You want to advance your enameling and soldering techniques with colorful projects
You want to dive into the world of Pearls and learn the differences in pearls, trending styles, and how you can safely carve your own
You enjoy expert advice and are eager to learn about new tools on the market from senior editor Helen Driggs
Jump into springtime and new jewelry making ideas. With this colorful issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, heat up your soldered jewelry designs with innovative projects using enamels, organically shaped drops, and splats of silver. You’ll fall in love with Kirsten Denbow’s “Torch Fired Enamel Floral Necklace” Jeff Fulkerson’s “Wrap-Around Raindrop Ring,” and the playful “Splats Bracelet.” Discover the latest runway fashion trends – flowers in bold intensity, vibrant hues, and oversized proportions – and start incorporating floral designs into your own original work. Plus, receive an insider look at the metal jewelry classes in the upcoming spring Bead Fest!
It’s the May issue and we can finally believe that summer is on its way! This month there’s a garden party theme so flowers are essential and we’ve got lots of irresistible flower-based projects. Discover a lampwork flower-bead garland and a sparkly floral necklace with beaded cabochons; a polymer clay bud necklace and a daisy one too; and a butterfly necklace, because where there are flowers you must have butterflies! There are plenty of other non-floral options to choose from as well. How about cute folk art birds or a delicate beaded lace collar? With the latest trends on show, reviews and step by step techniques, you’re sure to find plenty to keep you busy in the May issue, out now.