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Feature Story:
Selling Silver

Step by Step: Plique-à-jour Pendant

Lapidary Journal - December 2002
Print Magazine Table of Contents

Features | Step-By-Step | Departments

F E A T U R E S
22	Cathedral Colors - COVER STORY Plique-à-jour artist Diane Almeyda brings the beauty of stained glass to personal adornment. By Sharon Elaine Thompson Almeyda shows you how to make a "Plique-à-jour Pierced Heart Pendant" in Step by Step, page 52.
28	Selling Silver - BUSINESS Hampered by public misconception that silver's only advantage is its price, artists who love the metal think strategically when it comes to selling their work. By Suzanne Wade Two silver artists lead you through silverworking step-by-step: Lee Epperson in "Turning Wax," page 59, and Diane Contine, in "Textured Silver Pendant," page 55.
34	Who's Up for Tucson? - SHOW PREVIEW Each winter, the chaotic convergence of the gem, mineral, jewlery, fossil, and bead worlds transform Tucson, Arizona, into an exhausting, but exhilarating, extravaganza. By Hazel L. Wheaton
41	Smart Investing - METALS WORKSHOP In Part IV of our ongoing series about wax casting, we cover measuring and mixing the investment, and debubblizing and investing the wax model. By Sara M. Sanford The author continues "Casting a Gold Pendant" in Step by Step, page 64.

S T E P . B Y . S T E P
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.
51	Nose Oil Revisited By Tamara L. Honaman, Step by Step Editor
52	Plique-à-jour Pierced Heart Pendant Metalsmithing and enameling. By Diane Echnoz Almeyda
55	Textured Silver Pendant Precious Metal Clay® pendant and handmade silver clasp. By Diana Contine
59	Turning Wax Carving jewelry waxes for hollowware without using a lathe. Part I. By Lee Epperson with Suzanne Wade
62	Christmas Tree Bead Lampwork bead. By Donna Johnson Purchase an instant article! Click here for details on ordering instant articles.
64	Casting a Gold Pendant Part II: Finishing the wax model and spruing it. By Sara M. Sanford
66	Plain & Fancy Dutch Star Star pattern in a round gem designed for quartz. By Jim Perkins

D E P A R T M E N T S
4	From the Editor
6	Warm Holiday Wishes from the Staff of Lapidary Journal & Colored Stone
12	Your Comments
14	Facets
20	Jewelry Journal Questions, Answers, & Tips
49	Mineral Notes Willenite, by Frederick H. Pough, Ph.D.
70	Product News
71	Product Highlights - Cabbing Machines
72	Media Reviews
73	News & Notices: Classes & workshops, shows, conferences, exhibition opportunities, and industry news.
92	Show Calendar
A D V E R T I S I N G . S E C T I O N S
75	Bead Board
81	Website Directory
82	Tool & Supply Shop
96	Marketplace
99	Classified Advertising
105	Advertisers' Index