Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist 2018 Collection Download

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You’ll love this if:

• You want to advance your jewelry-making skills including metalsmithing, stone-setting, wirework and more.
• You enjoy reading Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist for the latest jewelry trends, advice on selling your work, how to use materials and tools, and inspiration.
• You want to try your hand at new jewelry projects and techniques–all with the convenience of a digital compilation.

Get inspired by beautiful jewelry designs and inspiration from your favorite artists! The 2018 collection of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, is filled with all kinds of jewelry resources–from trends and designs, to types of materials and techniques that will take your jewelry designs to the next level. Download the 2018 collection today!

Download your copy today to:

• Learning how to work with enamel, how to set stones, how to use chain , create chain maille and more.
• Learn how to successfully market your jewelry business and increase sales.
• Try your hand at jewelry projects from top artists including Bill Fretz, Kieu Pham Gray, Jeff Fulkerson, and many others.

Here’s what you’ll get in each issue:

January/February – In this issue you’ll find several techniques for setting stones in your jewelry designs. Learn about Mexican fire opal, drusy uvarovite and many other gemstones. Additionally, you’ll get to discover the latest forming tools.

March/April – Discover how to use a variety of metalsmithing equipment including the hydraulic press or rolling mill. Learn how to create a metal clay bracelet from expert Janet Alexander or reproduce a chain maille earring design by Kylie Jones.

May/June – If you’re a fan of unique cuffs and bangles, then you’ll love this issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist. Check out Roger Halas’s “Prehistoric Winner” bracelet project — a project in brass and bronze with a dinosaur theme. And if you want to learn to modify a bangle that no longer fits over your hand, see how Grant Robinson’s solution to that problem with his “It’s All on the Wrist” lapis bangle. Another fabulous bracelet project in this issue is Noël Yovovich’s “Hidden Catch.” created with sterling metal clay.

July/August – In this issue you’ll explore the latest jewelry-making tools for cold connections, learn to make your own soft mandrel for sizing non-round rings, and discover a brand new tool for making spinner bangles. And if you don’t have a tool at hand, you’ll find out about great studio hacks for jewelry making.

September/October – In this issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, see how top jewelry artists use geometric shapes in their designs and then use similar shapes to make your own pieces. Explore dazzling Indonesian opalized wood and set it in a pendant, plus so much more!

November/December – Discover amazing gems and their characteristics, in this issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist! You’ll get to learn about gems such as variscite and Botswana agate, how to set gemstones in your jewelry designs, and how to expand your jewelry business. Additionally, you’ll get to try your hand at a variety of jewelry projects and explore the latest tools for beaded and wire jewelry.