Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, December 2011 Digital Edition

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Learn how to set gems in new fascinating ways and practice your skills by creating stunning designs with the December issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist.

Prepare for the holidays with 5 projects that are perfect for gift giving! Learn how to make easy yet sophisticated holiday-tree earrings, create a sparkling crystal cross pendant using a pastel quartz gemstone, use a classic spring mechanism to create pretty pins, and more!

There are some new twists on Twitter! Learn how to promote your jewelry more effectively on Twitter using all of the new functions it has to offer.

Find out which tumbler is your perfect match! Helen Driggs gives you tumbling 101 with great tips and tricks on finding the tumbler that is right for you.

In the final installment of How to Solder Jewelry, make a magnificent pendant while learning how to bezel and prong set one gemstone!

Take a sneak peek at some of Elizabeth Taylor’s sparkling jewelry collection! Draw inspiration for your upcoming designs from this beautiful Hollywood icon.

Dive into the world of industrial materials for alternative design ideas, plus learn how to find these materials and work with the shops that provide them!

In every issue, you will be amazed at the amount of information packed into these pages:  

• Fall in love with Cool Tools & Hip Tips by Helen Driggs, where you will gain insight on the hottest tools and expert information on using them to improve your jewelry designs.
  
• Get ready to rock–Smokin’ Stones will introduce you to a vast and varied world of stones, and you’ll learn all you need to know about buying, setting, or cutting a gem.
  
• Discover jaw-dropping projects and demos from industry leaders that incorporate all the tips and techniques within the issue.
  
• Gain expert insight on how to make the Internet profitable for you in the newest column, Net Profits.
  
• Be in the know with answers to the most-popular jewelry-making questions in Ask the Experts with Tom and Kay Benham.
  
• Plus, in Trends, you’ll discover the latest in jewelry and how to incorporate it into your own designs.
  
• And so much more!