Jewelry Books and Magazines: Art Jewelry Magazine November 2006. Absolutely THE magazine for new inspirations be it for seasoned or aspiring silver smiths, or hobby enthusiasts. Limited Availability. Magazines are exempt from our unconditional return policy.

Features

Put a Little Spring In Your Links Two quick bends is all it takes to transform a wire coil into a spring link. by VICKI WALKER

Framing It Nicely Construct a framed bezel pendant from metal clay to hold a favorite treasure. by KELLY RUSSELL

Easy Etching Metal etching is an exciting process you can use to transfer virtually any image or pattern to copper, nickel, or brass. by MONA CLEE

COVER STORY Working Off the Grid Create a blueprint of a geometric grid to guide you in precision soldering. by AMY REEVES [READ MORE]

Body of work A conversation with metalsmith Jan Mandel.

Twist and Shout! Give an unassuming ring a brash new attitude with this easy forging technique. by NANZ AALUND

Clean Cut With little more than a bar of soap and a few carving tools, you can make a bas-relief mold for your next metal clay project. by ALI WIEBOLDT WITH JUDY SCHWAB

Fine Fusion The delicate appearance of granulation belies the strength of its fusion bond. by NANCY HOWLAND

Catch a Wave Dive into an improvised approach to making polymer clay color blends. by CHRISTI FRIESEN

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE Ladder Bracelet Combine patterned metal clay with basic chain links to showcase gemstone beads. by CAROL BABINEAU [READ MORE]

Departments

From the Editor: Hazel Wheaton

Contributors: About Our Artists & Writers

Reader Forum

Your letters, your questions and our answers, and tips to take to the shop

Books on Review

Which to buy, which to read, and which to avoid

Products on Review

What's new on the market and what's worth adding to the workbench

Market Savvy: How to Sell Your Wares

Gallery

A collection of pieces to intrigue and inspire you

Magician