Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist May/June 2012

Learn new tips and fascinating facts about the stone, Sonoran Dendritic Rhyolite, plus create a gorgeous pendant that will grab everyone’s attention.

Move into the digital age with a little help from Cathleen McCarthy. Learn how technology has impacted gem and jewelry information and creation, plus take a trip back in time and discover interesting facts about Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist!

Get the 101 on pliers! Discover new and noteworthy pliers with shapes and styles that will have you ready to create remarkable jewelry in no time. Helen Driggs has got the inside scoop, and she’s more than willing to share. Go ahead; go beyond the basics on an essential tool!

Join the millions of Pinterest users and make sure your work is seen while you share your special jewelry-making talent with the world! This new website is a growing phenomenon that grabs everyone’s attention with captivating images and ideas.

In every issue, you will be amazed at the amount of information packed into these pages:  

• Get ready to rock—Smokin’ Stones will introduce you to a vast and varied world of stones, and you’ll learn all you need to know about buying, setting, or cutting a gem.
• Discover jaw-dropping projects and demos from industry leaders that incorporate all the tips and techniques within the issue.
• Gain expert insight on how to make the Internet profitable for you in the newest column, Net Profits.
• Be in the know with answers to the most-popular jewelry-making questions in Ask the Experts with Tom and Kay Benham.
• Plus, in Trends, you’ll discover the latest in jewelry and how to incorporate it into your own designs.
• Fall in love with Cool Tools & Hip Tips by Helen Driggs, where you will gain insight on the hottest tools and expert information on using them to improve your jewelry designs.
• And so much more!