Issues

July 2008

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
Now Entering the Bronze Age
By Hazel L. Wheaton
Introducing the next big innovation in metal clay -- Bronze Clay!
pg. 30
Don't Fret -- This Bezel is Easy
By John Wik
Weave a chain mail bezel with a built-in bail for a rockin' guitar-pick pendant.
pg. 36
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.
pg. 40
Expert Strategies for a Reversible Bracelet
By Noël Yovovich
Successfully building a two-sided piece is all in the planning.
pg. 48
Tube-setting a Stone, Super-Quick!
By Noël Yovovich
If your stones can take the heat, set them before soldering.
pg. 56
Anodizing Explained: Precision-Color Titanium
By Noël Yovovich
We'll walk you through this landscape -- it's easier than you think.
pg. 57
Pearls and Wire On Any Budget
By Cynthia B. Wuller
Make a Grade A necklace no matter the grade of your pearls.
pg. 61
Make Waves with Cane Slices
Shape polymer clay in a fresh way to form a dimensional brooch.
pg. 66
Dèjá Fusion
By Stephanie Riger
Fuse and solder a removable medallion that fits on a fused, free-form chain.
pg. 71
By Hattie Sanderson
Bezel-set a kiln-safe stone, fire metal clay with sterling silver, and showcase a freshwater pearl -- all in one pendant.
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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