Issues

September 2006

Evey issue of Art Jewelry gives you:
  • Step-by-step instructions to teach you how to make beautiful pieces of jewelry
  • Full color photos to get you inspired by others' work
  • Artist interviews where you'll learn about the artists' motivation and inspiration
  • Plus exclusive online access to download jewelry projects, post photos of your own work in the Subscriber Gallery, and read reviews of products tested by the editors
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Features
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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.
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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.
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Inner Space
Create a hollow-form ring that's big on volume but light on the hand.
Fire, Paste, Refire
By Gordon K. Uyehara
Repurpose fired metal clay pieces with the help of metal clay oil paste.
A Rarefied Medium
By Ronna Sarvas Weltman
Polymer clay is now on the A-list for wearable art.
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Turning a New Leaf
Use wire-wrapped leaf links to bring variety to your jewelry designs.
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Water Works
By Catherine Davies Paetz
Use wax resist and water to create a sharp metal clay etch.
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Cool Geometry, Hot Style
Learn basic skills while making this bold, fun bracelet.
Showcase a faceted gemstone by adding swirls of wirework to a quick and easy setting.
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
Gallery
A collection of pieces to intrigue and inspire you
Needle Case
Untitled brooch
3 Leaf Bracelet
Yarn Bracelet
Pearl Necklace IV
Enamel Fish Pendant
Fine Cross Chain Necklace
Bain-rah
The Goddess
Blue Jellyfish
Untitled Ring
Pearl with Bamboo
In Ballance
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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