Current Issue

September 2008
Issue #24
Features
Learn a range of techniques you can use to personalize a Faux Bone bangle. Check out our video interview with Robert Dancik.
By Robert Dancik
Foldforming 101
The inventor of foldforming walks you through a simple Romero-leaf fold.
By Charles Lewton-Brain
A Conversation with Jaclyn Davidson
A well-known and well-established jewelry artist embraces the challenges and excitement that come with a complete change in artistic direction.
Make your own texture molds and use your own photo to build a memento pendant.
By Elaine D. Luther
Embellish and work-harden fine-silver bangles with each hammer blow.
By Kim Otterbein
Learn how to use a graver to add detail to a pierced pendant. To set the cabochon in this pendant, see our videos on making a bezel.
By Jessica Dow and Mark Anderson
Fabricate a bail that's also a two-prong tension setting for a gemstone.
By Jessica Dow and Mark Anderson
A guide to buying, sizing, and shaping your own customized tool.
By Addie Kidd
Learn how to connect components as you embellish them, then add a pearl.
By Cristina Amador P.
Make 76 jump rings flow like liquid.
By John Fetvedt
Departments
From the Editor: Hazel Wheaton
Changes afoot.
Contributors: About Our Artists & Writers
Our artists give advice on how to handle 'mistakes.'
Reader Forum
We share your thoughts and questions.
Book Reviews
Which to buy, which to read, and which to avoid
Product Reviews
Two great, inexpensive products you can use to clean up your jewelry. View product reviews.
Business Savvy
How to price your work.
Gallery
A collection of pieces to intrigue and inspire you.
Basics
A bevy of basic techniques
Contacts & Suppliers
Where to find the materials and tools used in this issue
Shows & Workshops
Shows near and far to entice your pocketbook
Beyond Jewelry
Jeffrey Lloyd Dever's Floating Bloom sculpture, built using jewelry-making techniques.

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