Issues

May 2011

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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
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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.

pg. 30
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Make a Mixed-Metal Double-Barrel Bracelet
By John Fetvedt

Nest two simple chains to create the look of a complex weave.

pg. 36
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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.

pg. 40
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Ear Wire Makeover
Three top jewelry artists take ear wires beyond prefab.

pg. 52
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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.

pg. 56
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Handmade Metal Clay Pin Backs
By Noel Yovovich
You don’t need solder to attach these findings to your metal clay pieces.
pg. 64
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.
Contacts & Suppliers
Where to find the materials and tools used in this issue.
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