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Book Synopsis Creating Lapidary Art by : Olive M. Colhour
Download or read book Creating Lapidary Art written by Olive M. Colhour and published by . This book was released on 1998-04-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compilation of articles from Lapidary Journal Magazine and poems and stories by Olive M. Colhour, with poems and stories and quips by Ralph R. Colhour.
Book Synopsis Beginner Lapidary by : Dorian Getachew
Download or read book Beginner Lapidary written by Dorian Getachew and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-15 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gem cutting, or lapidary, most certainly got its start as an offshoot of mundane everyday activities. A stone may have fallen into a fire where the heat caused it to break or flake. Perhaps a sharp edge resulted. Certainly, flint and other hard stone possess sharp edges, but a blade-like cutting edge on a newly flaked piece of rock suggested some very interesting possibilities. Hobbyists enjoyed cutting and polishing gemstones and mounting them in prefabricated jewelry settings or in the metalwork of their own creation (silversmithing). Primarily, lapidary hobbyists enjoyed creating three types of stonework: cabochons, faceting, tumbling stones. In all fields of lapidary, you'll need to take large pieces of stone and turn them into useful, smaller-sized pieces. If you're in the field, you might be able to drop them off a precipice and retrieve the pieces at the bottom. This book will show you how to do lapidary with techniques and easy patterns to follow. You will find it interesting to make jewelry for yourself or even sell it as a souvenir. Buy this book now and you will be amazed by its elegance and nobleness.
Book Synopsis The Art of the Lapidary by : Francis J. Sperisen
Download or read book The Art of the Lapidary written by Francis J. Sperisen and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the properties and physical characteristics of precious and semi-precious stones, including directions for selecting, grinding, polishing, and carving stones.
Download or read book DIY Lapidary written by Mark Cutler and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-06-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIY LAPIDARY The Art of Working with Gemstones for Absolute Beginners Welcome to the enchanting world of lapidary, where the beauty and brilliance of gemstones come alive. Dive into this captivating craft and discover the secrets of transforming rough minerals into exquisite works of art. Whether you are a budding lapidary enthusiast or an experienced artist, this comprehensive guide is your gateway to the mesmerizing realm of gemstone mastery. Inside these pages, you will embark on a journey through the history and evolution of lapidary, tracing its origins from ancient civilizations to modern-day techniques. Uncover the ancient secrets and time honored traditions that have shaped this revered art form, and gain a deep understanding of the materials, tools, and techniques that make lapidary truly unique. With step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations, you will learn the essential skills of cutting, shaping, and polishing gemstones. From faceting diamonds to carving intricate designs, this guide covers it all, empowering you to unleash your creativity and create stunning gemstone jewelry, sculptures, and decorative pieces. But lapidary is not just about technical mastery it is a journey of discovery and appreciation for the Earth's natural wonders. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of gemstones as you explore their properties, colors, and symbolic meanings. Learn how to choose the perfect gemstone for your projects and unlock its hidden potential. To ensure your success in the lapidary craft, this guide also addresses common challenges and provides expert tips and troubleshooting advice. Overcome hurdles such as material selection, equipment limitations, and precision work, and discover how to maintain a safe and efficient lapidary workspace. Whether you are a hobbyist, a jewelry designer, or an aspiring lapidary professional, this guide will inspire and empower you to create breathtaking gemstone masterpieces. Let the allure of lapidary guide your hands and awaken your artistic spirit as you unlock the mysteries of gemstones. Don't miss your chance to embark on this extraordinary lapidary journey. Take the first step toward becoming a skilled lapidary artist by getting your hands on this comprehensive guide today. Your adventure into the world of gemstone craftsmanship waits unleash your creativity and let the brilliance of lapidary shine through your creations.
