Magazine Issue

September 2006
Issue #13
Features
Road Testing Argentium Sterling
Working with the new Argentium Sterling Silver is similar to working with traditional sterling, but don't assume they're the same, or some key differences may trip you up.
By Cynthia Eid
White Wedding: The Marriage of Platinum and Sterling
Modern metallurgy brings together the two most beloved white jewelry metals in a new platinum-sterling alloy.
By Nanz Aalund
Inner Space
Create a hollow-form ring that's big on volume but light on the hand.
By Nanz Aalund
Fire, Paste, Refire
Repurpose fired metal clay pieces with the help of metal clay oil paste.
By Gordon Uyehara
A Rarefied Medium
Polymer clay is now on the A-list for wearable art.
By Ronna Weltman
Turning a New Leaf
Use wire-wrapped leaf links to bring variety to your jewelry designs.
By Karen Rakoski
Water Works
Use wax resist and water to create a sharp metal clay etch.
By Catherine Davies Paetz
Cool Geometry, Hot Style
Learn basic skills while making this bold, fun bracelet.
By Donna Blow
Snap-set Pendant
Showcase a faceted gemstone by adding swirls of wirework to a quick and easy setting.
By anna Lemons
Departments
From the Editor: Hazel Wheaton
Contributors: About Our Artists & Writers
Reader Forum
Your letters, your questions and our answers, and tips to take to the shop
Books on Review
Which to buy, which to read, and which to avoid
Products on Review
What's new on the market and what's worth adding to the workbench
Market Savvy: How to Sell Your Wares
Basics
A bevy of basic techniques
Resources
Where to find the materials and tools used in this issue
Show Schedule
Shows near and far to entice your pocketbook
Beyond Jewelry
Using jewelry techniques for non-jewelry objects
Corrections
September 2006 Corrections

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