THIS ISSUE features beginner/intermediate 36 Easy Foldforming: 1 Fold, 3 Cuffs Once you learn to make a simple line fold, you can make a finished bracelet to suit your skill level! by Casey Sheppard reference 45 The Evolution of Foldforming Thirty years ago, Charles Lewton-Brain discovered a new way to form metal. Now, see how far foldforming has come! by Sue Lacy reference 48 An Introduction to Metal Clay Metal clay is now firmly in its teenage years: exciting, evolving, and full of potential. by Jill L. Erickson intermediate 52 Double-movement Teardrop Dangles Make an eye-catching pair of earrings that not only swing from their posts, but have stone dangles that move independently. by Marthe Roberts/Shea beginner 56 Basic Polymer Caning — With a Twist! Adapt an entry-level striped cane technique to create a complex, graduated look. by Claire Wallis Art Jewelry (USPS 022-902, ISSN 1547-2728) is published bimonthly by Kalmbach Publishing Co., 21027 Crossroads Circle, P.O. Box 1612, Waukesha, WI 53187-1612. Periodicals Postage is paid at Waukesha, WI and additional offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to Art Jewelry, 21027 Crossroads Circle, P.O. Box 1612, Wau- kesha, WI 53187-1612. Canada Post Publication Mail Agreement #40010760. cover story November 2015 56 36 30 Create a Forged-wire Crescent Necklace Forge, texture, and solder — get professional-level results from entry-level fabrication techniques. by Musibatty all levels 59 Using Polymer Canes Polymer canes can be as simple as a bullseye, or as intricate as landscape, but there are a few common approaches to using them in jewelry. by Annie Pennington beginner 62 High Relief, Low Risk: Learn Chasing & Repoussé Transform a common tin container into a custom decorative trinket box. by Laurie Jane Kern beginner 68 Chasing & Repoussé Essentials Familiarize yourself with the terms, tools, and techniques used in classic chasing and repoussé. by Laurie Jane Kern with Annie Pennington
Once you learn to make a simple line fold, you can make a finished bracelet to suit your skill level!
by Casey Sheppard
reference45 The Evolution of Foldforming
Thirty years ago, Charles Lewton-Brain discovered a new way to form metal. Now, see how far foldforming has come!
by Sue Lacy
reference48 An Introduction to Metal Clay
Metal clay is now firmly in its teenage years: exciting, evolving, and full of potential.
by Jill L. Erickson
intermediate52 Double-movement Teardrop Dangles
Make an eye-catching pair of earrings that not only swing from their posts, but have stone dangles that move independently. by Marthe Roberts/Shea
beginner56 Basic Polymer Caning — With a Twist!
Adapt an entry-level striped cane technique to create a complex, graduated look.
by Claire Wallis
Art Jewelry (USPS 022-902, ISSN 1547-2728) is published bimonthly by Kalmbach Publishing Co., 21027 Crossroads Circle, P.O. Box 1612, Waukesha, WI 53187-1612. Periodicals Postage is paid at Waukesha, WI and additional offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to Art Jewelry, 21027 Crossroads Circle, P.O. Box 1612, Wau-kesha, WI 53187-1612. Canada Post Publication Mail Agreement #40010760.
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30 Create a Forged-wire Crescent NecklaceForge, texture, and solder — get professional-level results from entry-level fabrication techniques.
by Musibatty
all levels59 Using Polymer Canes
Polymer canes can be as simple as a bullseye, or as intricate as landscape, but there are a few common approaches to using them in jewelry.
by Annie Pennington
beginner62 High Relief, Low Risk: Learn
Chasing & RepousséTransform a common tin container into a custom decorative trinket box.
by Laurie Jane Kern
beginner68 Chasing & Repoussé Essentials
Familiarize yourself with the terms, tools, and techniques used in classic chasing and repoussé.
by Laurie Jane Kern with Annie Pennington
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in every issue 6 From the Editor
A salute to those just starting out!
9 Up Front • Show• Reader Forum• Workshop • Reader Tip• Tool Reviews• Call For Entries• Book Review
18 Business Savvy Hitting the Right Merchandise Mixby Marlene Richey
22 Studio Savvy That’s the Way We Were Taughtby Christopher C. Darway
26 Metalsmithing 101Getting More from Your Saw by Michael David Sturlin
WIRE | BEGINNER Quadruple-loop Chain and Double-strength Wrapped-bead Clasp Get a sneak preview of a great new book on wire jewelry with this strong and highly adaptable chain and clasp. by Kimberley Sciaraffa Berlin
» Download templates for Laurie Jane Kern’s tooth-box design and Michael David Sturlin’s sawing exercises!
» Take the “Fine-silver Metal-clay Urban Myths” quiz to test your metal-clay know-how!
» Check out the entire roster of winners from the 2015 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition at www.artjewelrymag.com/bonuscontentgallery.
» Learn how to set metal into pitch.
» We show you easy ways to straighten your wire.
» See our video demonstration of how to wire-wrap shaped wire.
» Learn to make a classic Skinner blend in polymer clay.
» Watch Casey Sheppard (“Easy Foldforming: 1 Fold, 3 Cuffs,” page 36) demonstrate a simple line fold.
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41 GalleryA collection of cutting-edge jewelry to intrigue and inspire you.
82 The Back PageWhile perusing a museum collection in Mexico City, Jessie Daniel Bert found inspiration in a pre-Hispanic lotus flower that he brought into the modern age.
reference73 Basics
79 Contacts & Suppliers
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