Book Synopsis Revised Lapidary Handbook by : James Harry Howard
Download or read book Revised Lapidary Handbook written by James Harry Howard and published by Ravenio Books. This book was released on 2015-11-04 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource is organized as follows: I. Sawing The Diamond Saw Speed Lubricant Making a Diamond Saw General Notes on Diamond Sawing Mud Sawing The Silicon Carbide Saw Wire Sawing Band Sawing II. Cabochon Cutting Cutting and Polishing Outlining Flatting the Base Cementing Technique No. 1 Technique No. 2 Finishing the Front General Notes Special Treatments III. Large Flats IV. Gem Drilling Tube Drills The Diamond Pointed Dbill The Rod Drill Notes V. Bead Making Alternate Method-Bead Drilling Notes Rough Shaping the Beads VI. Cutting Faceted Gems VII. Advanced Facet Cutting Choosing a Cut VIII. The Optics of Brilliants IX. Mosaics X. Impregnation of Gem Materials XI. The Artificial Coloring of Agates XII. Soft Carving (With Steel Tools) XIII. Carving and Engraving Hard Materials XIV. Sphere Making XV. Bracelets and Rings XVI. Cutting Gems by Hand XVII. Diamond as Abrasive XVIII. Cutting of Diamonds XIX. Miscellaneous Useful Information
Book Synopsis Handbook for the Amateur Lapidary by : James Harry Howard
Download or read book Handbook for the Amateur Lapidary written by James Harry Howard and published by Ravenio Books. This book was released on 1935 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Man was cutting, carving and polishing gems long before he began to leave written records of his doings. Many Museums have countless examples of the lapidary work done by those artisans and artists, who wrought from raw materials, with exceedingly primitive equipment, objects of art that our modern workers would be hard taxed to surpass. Today, in the Far East, native artisans with hand or foot driven wheels are producing perfect polishes on difficult gems, showing workmanship of which we amateurs with full complement of tools may well be envious. Gem cutting is only one of many arts that are old. Ceramics, wood working, metal working and so forth are old arts. The thing that is peculiar is that these other arts all have their extensive literatures. One may go to any public library and find many volumes on any of these subjects except gem cutting. These volumes are all-revealing, authoritative and detailed. But the subject of gem cutting is shrouded in mystery. Few have written even in generalities on the subject. The Author, several years ago, conducted a search for such literature. He found absolutely nothing. Much later he learned of and borrowed, a copy of Oliver Byrnes, “Handbook for the Mechanic, Artisan and Engineer” and found in it an exceedingly interesting chapter on gem cutting. But the volume was written about 75 years ago, probably had a very limited circulation, was never reprinted, and not one library in fifty ever heard of it. That is the only volume the Author has ever found that treats even briefly of gem cutting. This excludes of course such texts as “The Gem Cutters Craft” by Leopold Cleremont which have chapters on the technique of cutting, but that treat of it so generally that they cannot be used as instructions. The art for some reason has always been passed down from generation to generation by apprenticeship only. When the Author began the above mentioned investigation he was told “The cutting of gems can be learned only through an apprenticeship.” There is no desire here to picture the art as an easy one to learn nor to minimize the skill that is shown by the work of the professional lapidaries, nor to intimate that the professional could, if he would, reveal all his secrets in one brief volume. The desire is to lift the cloud of mystery that has always surrounded the operation and show that actually there is nothing mysterious in the practices of the profession, but only certain basic rules, which, if obeyed, will bring definite results. It is hoped that the instructions herein given are sufficiently explicit that the beginner in the work will have no especial difficulties. It is hoped also that they are not so tedious but that they will be readable by those who do not propose to cut gems but who are, nevertheless, interested in the operation.
Book Synopsis Lapidary As a Hobby by : Walter Vargas
Download or read book Lapidary As a Hobby written by Walter Vargas and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-02-13 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to learn exactly how to get started doing lapidary and learn what the pros do? Discover The Secrets For Successful Lapidary That Teach You How To Cut Those Gemstones And Make Them Into An Object of Beauty Every Time...Even As A Beginner! Just Follow The Instructions And You'll Be Cutting And Polishing Gemstones Like A Pro In No Time! Are you ready to get started on your journey to becoming a skilled gem cutter - a lapidarist? Yes? Then let's get started! All too often a budding gem cutter will rush right out, buy the first stone and chisel they see at the hobby store, grab some other tools and head right back home for a weekend of creative fun. Sadly, the experience is usually less than positive and he ends up tired and dejected with nothing to show for his effort. The gem may be smashed to pieces and the tools end up in the rafters in the garage; the dream of an enjoyable hobby disappears forever. Another scenario that occurs frequently is trying to learn from a buddy or acquaintance presenting himself as a self-proclaimed "expert." You know the type. He knows it all and proceeds to let you know everything you are doing "wrong." Before you know it you have connected the experience with the jerk and you let the whole experience fade into oblivion never willing to try it again. It doesn't have to be like that. You can learn the basics of gem cutting and take it to whatever destination you desire. You can do it with your own copy of "Lapidary as a Hobby." You Can Get Started Right