Tool Bonanza
The November tool issue of Jewelry Artist (formerly Lapidary Journal) was in my box this afternoon and I’ve hardly been able to put it down. It’s packed with great ideas for making your own tools. I’ve wanted to pattern some metal but couldn’t afford a rolling mill so I was really happy with their tip on making texturing hammers from old tack hammers. I also like the tip on making an inexpensive bracelet mandrel and mallet.
Jewelry Artist has always been a great magazine for bench jewelers. There are articles and projects that involve setting and cutting stones. My interests are mostly in stringing, Art Clay, PMC, and wirework and I find Jewelry Artist has lots of articles and projects that interest me. Do you like the metal clay pendant on the cover? The instructions are in this issue.
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