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Daisy PATCH
Strip piecing makes a summer throw come together quickly and easily
Good Vibes
Create a bold quilt with just two different blocks that use basic elements and simple piecing
Online Hobby Communities are Exploding
Growing up in the Baby Boomer generation, in-person coin club meetings were a tradition. Whether you collected coins, currency, world coins, ancient coins, copper, silver or gold coins there was a club for you to join and meetings for you to attend.
A GUIDE to the Tetradrachm
THE STANDARD COIN OF ANTIQUITY
SUMMERTIME Coin Collecting
WHEN HOBBY & FUN COME TOGETHER
Dell Loy Hansen - UTAH BUSINESSMAN & CAC FINANCIAL PARTNER
Real estate developer and philanthropist Dell Loy Hansen is the founder and chief executive offi cer of the Wasatch Group. He is an avid coin collector, the previous owner of Real Salt Lake, and is now a financial partner in the new full-fledged grading service being introduced by Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC).
Inherit a COIN COLLECTION?
ADVICE FOR HEIRS TO DETERMINE NEXT STEPS
Fake Coins On Hundreds of Websites
A Long Island, New York, investor mistakenly thought he could make a quick profit on an online purchase of coins from a vendor he found advertising at www. Walmart.com.
All That Glitters Isn't Gold
Platinum's Fundamentals Are Driving It Higher
The Phabulous Four: Philadelphia's Four Mints
Many numismatists enjoy the Old West romance of the Carson City and Denver Mints, the Gold Rush fervor that inspired the San Francisco Mint and the mystique of the New Orleans Mint.
VINTAGE GOLD - Commemorative Coins
WORTH MORE THAN THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD
Collecting Vintage U.S. Silver Commemorative Coins 101
RARE U.S. COINS FOR ANY BUDGET
THE REAL STORY OF TURQUOISE-IN-SILVER JEWELRY
First-time travelers visiting the American Southwest are often awed by the availability and sheer abundance of beautiful turquoise-in-silver jewelry
Abel Buell
Abel Buell (1742-1822) was a Connecticut Yankee from the town of Killingsworth, now Clinton
GOLDSTONE
Although goldstone might not be a real stone, it’s rich in character and history
PEARLS: Tears of a Mermaid
In the world of gems, pearls are unique. Unlike other gemstones, pearls form inside a living creature and are a true miracle of nature
BROOCHES, Stick Pins & Hat Pins OH MY!
Get to Know Costume Jewelry and the Science Behind It
7 Essential Stone Setting Tools
A Shopping List to Get Started
ROCK & GEM FIELD GUIDE: From Mine to Mine!
Hematite is one of the most important sources of iron because of its high iron content wide distribution and abundance. Hematite derives its name from the blood-red color of its powder. It was used as a paint pigment since prehistoric times
KAL-TOH
Kim Lembke’s design, Kal-toh, is based on the Star Trek magnetic jumble rod game of strategy played by Tuvok
Playing WITH LIGHT
Faceting to Make a Gemstone Sparkle
EXPLORING A Lapidary Renaissance
Digital Shift Evolves Lapidary Arts
Becoming GIA Certified
The Journey and the Rewards
Hide Glue
This traditional glue takes a little bit of preparation and planning, but is still a valuable asset in today's shop
What, Why & Hows of CNC Machines
Over the last decade, CNC machines have become a common topic in woodworking. Most know that they cut things out, but that’s the extent of their knowledge
ESSA
About an hour south of Branson, Missouri is the small town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Mobile Spray Station
Keep all your spraying equipment and finishing supplies in one convenient mobile spray station
MAXAIR eCAPR Respirator
If you’ve been a subscriber to Popular Woodworking for a while, you’ve probably noticed that I like to turn. A few issues back, I covered some of my top turning accessories—one of those was the Sundstrom SR500/700 respirator. I had many emails from people saying they loved the idea, but wanted a less expensive alternative
Textured Coloured Form with Metal Leaf
Create a beautiful showpiece by power carving on the lathe and adding a splash (or a wave) of color
PREMIUM DADO BLADE SHOWDOWN
We set out to compare 11 premium dado blades to help you sort out which might be right for you