Magazine Issue

July 2008
Issue #23
Features
Now Entering the Bronze Age
Introducing the next big innovation in metal clay -- Bronze Clay!
By Hazel Wheaton
Weave a chain mail bezel with a built-in bail for a rockin' guitar-pick pendant.
By John Wik
A Conversation with Linda Darty
One of the foremost proponents of contemporary enameling talks about the widespread appeal of the medium and the resurgence of the art form.
Successfully building a two-sided piece is all in the planning.
By Noël Yovovich
If your stones can take the heat, set them before soldering.
By Noël Yovovich
We'll walk you through this landscape -- it's easier than you think.
By Noël Yovovich
Make a Grade A necklace no matter the grade of your pearls.
By Cynthia B. Wuller
Shape polymer clay in a fresh way to form a dimensional brooch.
By Jana Roberts Benzon
Fuse and solder a removable medallion that fits on a fused, free-form chain.
By Stephanie Riger
Bezel-set a kiln-safe stone, fire metal clay with sterling silver, and showcase a freshwater pearl -- all in one pendant.
By Hattie Sanderson
Departments
From the Editor: Hazel Wheaton
Innovative approaches.
Contributors: About Our Artists & Writers
The books our artists find helpful for jewelry making.
Reader Forum
We share your thoughts.
News & Announcements
An exhibit of gold South Indian jewelry, conferences from antique to cutting edge, a wire-art workshop, and Art Jewelry's how-to videos.
Business Savvy
Thinking About Launching Your Own Jewelry Business?
Book & Media Reviews
The expert book on foldforming that we've all been waiting for, a review of Marjorie Schick's jewelry collection in print, and a first-rate DVD on wireworking.
Product Reviews
How you can use new fine-silver flakes with metal clay, and the pros and cons of Magic-Glos.
Gallery
A collection of pieces to intrigue and inspire you.
Basics
Demonstrations and definitions of beginning jewelry-making techniques needed for projects in this issue.
Contacts & Suppliers
Where to find the materials and tools used in this issue.
Shows & Workshops
A listing of events throughout the U.S.
Beyond Jewelry
Inspired salt & pepper shakers made by David Bausman using jewelry-making techniques.

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