Advanced Cabochon Cutting by Jack R. Cox
"In this companion handbook to Cabochon Cutting, R3-5, are instructions for cutting special shapes--hearts, crosses, teardrops, etc. Covered are many interesting effects that can be produced by combining two or more gem materials and data on cutting the exotics: Cats-eyes and star stones, opal and jade. 60 pages"
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Cabochon Cutting
"Cox - Illustrations, photos, and detailed instructions show how to cut a cabochon. Everything to start a craftsperson on the way to expert cutting. Answers all the questions from dopping to setting stones. 64 pgs."
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Gem Tumbling and Baroque Jewelry Making - Twenty-Fifth Edition
"Victors - Excellent guide for the rockhound who plans to tumble-polish their own stones. Features step-by-step practical advice, and includes instructions on building your own tumbler. 58 pgs."
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Handbook of Gemstone Carving
"Wertz - Complete guide with step-by-step instructions for carving flat work, carvings in the round and portraits in stone. Includes equipment and tools needed to carve gemstones. 48 pgs."
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How to Tumble Polish Gemstones and Make Tumbled Gem Jewelry
Wexler - How to turn pebbles and rough stones into sparkling jewels. Guide to tumbling equipment. Illustrated in color and B/W photos. 32 pgs.
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How to Tumble Polish Rocks into Gems - Vol. 1 - 2nd Edition
"Smith - The secrets of the pros are set forth in instructions, guidelines, and methods developed over 40 years. 102 pgs."
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Introduction to Lapidary
This 196 page softcover book is your introductory overview to all aspects of jewelry making. Pansy Kraus describes the processes, tools and equipment needed for the different branches of lapidary. The book contains 27 color plates.
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Opal Cuttiing Made Easy
"Within these 97 pages you will successfully learn to cut OPAL step by step at your own pace. You will discover how to: Cut your first opal, Orient the color, Cut standard sizes, Make doublets and triplets, treat matrix opal, and much more"
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