NOVEMBER 2006

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Metal Clay Quilt Pendant
by Hadar Jacobson
Intermediate-to-advanced metal clay: playing with textures.

Step-by-Step Project Index - more how-to projects on lapidary, beads, and jewelry-making!
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Step-by-Step Instant Article Reprints: Look for more projects you can buy and download within hours. Want to see a particular project as an instant reprint? E-mail us!

Jewelry Fest
At the Chase Center on the Riverfront, Wilmington, DE
Easy 3-Hour Classes & Holiday Shopping: December 2nd & 3rd
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Our Show Calendar of upcoming gem, mineral, jewelry and bead shows is updated monthly, and you can search for events happening near you.

News & Notices keeps you up-to-date with the latest goings-on in the jewelry, gem, bead and crafts world.

The 2006 Jewelry Arts Awards Winners
See the winning entries of our 2006 jewelry design competition.

In Memoriam: Frederick H. Pough (1906-2006)
Read some stories from our Archives by and about Frederick H. Pough

Feature Story Index - More stories & articles
News & Notices - Find jewelry and gem exhibits, contest deadlines, new announcements, conferences, and more...

NEW! Check out our special Ultimate Showcase for exciting new developments in products and equipment! A special section from Lapidary Journal, Step By Step Beads, and Step By Step Wire Jewelry.

UPDATED: Search our 2006 Product and Supplier database by dealer, products, or location! Or buy searchable listings online.

Our Fee Mining section is a handy directory of mines and quarries for the mineral collector or curious prospector. Or browse our Rock Shop Directory for local gem and mineral shops.

Get Beadin'! StepByStepBeads.com now lists Bead Classes and Bead Shops! Look for jewelry-making and metalsmithing classes in your area in our new Jewelry Classes section.

Our Product News & Product Highlights sections highlights new supplies and tools each month.

Find great values in our Gem, Bead, Jewelry Making, Equipment, and Mineral Classifieds

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