Description: The fact that you want to know more about gemstone cutting means you already have the motivation needed to start turning your dream into a reality. During the lapidary became a popular hobby in the United States. Gemstones are naturally beautiful, but you can make them glisten and shine. This beginner's guide covers all the techniques you need to know: tumbling, cutting, face polishing and more. By following the simple steps approach in this book, you'll create finished stones worthy of displaying, selling or making into jewelry. In this book, you will learn: The history of lapidary and how it has evolved over the yearsThe importance of studying your rough rocksThe tumbling process and how to turn dull pieces into glistening gemsThe steps involved in turning rocks into cabochons, curved and faceted piecesThe qualities and qualifications which you need to be great at this artThe skills involved in identifying and handling precious stonesAnd much more! If lapidary was something that you have always wanted to do but you have been putting it off because you are not sure you can create professional and breathtaking pieces that will take the world by storm, worry no more. All you need to do is allow this book to prove that, indeed, it can be done by someone who is just starting!
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EAN: 9781778247682
UPC: 9781778247682
ISBN: 9781778247682
MPN: N/A
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Type: N/A
Number of Pages: 162 Pages
Item Length: 8 in
Author: John Davis
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Item Width: 5 in
Item Height: 0.3 in
Book Title: Lapidary for Beginners : Step by Step Guide to Tumbling, Cutting, Faceting (How to Find and Identify Gems Precious Minerals Geodes and Fossils Like an Advanced)
Publication Year: 2023
Item Weight: 5.9 Oz
Publisher: Andrew Zen
Topic: Earth Sciences / Mineralogy, Rocks & Minerals
Genre: Nature, Science
