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May 2011 | 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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Looking for Downloadable Projects? Click here to view and purchase projects found in the
May 2011 issue.
Features  | Bring a Dragonfly to Life with Metal Clay and Glass By
Michela Verani
Delicate syringe work and iridescent dichroic glass are the perfect pairing for a lifelike jewel.
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pg. 30 |
 | Make a Mixed-Metal Double-Barrel Bracelet By
John Fetvedt
Nest two simple chains to create the look of a complex weave.
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pg. 36 |
 | Control the Fit of Your Chain Mail Weave By
Anne E. Mitchell
Use the Aspect Ratio equation to choose the right jump rings for your project.
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pg. 40 |
 | Ear Wire Makeover Three top jewelry artists take ear wires beyond prefab. |
pg. 52 |
 | Adapt a Box Clasp to Make a Changeable Pendant By
Jeremy Dunn
Hidden away inside the body of a hollow pendant, a modified box clasp allows the wearer to swap out focal panels.
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pg. 56 |
 | Handmade Metal Clay Pin Backs By
Noel Yovovich You don’t need solder to attach these findings to your metal clay pieces. |
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Departments From the Editor: Hazel Wheaton Managing Change
Contributors: About Our Artists Our artists tell us about their best a-ha moment Reader Forum Our readers share their thoughts and questions News and Announcements Exhibits on Hudson Valley jewelers and four jewelers who use found objects and antiques; the 2011 Bead&Button Show; metal clay and polymer clay conferences; and GIA’s 2011 symposium Reviews - Create Colorful Aluminum Jewelry: Upcycle Cans into Vibrant Necklaces, Rings, Earrings, Pins, and Bracelets proves that author Helen Harle's matchmaking skills make her one clever upcycler.
- Anodized! Brilliant Colors & Bold Designs for Aluminum Jewelry by Clare Stiles demystifies the process of "painting" with electric current.
Stone Sense by Richard M. Shull G.G. Chrysoprase Studio Savvy by Christopher C. Darway Better Safe than Sorry! Business Savvy by Marlene Richey Competitions & Art Shows: Why and How to Apply Metalsmithing 101 by Michael David Sturlin Hand Finishing 101 Creative Clasps by Marthe Roberts Shea Box 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 Christy Klug A strong sense of line and the intimacy of the art form drive Christy Klug’s bold jewelry Beyond Jewelry Jeanie Pratt’s insect-inspired teapot Basics See demonstrations and definitions of beginning jewelry-making techniques needed for projects in this issue.
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