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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.

Exhibitions, Museums, Collections and collecting, Gem cutting, Jade art objects, Lizzadro, Joseph, Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art

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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.

Methods, Silverwork

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Vital differences; the work of bead maker Karen Ovington is marked by diversity - of color, of texture, and shape

Article Abstract:

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.

Illinois, Works, Artisans, Ovington, Karen

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