Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist January/February 2021 Digital Edition

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The January/February 2021 issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist takes a look at various methods of stone setting. You’ll find a pendant by Debra Hoffmaster which uses a movable bail to allow the bezeled labradorite to flash and shine. Jeff Fulkerson shows you how to use a castellated bezel to set your stone in a ring. And if you want to try your hand at leather, see how Sarah Cathcart sets malachite in an amazing leather cuff.

The Smokin’ Stone for this issue is lovely lepidolite. Lexi Erickson presents a pendant project using lepidolite. The design for this lovely piece is based on ancient petroglyphs.

Do you love turquoise? This issue includes two fabulous step-by-step projects using this popular stone. Francesca Watson’s “Boho Bolo” presents a modern twist on traditional silver and turquoise, while Roger Halas’s “Always In” bracelet uses turquoise in a scalloped bezel with wire links.

Jim Perkins presents a stunning facet design, cutting deep purple amethyst in an oval. In addition, he gives you tips for dopping.

If you want to try your hand at using a slab saw, check out Michael Michelson’s article of slab saw basics and tips.

For something different and unusual, Terri Haag interviews three top artists you use light as a medium in their designs.

Deborah Yonick’s Trends column brings you Pantone’s top colors for Spring 2021, while Helen Driggs’s Cool Tools & Hip Tips takes a look at travel-friendly jewelry-making tools. And in Net Profits, Cathleen McCarthy tells you how to use e-newsletters to expand your jewelry business.

And in this issue, you’ll also find the popular Annual Buyers’ Directory, an invaluable resource which will help you find all the jewelry-making tools and supplies you’ll need – all year round!

You’ll love this if:

• You want to explore different techniques for stone setting.
• You’re a fan of lepidolite or turquoise and you want to try your hand at using them in your jewelry designs.
• You want to know what the top colors will be for 2021.
• You’re a stone cutter – or you want to be – and you want to try an oval design for amethyst.
• You want to find all your jewelry-making must-have tools and supplies using the Annual Buyers’ Directory.

Order your copy of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, January/February 2021 today.

• Find all your must-have tools and supplies with the Annual Buyers’ Directory.
• Learn about lepidolite and how to set it.
• Discover top artists who use light as a medium.
• Explore several techniques for setting stones in metal and leather.
• Take a look at Pantone’s top colors for Spring 2021.
• Discover so much more!