Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist: Gems, Beads, Jewelry Making and more

August 2003 Lapidary Journal

ABOUT OUR COVER...
Pearls are enjoying a resurgence of popularity among contemporary designers. Earrings by Eve Afillé of 18K gold, cultured Australian mabé pearls and diamonds. Necklaces by profiled artist Barbara Heinrich: a strand of Japanese grey pearls with gold spacers and clasp, and an open frame necklace with 8mm Tahitian grey pearls. For tips on pearl stringing, see pages 26 and 45, or our special web-only content: Stringing with the Tri-Cord Knotter.

Stringing with the Tri-Cord Knotter
WEB BONUS - Step by Step: Stringing Pearls with the Tri-Cord Knotter

 

Hot Enough for you? Choosing the right torch...
FEATURE: Classical Proportions, a profile on jewelry designer Barbara Heinrich.

 


Our Designer Gallery features the work of metalsmith Barbara Heinrich this month!

 

COMING UP IN SEPTEMBER:
The spotlight will illuminate the winners of our second annual Jewelry Arts Awards, and you can get a jump start on your gift-making with some holiday-themed projects.





Lapidary Journal - August 2003
Print Magazine Table of Contents

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

18

Classical Proportions - JEWELRY PROFILE
Jewelry maker and studio boss Barbara Heinrich keeps her business strategies and artistic expression in harmony while creating jewelry designs that strike a chord.

See more of Heinrich's jewelry in our Designer Gallery.

26

Super Strings - TECHNIQUE
How to string pearls and other beads expertly without getting tied up into knots!

For a hands-on guide to stringing, see "Pearl Necklace" in Step by Step, page 45; an alternate take on this project is online - Stringing with the Tri-Cord Knotter.

30

An Introduction to Concave Faceting - IN THE WORKSHOP
Want to achieve the brilliance of concave facets in your own stones? There's no need to be intimidated by the process.

Chris Algar gives the home faceter Step by Step guidance in "Merle's Surprise" on page 42.

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.

41

A Wonderful Week

42

Merle's Surprise
Concave facet design.

45

Pearl Necklace
Stringing with silk.

For an alternate take on this project, see our special web-only content: Stringing with the Tri-Cord Knotter.

50

Keum-boo for PMC
Adding gold foil to your silver clay.

57

 

Hide-Away Jeweler’s Workbench, Part II



D E P A R T M E N T S

4

From the Editor

10

Jewelry Journal
Questions, Answers, & Tips

10

Now Online @ LapidaryJournal.com

14

Facets

64

Product News

65

Product Highlights - Clasps

66

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

82

Show Calendar

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

35

Catalog Collection

67

Bead Board

72

Tool & Supply Shop

80

Website Directory

88

Marketplace

91

Classified Advertising

97

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