Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist

In every issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist you’ll get hands-on expertise, illustrated demos, and projects loaded with valuable tips and design ideas to inspire your own metal jewelry designs. Plus our experts answer all your technical questions, and you’ll learn the pros’ favorite tools and how to use them.

We, the Imperfect People

Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist

Design Challenges • Your Design Riffs Designs based on projects and jewelry shown in previous issues of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist.

Letters

Next Time

Their Turn • a gallery of this issue’s contributors

Educating to Sell • Display your skills as well as your jewelry

The Ring’s My Thing! • Studio aids that just might bring your next project “around”

SETTING THE TONE • Showcasing gems establishes a mood of light and collaboration

Basic Black • The onyx for all occasions

Black Moon • A metal-cutting error turns silver and onyx into a night sky

Bubbling with Joy • Wave a silver wand and fill the air with magic

Malachite with a Twist • You couldn’t have malachite without copper, but you seldom see it in a cabochon

Hair’s to Quick & Easy! • Make a barrette and make good use of odd parts while you’re at it

Before You Etch • The key to success in etching photos into metal starts with getting the photo right

Keepsake Box • Create a metal box for favorite mementos — topped with a keepsake lid!

Taking It to the Net • Despite the challenges of virtual classes, students and instructors alike embrace online learning

Some Electronics Required • — and the smarts to use them wisely when you teach online

Remote Teach & Reach • Effective ways to teach jewelry making online

Their Student Days • How instructors learned their art and pass it on today

LET IT FLOW • Flux safety

Facets • news & product innovations

Christine Dhein • LAPIDARY JOURNAL JEWELRY ARTIST