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Society Library - Lapidary Journal:

2002

Special Issue: Step by Step Beads

  • Happy Beading!, by Tamara Honaman
  • Summertime and the Livin' is Beadin', by Merle White
  • Bead Basics, by Theresa Guthrie &James Kervin
  • Lampworked Bead Necklace, by Karen Dougherty
  • The Panda in Canework, by David & Kami Turner
  • Beaded "Lace" Earrings, by Nicole Campanella
  • Glass Tree Beads, by Kate Drew-Wilkinson
  • Freshwater Pearl Bridal Set, by Anne R. Timmons-Harris
  • Hollow-Form Precious Metal Clay™ Bead, by Barbara Becker Simon
  • Lewis & Clark Bead, by Sage & Tom Holland
  • Loop-Fringed Choker, by Marcia Katz
  • Iridescent Beaded Earrings, by Sharon Bateman
  • Engraved Enamel Beads, by Daniel Adams
  • Lampworked Ladybugs, Caterpillars, and Bumblebees, by Bonnie Goodwoman
  • Dragonfly Choker, by Susan J. Carlson
  • Lampworked Floral Globe Bead, by Kristen Frantzen & David Orr
  • Crocheted Silver & Bead Jewelry, by Pat Moses-Caudel
  • Torch-Drawn Moretti Tube Beads, by Larry Scott
  • Robin's Seed Bead Necklace, by Sharon Bateman
  • Sculptural Glass Turtle Bead, by Kari Madera
  • Loom-Woven Bracelet, by Lynn Smythe
  • Tips for Using Art Glass Beads in Jewelry, by Kim Wertz
October 2000
  • Beads in Cyberspace, E-Commerce/Bead article about finding beads and bead artists on the Internet.
  • Flying by the Seat of Her Pants, article about bead artist and silversmith Amy Karash
  • From Marketer to Maker, article about glass bead artist Larry Scott
  • Angel in the Details, article about bead artist Marcie Stone
  • What's Red and Green and Hard as Quartz?, Gem article about bloodstone
  • In Distinguished Company, article about 2000 inductees into the National Lapidary and Rockhound Hall of Fame
  • Drawing Heat Away, article about successful soldering
  • Star Garnet: Emerald Creek, Idaho, article about star garnets found in Idaho

Jewelry Journal (How-to articles)

  • Bead Inlaid Sterling Cuff, by Amy Karash
  • Electroforming on Beads, by Kate Fowle
  • Ring Repair, Removing One Half Size, by Alan Revere
  • Cullinan II Replica, by Scott Sucher
  • Bee & Flower Seed Bead Earrings, by Sharon Bateman
  • Restringing Treasured Beads, by June Culp Zeitner
  • Flying Geese Cut, by John L. McFee
  • Pendants for Beginners, by Janet Bottiglier
  • Creating Skin Patterns for Gemstone Frogs, by Sharon Elaine Thompson & Thomas R. McPhee
October 1998
  • Echoes of the Past, Visions of the Future, Exhibit/Conference article about the Society of Beadmakers' annual conference in New York
  • Sure Hand, Keen Eye, Beads/Gem Cutting article about artist Daniel Lopacki who creates hand-cut stone beads
  • Taking the Heat, Beads/Glassblowing article about artists Lark Dalton and Corrie Haight
  • Drawing with Glass, Beads/Lampworking article abut artist Kristen Frantzen Orr
  • Bead Sleuth, article on Jamey Allen, a bead collector and researcher
  • Layers Upon Layers, Beads/Lampworking, article about artist Lezlie Levitt
  • Outstanding Performance, Gem Competition article about the 8th Annual AGTA Cutting Edge competition
  • Hooked on Classics, Jewelry article about artist Peter Konidas and the jewelry he makes
  • Order and Chaos, Gems article about artist Bill Gangi and his lapidary work

Jewelry Journal (How-to articles)

  • Designing with Art Glass Beads, by Diane Fitzgerald
  • Hammered Gold Bead on Woven Silver Chain, by Peter (Panos) Konidas
  • Embracing the Snake Seed Bead Necklace, Part I, by Kim Z. Franklin
  • Drawing with Glass, by Kristen Frantzen Orr and David Orr
  • Making Enameled Beads, by Kate Fowle
  • Fuschia Follies Necklace, Part I, by Sharon Bateman and Carol Perrenoud
  • Beaded Bezel Cabochons, by Ann Broderick
  • Granulated Silver Earrings, Part II, by Sandra Buchholz
  • Making Mokume Gane, Part III, by Daniel Lopacki
  • Barion Octagon Cut, by John B. Green
October 1997

2 copies available from the Library

  • Garden Under Glass
  • Killer Beads
  • Something Borrowed, Something New
  • Subdued Splendor
  • Imagery in Beads and Paint
  • The Crash of Metal and Glass
  • Inside the National Collection
  • The Language of Pattern
  • Accidental Success, by Jennifer Whitlock
  • Opposites Attract, by Cathy McCarthy

Jewelry Journal (How-to articles)

  • Autumn Leaves, by Kathy Reffitt
  • Aztec Round (Cut), by John B. Green
  • Beaded Pendant, by June Culp Zeitner
  • Fall-Colored Sautoir, by Diane Fitzgerald
  • Freeform Gemstone Bead Pendant, by Derek Levin
  • Glass Bead & Flourite Necklace, by Sharr Choate
  • Glass Flower Pendant, Part I, by Brian Kerkvliet & Sharon Elaine Thompson
  • Out on a Limb, Part I, by Sharon Bateman
  • Returning to Victoriana, by Kate Drew-Wilkinson
  • Southwest Thunderbird Earrings and Bracelet, by Nina Cooper
  • Venetian Bead Choker, by Kris Peterson & Emily Storm
October 1996
  • Light as Air
  • Sublime Serendipity
  • Points of Perfection
  • Creative Bead Jewelry (Book Review)
  • Hughes/Foundations: The Beginning Workshop
  • If You Really Love Beads
  • Written in Beads
  • Hitting the Mark
  • Rutile in Garnet
  • Links with the Past
  • Served Up in Style
  • Beads to Make You Marvel
  • Bead Relief

Jewelry Journal (How-to articles)

  • Barion Round, by John B. Green
  • Face Canes, Part I, by Juli McCarthy
  • Floral Fantasy Purse, Part I, by Sharon Bateman
  • Flower Necklace, by Myrna Kanter
  • Hollow Beaded Bead with Tubular Necklace, by Carol Wilcox Wells
  • Maritime Necklace, by Mary R. Musgrove
  • Netted Beads, by Mary T. Klotz
  • Puffed Hollow Heart Bead, by Matt Marchand
  • Setting Up a Glass Beadmaking Studio, Part I, by Cousette Copeland
  • Using Contemporary Glass Beads, by Kate Drew Wilkinson
  • Weaving Beads with Chain, by Wendy Simpson Conner
  • Woven "Y" Necklace, by Kris Peterson

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