Issues

November 2010

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Every 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
metal-clay-hollow-bead
Make Your First Hollow Metal Clay Bead
By Cindy Miller

Learn beginner construction techniques to embellish a standard lentil shape.

pg. 32
chain-mail-ring
Solder a Chain Mail Ring
By Jamie Santellano

Use precision soldering and simple shaping techniques to turn flat chain mail into a rigid band ring.

pg. 36
silver-overlay-cuff
Uncover the Secrets of a Layered Cuff
By Hiromi Suter

Elegantly simple fabrication tricks are the key to making this intricate bracelet.

pg. 50
coil-winder
Make Your Own Jump Rings? Make Your Own Coiling Tool.
By Howard Siegel

Raid your scrap pile to assemble a basic coil winder.

pg. 56
carved-opal-spider
Use Your Flex Shaft to Carve a Custom Stone
By Martha Borzoni, Jessica Dow
Get some diamond bits, get a plan, and get started.
pg. 60
polymer-stretch-bracelet
Jointed Stretch Bracelet
By Patricia Kimle
Assemble polymer clay and metal clay components into a stretch bracelet.
pg. 67
Departments
From the Editor: Hazel Wheaton
A family of magazines.
Contributors: About Our Artists
Our artists reveal their most valued beginner techniques.
Reader Forum
We answer your questions.
Reviews
  • Brass and steel finishing brushes from Allcraft that will be studio staples.
  • The BRONZclay Carver Set -- mini carving tools that work for metal clay and more.
  • The Ultimate Jeweler's Guide: The Illustrated Reference of Techniques, Tools & Materials by Joanna Gollberg is a go-to guidebook.
  • Flatten the bronze clay learning curve with Yvonne M. Padilla's Bronze Metal Clay: Explore a New Material with 35 Projects.
Metalsmithing 101 by Michael David Sturlin
Dapping
Stone Sense by Richard M. Shull G.G.
Lapis Lazuli
Studio Savvy by Christopher C. Darway
Clean Up Your Act
Business Savvy by Marlene Richey
Is it Time to Hire Help?
Creative Clasps by Marthe Roberts/Shea
Fancy Hook-and-Loop Clasp
  • Online Extra! See Marthe Roberts/Shea's finished jewelry and other interesting clasps in our bonus gallery.
Gallery
A collection of jewelry to intrigue and inspire you.
A Conversation with Julie Jerman-Melka
Striking a balance between water and land, Julie Jerman-Melka makes jewelry using precious materials and common stones.
Beyond Jewelry
Sonia Imbeault’s science-themed tea infusers comment on human curiosity.
Basics
See demonstrations and definitions of beginning jewelry-making techniques needed for projects in this issue.
Contacts & Suppliers
Where to find the materials and tools used in this issue.
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