Art Jewelry September 2008

Chart Your Own Mixed-Media Odyssey
Learn a range of techniques you can use to personalize a Faux Bone bangle. Check out our video interview with Robert Dancik.
By Robert Dancik

Foldforming 101
The inventor of foldforming walks you through a simple Romero-leaf fold. By Charles Lewton-Brain

A Conversation with Jaclyn Davidson
A well-known and well-established jewelry artist embraces the challenges and excitement that come with a complete change in artistic direction.

Personalize Metal Clay and Resin
Make your own texture molds and use your own photo to build a memento pendant. By Elaine D. Luther

Stamps Take On Double Duty
Embellish and work-harden fine-silver bangles with each hammer blow. By Kim Otterbein

Try Your Hand at Engraving
Learn how to use a graver to add detail to a pierced pendant. To set the cabochon in this pendant, see our videos on making a bezel. By Jessica Dow and Mark Anderson

Upgrade to a Custom Bail
Fabricate a bail that's also a two-prong tension setting for a gemstone. By Jessica Dow and Mark Anderson

All About Gravers
A guide to buying, sizing, and shaping your own customized tool. By Addie Kidd

Your First Wire-wrap Project
Learn how to connect components as you embellish them, then add a pearl. By Cristina Amador P.

Tapered Byzantine Earrings
Make 76 jump rings flow like liquid. By John Fetvedt

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