Description
The Summer 2021 issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist explores the tools of the trade. Learn the importance of professionally marking jewelry you sell in Net Profits. In Trends, Deborah Yonick takes a look at the resurgence of pins and brooches, and nephrite jade takes center stage in Smokin’ Stones.
Jim Perkins explains how to keep faceting equipment in precise working order. Sharon Elaine Thompson examines tumblers for finishing both metal and stone, and offers pro tips for getting the most out of these workhorses. John F. Heusler walks readers through the use of a pulse arc welder, including a jewelry project with all welded joins—no torch soldering!
Noël Yovovich takes on jewelry files, then offers a stunning project involving piercing metal and soldering curved surfaces, two techniques that require expert filing skills. Bill Fretz examines an easy and creative way to pair concave and convex shapes using a new tool to form flared spacers. Jeff Fulkerson sings the praises of the humble ring clamp as he demonstrates making a beautiful ring. Meanwhile, Roger Halas celebrates tools and movement in jewelry in his hinged bracelet project with a blacksmith motif.
In Cool Tools & Hip Tips, Helen Driggs focuses on the importance and great versatility of pliers, and in Eco Studio Christine Dhein reviews a variety of pickling solutions for their efficacy and safety that jewelers can use to clean pieces.
You’ll love this if:
- You want to explore new ways of using familiar tools.
- You’re interested adding movement to jewelry when worn.
- You’re a metalworker and need to improve your filing skills.
- You want to explore trends for the upcoming summer season.
Order your copy of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist to:
- Find the must-have tools for all your jewelry needs.
- Learn how durable and versatile nephrite jade is.
- Discover the importance of marking jewelry.
- Explore the best ways for tumble finishing.
- Engage with new and different projects.
- Discover so much more!
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