Judgment call: in their own words, five experienced judges tell us what makes apiece of jewelry a winner
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Five judges, most award-winners themselves, share the insights and tips that may get one an award. Michael Good feels that technical proficiency is important, both commercially and aesthetically and so flawed execution will greatly diminish a visually attractive design.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2003
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Dreaming in metal
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Copper and sterling is the cornerstone of Steff Korsage's metal jewelry designs. Steff feels that sometimes the most troublesome things, the ones that end up looking like a piece of garbage, are the very things that give her a creative idea to make something new.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2004
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Tricked out pliers
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The variety of pliers available for use by jewelers and metal smiths to create artworks are explained.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2006
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