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May 2012

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Evey issue of Art Jewelry gives you:
  • Step-by-step instructions to teach you how to make beautiful pieces of jewelry
  • Full color photos to get you inspired by others' work
  • Artist interviews where you'll learn about the artists' motivation and inspiration
  • Plus exclusive online access to download jewelry projects, post photos of your own work in the Subscriber Gallery, and read reviews of products tested by the editors
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Features
cuttlebone-casting
A Beginner's Guide to Cuttlebone Casting
By John A. Sartin
Get started with a centuries-old casting technique you can do at home!
Online Extra! Download a free PDF of John Sartin's "River Rock Pendant: Make the Most of Your Cast Texture." Subscriberslearn how to carve a two-sided cuttlebone mold.
pg. 36
Nail-Polish-Resist
Designer Etching with a Nail Polish Resist
By Dana Evans
Create crisp lines and predictable results in your etched pieces with a product originally designed for the salon. 
pg. 50
Polymer-Beads
A Fresh Take on Polymer Bead Construction
By Wendy Orlowski
Recessed grommets mimic the look of a metal core without the weight or cost.
Online Extras! Download free tutorials and learn how to make a striped cane and how to make your own texture sheets.
pg. 54
Bisque-Beads
Take a Crash Course in Metal Clay with this Appliqued Bisque-bead Pendant
By Rosa Martha Celorio
pg. 59
Copper-Cuff
Hardware Store Meets Jewelry Supplier in a Simple Hammered Cuff
By Amy Haftkowycz
Use four basic hammer exercises to combine sterling silver and brass wire with affordable copper tubing.

Online Extras!  Learn four different ways to cut metal tubing.
pg. 64
Departments
From the Editor
Jewelry from unexpected sources
by Hazel L. Wheaton
pg. 6
Up Front

• Book Reviews
• Call for entries
• Exhibit
Product Reviews
• Reader Forum
• Show

pg. 11
Metalsmithing 101
Handmade Clasps and Bails
by Michael David Sturlin
pg. 20
Stone Sense
Jade: Nephrite and Jadeite
by Richard M. Shull, G.G.
pg. 24
Flex Shaft Fundamentals
Flex Shaft Fundamentals: Abrasives and Grinders
by Andy Cooperman
pg. 28
Studio Savvy
The Hydraulic Press
by Christopher C. Darway
Online Extra! Check out the "Director's Cut" version of this story, and learn what other materials you'll need for press work and learn how to cut a blanking die.
pg. 32
A Conversation with Barbara Minor
A Conversation with Barbara Minor
Rule-breaking enamelist Barbara Minor talks about experimenting, observation, and her artistic collaboration.
by Hazel L. Wheaton
pg. 42
Gallery

A collection of jewelry to intrigue and inspire you.

pg. 45
Beyond Jewelry
Carol Mather's elusive creature portrayed in precious metals serves as a dinner companion.
by Theresa D. Abelew
pg. 82
Basics
See demonstrations and definitions of beginning jewelry-making techniques needed for projects in this issue.

Online Extras! Check out our jewelry-making tutorials and videos on basic techniques for metal, metal clay, wirework, polymer clay, enamel, and more! Also, find out what tools and supplies you should have in your jewelry-making toolbox.
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