Nature's compliment
Article Abstract:
The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art will celebrate its thirtieth anniversary on Nov 4, 1992. The museum is owned by Italian immigrant Joseph Lizzadro who started it as a hobby of collecting fine jade art pieces. After 30 years, the museum's collections have impressively grown in number.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1992
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Silver bead house
Article Abstract:
A silver bead house that is about five inches tall can be used to beautifully display a two-and-a-half-inch glass bead on a chain when not being worn. Step by step instructions on how to create a silver bead house with a removable roof and small windows are presented.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1998
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Vital differences; the work of bead maker Karen Ovington is marked by diversity - of color, of texture, and shape
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Jewelry maker Karen Ovington specializes in producing lampworked beads, each with its own individuality. Many of the beads look as if they are centuries old.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2000
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