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The Right Tool: Toolboxes by Medium (downloadable PDF) Published 11/20/2009 View Article

Tutorial: How to Use Press-n-Peel Paper As an Etching Resist Press-n-Peel Blue (PnP) paper was originally invented for etching circuit boards. The paper has become popular with jewelers because you can use it without any special tools to quickly and easily produce photo-realistic etching results. Learn how to use it as an etching resist on metal in this all-levels tutorial. By Addie Kidd Published 11/20/2009 View Article

Stone Sense: Tourmaline -- the extended version Tourmaline is a gemstone of many colors. In this extended version of the Stone Sense column from Art Jewelry magazine's January 2010 issue, learn even more about common species of tourmaline, bicolor and parti-color stones, treated stones, traditional terms used to describe tourmaline, and more. By Richard M. Shull, G.G. Published 11/20/2009 View Article

Mohs Scale of Hardness To find the relative hardness of gemstones, jewelers reference this scale. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find a FREE downloadable PDF of the Mohs Scale of Hardness. Published 9/25/2009 View Article

Reference: How to work with BRONZclay metal clay In this 20-page tutorial, learn how to work with BRONZclay, including studio setup; storing and working with bronze metal clay; embedding gemstones, glass, and metals; drying and firing; refining; repair; finishing; and more! By Mardel Rein Published 9/25/2009 View Article

Bronze Clay/Copper Clay Project: Wet Overlay Technique Learn a freestyle approach to combining bronze and copper metal clay in this all-levels tutorial on a wet overlay technique. You won't have quite the control that you do with the five inlay techniques I show in "Bronze and Copper Clay: Five Ways to Inlay" in the November 2009 issue of Art Jewelry, but unexpected results can be serendipitous! Scroll down to find a FREE downloadable PDF of this tutorial. By Catherine Davies Paetz Published 9/25/2009 View Article

Practice Sawing Patterns: Template of Sawing Exercises for Beginner Jewelry makers Art Jewelry magazine's Metalsmithing 101 columnist Michael David Sturlin shares his sawing exercises for beginners who are just learning how to use a jeweler's saw, or for more advanced jewelry makers who want to hone their skills. For an in-depth tutorial on how to use a jeweler's saw, check out the November 2009 issue of Art Jewelry magazine. By Michael David Sturlin Published 9/25/2009 View Article

Diagram: Anatomy of a Ceramic-Fiber Kiln Learn the parts of a typical ceramic-fiber kiln and common kiln terminology with this basic diagram. This article is an excerpt from "The Care and Feeding of Your Kiln," by Pam East from the March 2009 issue of Art Jewelry magazine. Published 9/25/2009 View Article

How-to: Drill a Hole Through a Piece of Glass By Addie Kidd Published 8/5/2009 View Article

Checklist: Packing list for jewelry art fair or craft show By Marlene Richey Published 7/24/2009 View Article

Template: Metal Clay Dome Published 7/24/2009 View Article

Chart: Convert drill bit sizes to inches or millimeters Drill bit sizes are based on a gauge system that's different from the standard wire-gauge system. Use this chart to convert between drill bit number, inches, and millimeters. Click below to download the FREE PDF. Published 5/22/2009 View Article

Introduction to Enamels: A glossary of terms plus safety basics By Jill L. Erickson Published 5/22/2009 View Article

Ring size chart Find standard U.S. and U.K. ring sizes plus inside diameter measurements and inside circumference measurements in this quick-reference chart. Also, learn how to calculate the length of metal sheet you'll need to make ring bands. Click below to download the FREE PDF. Published 5/22/2009 View Article

Template: Sgraffito Bracelet Panels No need to cut up your magazine! Print this template to use with the project "Scribble into Enamels -- Sgraffito Revealed!" page 32 of the July 2009 issue of Art Jewelry magazine. Click below to download the FREE PDF. Published 5/22/2009 View Article

Metal Piercing Chart Use this handy chart to determine which drill bit and saw blade to use for piercing your metal sheet. Click below to download the FREE PDF. Published 5/22/2009 View Article

How To: Make a Bracelet Blank By Jill L. Erickson Published 3/20/2009 View Article

Chart: 12 Greener Chemicals for Your Studio By Addie Kidd Published 3/20/2009 View Article

Template: From Flat to Flower Published 10/1/2008 View Article

Template: Construct an Arts & Crafts Necklace Published 10/1/2008 View Article

Chart: Abrasives--Micron vs. Sandpaper grits By Addie Kidd Published 9/25/2008 View Article

How To: Polish Dings Out of a Hammer Face or Bench Block By Addie Kidd Published 9/25/2008 View Article

Chart: How to Care for Your Gemstones Published 8/18/2008 View Article

How To: Make Your Own Oil Paste for Metal Clay By Jill L. Erickson Published 8/18/2008 View Article

Reference: Opal Glossary Published 8/18/2008 View Article

Chart: Metal Clay Firing Schedules Published 8/18/2008 View Article