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ABOUT OUR COVER...
Two pieces by Scott Owen, a sterling pendant with amethyst and citrine (Photo © Lee-Carraher) and brooch of sterling silver, garnet and opal (Photo: azadphoto.com)
 Designer Gallery:
This month we feature silversmith Scott Owen.
Step by Step Project:
Owen's Heart
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Lapidary Journal - April 2004
Print Magazine Table of Contents
Features | Step-By-Step
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Hot Rocks in Paradox - JEWELRY PROFILE
Jewelry artist Scott Owen creates intricate designs using dinosaur bone and layers of precisely cut silver.
By Alan Korwin
The artist shows you how to make "Owen's Heart" in Step by Step, page 50.
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Decorative Chasing and Repoussé - WORKSHOP
Chasing and repoussé
may seem to be among the most straightforward ways of working metal, but there's much more to it than simply hammering away. One of the world's leading names in relief-work shares his insights.
By Valentin Yotkov
The author also leads you through the process in "Repoussé Pin" in Step by Step, page 46.
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Hidden Value - BUSINESS
When it comes to jewelry repair, the mistake most jewelers make isn't overcharging, but undercharging. Some experts in the field give advice on the best way to calculate your fees.
By Mark Lurie
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Levels:
 Beginner:
Someone just starting out can complete this project and be happy with the results.
 Beginner/Intermediate: Someone who has had experience with the material can happily complete this project, but will also learn something new by doing it.
 Intermediate:
A comfortable project for someone who has a good working knowledge of the material.
 Intermediate/ Advanced:
A project for someone who is ready for a more challenging approach to a material they have worked with repeatedly.
 Advanced:
A good project for someone who is confident with the material and has had a lot of experience with the techniques.
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If At First You Don't Succeed...
By Tamara Honaman, Step by Step Editor
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46
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Repoussé Pin
Experience relief - sculpting metal from the back.
By Valentin Yotkov
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50
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Owen's Heart
Trace and transfer silversmithing.
By Alan Korwin with Scott Owen
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53
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Beaded Brooch
A cabochon framed with a border of beads.
By Nicole Campanella
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Rhodochrosite Medallion
Intarsia - Part II.
By Kay Benham, Contributing Editor
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