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Previous
Issues:

Issue 1,
Fall 2006

Issue 2,
Winter 2007

Issue 3,
Spring 2007

Issue 4,
Summer 2007

Issue 5,
Fall 2007

Issue 6,
Winter 2008

Issue 7,
Spring 2008

Issue 8,
Summer 2008

Issue 9
Fall 2008


In this issue:

From the Editor


An Interview with Jeweler & Lapidary Expert Hugh Power

by M. E. D'Agostino

Tips, Tricks, & Techniques: Gemstones & Metal Clay
by Alice Alper-Rein

Fakes, Fractures, Falacies, and Fire
by Deric Metzger

Garnets and Silver Clay
by M.E. D'Agostino

Bezel Setting Cabochons With PMC
by Linda Kline

Making Your Own Prongs for Free-formed Rainbow Titanium
by Holly Gage

Marquise Setting
by Lorrene J. Davis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Announcements

 

PMC Connection presents

Artist's Retreat 2009
at the
Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
April 27th - May 1st, 2009

Registration information will be announced soon. Meanwhile, here is a line-up of the classes:

Monday
April 27
Tuesday
April 28

Wednesday
April 29

Thursday
April 30
Friday
May 1

Level 1 Certification Mary Ann Devos

Level 1 Certification Mary Ann Devos

Exotic Tropical Flowers
Mary Ann Devos

Cold Connections
Mary Ann Devos
Introduction to Bronze Clay
Mary Ann Devos
Big Rings
Ruth Greening
Viking Chain
Ruth Greening
Level 2 Certification
Linda Bernstein
Level 2 Certification
Linda Bernstein
Polymer Clay: Basics & Beyond
Linda Bernstein
Level 3 Certification
Sherry Fotopoulos
Level 3 Certification
Sherry Fotopoulos

Marketing
Sherry Fotopoulos

Marketing
Sherry Fotopoulos
Soldering & Bezel Setting for Non-Metalsmiths
Sherry Fotopoulos
The Closing Act: PMC Closures and Clasps
Ann Phillippi
Reversible, Spinning Gemstone Pendant
Alice Alper-Rein
Filled with Color Pendant
Alice Alper-Rein
One-of-a-kind Findings
Carole Hamilton
Bracelet
Sharon Gillespie
WAY Beyond Jewelry
Sherry Viktora
WAY Beyond Jewelry
Sherry Viktora
Wear It and Frame It
Sherry Viktora
Mixed Media: Spoon and Spoon Rest
Debbie Rijns
Mixed Media: Ostrich Eggshell Bowl
Debbie Rijns
Exploring the Use of PMC with Vintage Glass, Found Glass, & Pottery
Marlynda Taylor
Aesthetic & Wearable Jewelry Design for the Metal Clay Artist
Mary Ellin D'Agostino
"Traditional"
Mary Ellin D'Agostino
New Approaches to Setting Large & Problem Stones
Mary Ellin D'Agostino
Polishing, Perfecting, & Patining
Mary Ellin D'Agostino
Pens
Sheila Merica

Felted &PMC Clay Bead Bracelet
Peggy Houchin

PMC & Dichroic Glass Bracelet
Peggy Houchin
Faces Sculpture in Clay
Vera Lightstone
Torsos &Hands in Clay
Vera Lightstone
Little Altars
Lora Hart
Metal Clay Sampler
Lora Hart
Sea Shore Walk Bracelet
Ruth Greening
Intro Ring Maker
Mr. Kita
Intermediate Ring Maker
Mr. Kita
Earring Extravaganza!!!!
Linda Kline
Earring Extravaganza!!!!
Linda Kline
Earring Extravaganza!!!!
Linda Kline
Extreme Beads (Enameled)
Leslie Tieke
Extreme Beads (Enameled)
Leslie Tieke

 

 

 

Announcing the2009 Metal Clay Jewelry Calender by Holly Gage.
To order, go to www.hollygage.com

 

 

 

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