Away "Lapidary as a Hobby" gives you everything you need to get started. Not only will you learn how to select the right gems for your needs, you will learn also learn how to maintain your tools and equipment in optimum condition. Here's more: Are You Physically Prepared for Those Gem Hunting Expeditions? Although it is a very interesting hobby, many gem cutters enjoy going out to find their own rocks. But you have to be fairly fit to tramp over hill and dale to look for the best stones. Tools and Equipment. Some of the gem cutting equipment can be very expensive and it takes up a lot of room. However, there are ways and means to get access to it without having to buy it. Learn more inside. Handling Your Gems. After ten days in the tumbler your stones are finally ready to make into something special. You have to know a few techniques to ensure that each piece is set in the right manner to suit it and the jewelry that you are making from it. All About Finishes. There are several different kinds of sealers and finishes, each with its unique strengths and characteristics. Some kinds of work better on certain stones, depending on what you are trying to achieve. We want "Lapidary as a Hobby" to be an absolute 100% no-brainer for you. That's why you can order your copy with complete peace of mind. Tag: lapidary art, lapidary books, lapidary findings, lapidary for beginners, lapidary journal, lapidary journal magazine, lapidary magazine
Book Synopsis The Art of Gem Cutting - Including Cabochons, Faceting, Spheres, Tumbling and Special Techniques by : H. Dake
Download or read book The Art of Gem Cutting - Including Cabochons, Faceting, Spheres, Tumbling and Special Techniques written by H. Dake and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work on gem cutting is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It details the processes involved in different kinds of gem cutting and includes chapters on Cabochon Cutting, Facet Cutting and Special Lapidary Technic. This is a fascinating work and highly recommended for anyone interested in the art of the jeweller. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Book Synopsis Introduction To Lapidary by : Pansy D. Kraus
Download or read book Introduction To Lapidary written by Pansy D. Kraus and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2007-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative introduction to all aspects of lapidary is provided here by Pansy Kraus. She describes the processes, tools, and equipment of each branch of this fascinating hobby, helping the reader choose a technique, get started the right way, and determine which tools will work best to achieve specific results. &break;&break;Kraus describes the considerable rewards of tumbling rocks, making cabochons, carving gem materials, lapping, cutting spheres, making beads, and faceting. She provides a coherent overview of a vast and complex field, from the elements of getting started to studio visits with lapidary artist, where we discover what may be possible. &break;&break;Olive M. Colhour produces breathtaking Florentine pietre dure portraits by color-matching stones to paintings. Then, she cuts and polishes each rock separately before assembling her sculptured mosaics. &break;&break;Jerry Muchna facets three-dimensional quartz sculptures. His "Great Moments in America" series includes The Spirit of St. Louis, with 695 facets, and Iwo Jima, with 6,511 facets. &break;&break;Hing Wa Lee combines traditional Chinese technique - using a fixed shaft with a foot treadle - with the use of a modern flex shaft to produce carvings of astonishing intricacy. Working with traditional jadeite and nephrite - as well as more unusual materials, such as sugilite - he achieves a unique blend of antiquity and modernity. &break;&break;Their work is shown in 27 exciting color plates, along with that of other artists featured in the studio visits.
Book Synopsis Gem and Lapidary Materials by : June C. Zeitner
Download or read book Gem and Lapidary Materials written by June C. Zeitner and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete handbook of common materials used in lapidary arts, lavishly illustrated with full-colour photographs.
Book Synopsis Colored Gemstones 3/E by : Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA
Download or read book Colored Gemstones 3/E written by Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-11-07 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly updated and expanded, COLORED GEMSTONES gives you all the information you need to buy, collect, sell— or simply enjoy—sapphires, emeralds, rubies and other colored gemstones with confidence and knowledge. With more varieties than ever before to choose from, including altogether new gems, revolutionary new cuts and new ways to buy gems—such as Internet auctions and TV shopping—there has never been a more exciting time to buy or collect colored gemstones. But there are also new high-tech treatments and sophisticated frauds to look out for. Lack of information, error or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewelry confusing, intimidating, overwhelming and costly. Buyers need a source of expert guidance. This practical, comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide provides all the information you need in order to know what to look for, and what to look out for, including: What qualifies as a “gemstone”? How to evaluate color—and its impact on price. Deciding between a natural gem and an enhanced gem ... and new glass-gemstone compositions. Colored gemstone synthesis and treatment. What to ask when buying the stone. What to get in writing. How to get what you want within your budget. Price guides for popular gems, opals and synthetic stones. Important information about buying on the Internet. ... and much more! Written by an “insider,” this easy-to-read guide is the “unofficial colored gemstone bible” for anyone who wants to get the most for their moneyand enjoy what they have purchased.
