Lapidary Journal: Gems, Beads, Jewelry Making and more

March 2004 Lapidary Journal

ABOUT OUR COVER...
Bracelets and ring by Shawn Bluejacket. Bracelets of sterling silver, 18K gold, pearl, tourmalines, yellow beryl, and Tahitian pearl. Photo: Todd Murray. Earrings of opal and 18K gold, © azadphoto.com.

 

Designer Gallery:
This month we feature modern chain designers and jewelry maker Shawn Bluejacket.

 

 

Step by Step Project:
River Rock PendantMichael Boyd's River Rock Pendant



Lapidary Journal - March 2004
Print Magazine Table of Contents

Features | Step-By-Step | Departments
P R I N T . F E A T U R E S

18

Mix Master - JEWELRY PROFILE
Shawn Bluejacket designs bold, unexpected jewelry that is as idiosyncratic as its creator.
By Sharon Elaine Thompson

24

In Chains - JEWELRY DESIGN
Chains have been around almost as long as jewelry itself has, but the ancient art is far from staid. Three modern designers show that chains are far from restrictive.
By Cathleen McCarthy
Also Jeanne Jerousek-McAninch shows readers how to make their own "Beaded Chain" in Step by Step, page 44.

31

Metal into Stone - WORKSHOP
Two LJ staffers learn ingenious ways to combine metal and stone in a class taught by metalsmith and lapidary Michael Boyd.
Boyd leads you through some of these techniques in "River Rock Pendant" in Step by Step, page 40.

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.

39

Finding Satisfaction
By Tamara Honaman, Step by Step Editor

40

River Rock Pendant
Drill through a rock, add tubing and set a stone.
By Michael Boyd

44

 

Beaded Chain
Create a sterling chain with a new edge.
By Jeanne Jerousek-McAninch

48

 

Antique Kite
A faceting design inspired by the past.
By Nancy Attaway

50

 

Rhodochrosite Medallion
Intarsia - Part I.
By Kay Benham, Contributing Editor


D E P A R T M E N T S

4

From the Editor

6

Your Comments

8

Jewelry Journal
Questions, Answers, & Tips

12

Gemstone Price Index

14

Facets, News & Notices:
Classes & workshops, shows, conferences, exhibition opportunities, and industry news.

56

Product News

56

Product Highlights - Faceting Accessories

57

Media Reviews

60

Rock Corner

61

Now Online @ LapidaryJournal.com

79

Show Calendar

C O N T E S T S

87

Jewelry Arts Awards

 

The Gemmys

 

Bead Arts Awards

A D V E R T I S I N G . S E C T I O N S

35

Catalog Collection

58

Website Directory

62

Rock Shop Directory

67

Tool & Supply Shop

74

Bead Board

89

Marketplace

92

Classified Advertising

97

Advertisers' Index