2020 Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist Collection Download

In this special gemstone issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, learn about some of today’s most popular stones, including Mexican fire opal, amethyst from Hallelujah Junction, a recently unearthed vein of chalcedony, and meteorite. You’ll learn how to do an emerald cut for an emerald and how to set your stones using a variety of techniques. This issue also features the Annual Buyers’ Directory, an invaluable resource for jewelry making supplies and tools.

In this issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, celebrate Earth Day by learning about earth-friendly studio practices and responsible field collecting and explore a working historic onyx quarry in Arizona. The issue also features stones and jewelry projects in Classic Blue, Pantone's top color for Spring 2020. In the special education section, find out how top jewelry teachers learned the art for themselves. You'll also find several great jewelry projects like Jeff Fulkerson's peekaboo ring and Lexi Erickson's blue drusy and textured silver pendant.

Discover trendy jewelry projects in this digital issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist . From learning traditional Japanese metal working to incorporating the latest hot trends into your jewelry, you’ll have plenty of projects to keep you creating throughout the summer. Plus, learn how artists recreate royal jewelry for Netflix’s popular show The Crown. Then, put your best jewels forward to enter Interweave’s Jewelry, Bead and Gem Arts Awards!

In this special issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist we dive into the essential tools and supplies every jewelry artist needs. From bench tools to big equipment, you’ll learn the ins and outs of all the best tools for different types of projects and how to set up a functionable space. Plus, discover fun and new jewelry designs to try!

In this issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, you will enter the strange and wonderful world of jewelry artist Roger Halas. You can also learn about two unusual stones for jewelry making — parrot wing and yooperlite — and see how to set them. You’ll discover a new technique for combining gold and silver as well as how gold plating is done. If you’re trying to maintain a jewelry business during a time of pandemic, you’ll find out how to do socially distance marketing and how the Craft Emergency Relief Fund can help.

In this issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, you’ll explore wire working with the latest tools for wire jewelry making as well as wire wrap and chain maille projects. You’ll learn how jewelry artists are giving back to their communities and advocating for change. You’ll also discover Picasso stone and learn to set it. And you’ll find all the winners from Interweave’s Jewelry, Bead and Gem Arts Awards competition.