2021 Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist Collection Download

In this issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, you can explore several ways to set stones in your jewelry designs. You’ll also learn about three artists you use light as a medium in their work and discover lepidolite, one of the hottest stones on the market. There are also several projects which will allow you to expand your repertoire of jewelry-making techniques. You’ll also find the Annual Buyers’ Directory, an invaluable resource for all of your tool and supply needs.

In this issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, you’ll explore how to successfully etch photo images to your metalwork. You’ll also find out what makes black onyx a jewelry standard, how artisan jewelers are embracing online learning in the age of Covid, and how to better display your skills as a jeweler to customers. There are also several projects, including a bubble wand and stunning barrette, which will help you explore jewelry-making techniques.

Take a tour of the tools of the trade in this special issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist. Explore the workings of such hand tools as pliers and ring clamps, and equipment from tumblers to welders. Discover the versatility of nephrite jade, practice stone setting, and focus on keeping faceting equipment in shape. Learn the ins and outs of pierced and flared designs, building hinges, forming spacers, and crafting rings and bracelets in jewelry making projects.

Give one last hurrah for the final issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist. Learn all about the versatility of colorless quartz. Read about six lapidaries whose work blurs the line between gem art and jewelry, and remember why simple, clean settings are an important and fundamental skill. Plus, five new jewelry projects ranging from a shawl pin to a stunning belt buckle.