Book Synopsis Gemstone Tumbling, Cutting, Drilling & Cabochon Making by : Jim Magnuson
Download or read book Gemstone Tumbling, Cutting, Drilling & Cabochon Making written by Jim Magnuson and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2015-05-15 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginner Instructions, Professional Results! 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 authors’ simple approach, you’ll create finished stones worthy of displaying, selling or making into jewelry. Book Features: pertains to a wide range of popular gemstones, from agates to turquoise prevents frustration, with detailed photos and easy-to-follow instructions offers helpful tips from the authors’ years of experience provides information about recommended equipment and supplies briefly introduces jewelry making, with seven simple jewelry projects
Book Synopsis The Art of the Lapidary by : Herbert Percy Whitlock
Download or read book The Art of the Lapidary written by Herbert Percy Whitlock and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Colored Gemstones by : Antoinette Leonard Matlins
Download or read book Colored Gemstones written by Antoinette Leonard Matlins and published by Gemstone Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purchasing coloured gemstones can be a magical experience, filled with excitement and anticipation. But lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make buying gemstones confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. With more varieties than ever before to choose from, including altogether new gems, revolutionary new cuts, and new ways to buy gems -- such as internet auctions and TV shopping -- there has never been a more exciting time to buy or collect coloured gemstones. But there are also new high-tech treatments and sophisticated frauds to look out for. Lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewellery confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. Buyers need a source of expert guidance. To help you avoid the pitfalls and keep the magic, Antoinette Matlins, an internationally respected expert on buying gems, puts her insider knowledge to work for you in this easy-to-read, easy-to-use guide. Practical, comprehensive, and easy to understand, the guide offers in depth all the information you need in order to know what to look for and what to look out for, including: what qualifies as a 'gemstone'?; how to evaluate colour -- and its impact on price; deciding between a natural gem and an enhanced gem; coloured gemstone synthesis and treatment; what to ask when buying the stone; what to get in writing; how to get what you want within your budget; price guides for popular gems, opals, and synthetic stones; And much, much more!
Book Synopsis Create Jewelry: Stones by : Marlene Blessing
Download or read book Create Jewelry: Stones written by Marlene Blessing and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proving that it doesn't take a professional designer to create gorgeous gemstone jewelry, this guide explains how adding turquoise, amethyst, jasper, onyx, or any other semiprecious stone can bring stunning results to handmade jewelry. From elegant and dressy to sassy and flirty, 23 projects are presented, ranging in difficulty from easy stringing to seed bead weaving techniques. Innovative designs combine with intriguing anecdotes, history, and tips about these multifaceted beads, resulting in a unique way of creating and thinking about stone design for necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Projects are divided into classic, special occasion, and fashion-forward categories, and beautiful photographs are accompanied by step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions.
Book Synopsis Lapidary Carving for Creative Jewelry by : Henry Hunt
Download or read book Lapidary Carving for Creative Jewelry written by Henry Hunt and published by Henry Hunt. This book was released on 1980 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by one of our leading lapidaries, this important classic on contemporary design describes Hunt's original techniques.
Book Synopsis Making of the Artist in Late Timurid Painting by : Balafrej Lamia Balafrej
Download or read book Making of the Artist in Late Timurid Painting written by Balafrej Lamia Balafrej and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the absence of a tradition of self-portraiture, how could artists signal their presence within a painting? Centred on late Timurid manuscript painting (ca. 1470-1500), this book reveals that pictures could function as the painter's delegate, charged with the task of centring and defining artistic work, even as they did not represent the artist's likeness. Influenced by the culture of the majlis, an institutional gathering devoted to intricate literary performances and debates, late Timurid painters used a number of strategies to shift manuscript painting from an illustrative device to a self-reflective object, designed to highlight the artist's imagination and manual dexterity. These strategies include visual abundance, linear precision, the incorporation of inscriptions addressing aspects of the painting and the artist's signature. Focusing on one of the most iconic manuscripts of the Persianate tradition, the Cairo Bustan made in late Timurid Herat and bearing the signatures of the painter Bihzad, this book explores Persian manuscript painting as a medium for artistic performance and self-representation, a process by which artistic authority was shaped and discussed.
