Metal into stone
Article Abstract:
The Mobile Metals Program of Michael Boyd, a jeweler, teaches metalsmithing, jewelry making and also the traditional approach of setting stones in metal to children in his workshop in Colorado. This traditional method of combining metal and stone is described using studio techniques and silver core.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2004
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Owen's heart
Article Abstract:
The technique of Scott Owen's silver smithing is creating a template for each segment of the piece on ten-box-per-inch graph paper with the help of transfer-and -transfer method developed over a period of ten-year period. The techniques of creating the templates are presented.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2004
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Beaded brooch: a cabochon framed with a border of beads
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The steps to in making Athabascan bead work in the two-needle-and-thread method is presented. The material preferred for such bead work is generally starched felt, Vellum, Stiff Stuff or even heavy card.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2004
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