What's it all about?
This book provides a general introduction to Lapidary as a hobby and the many different techniques that can be applied to gems, precious and semi-precious stones. Kraus includes many pictures and photos together with an easy-to-read, common sense approach to lapidary and the equipment.
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What's in it?
Key sections include:
· A brief history of lapidary
· Rock tumbling (polishing rough shaped stones)
· Cabochons (polished curved stones)
· Lapping gemstones (flat polished stones)
· Gem sphere and bead making
· Inlay/mosaics
· Gem carving (e.g. Jade)
· Faceting (e.g. Sapphire, Topaz, etc.)
· Useful references and magazines
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