August 3, 2010
Congratulations to Christina Hunt, our latest Student of the Week. These two 22k gold and Tourmaline bracelets represent no small achievement. This much stone setting isn’t for the easily discouraged. It’s a great project to hone your cabochon setting skills. Cabochons date back to the ancient times before man developed lapidary equipment capable of faceting […]
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July 25, 2010
Congratulations on a job well done by Lydia Thein. This quadruple loop in loop chain was made with 22 gauge wire on a 5/16 dowel. This is a signature JAI piece and an essential part of the learning process. Each link is coiled, cut, butted together and fused closed. Fusing shut 22 gauge wire is […]
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