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Introduction To Lapidary

Author : Pansy D. Kraus
Publisher : Krause Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780801972669
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (726 download)

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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.

A Lapidary of Sacred Stones

Author : Claude Lecouteux
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1594775087
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (947 download)

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Download or read book A Lapidary of Sacred Stones written by Claude Lecouteux and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-04 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive dictionary of sacred and magical gem lore that draws on the rarest source texts of Antiquity and the Middle Ages • Reveals the healing and magical virtues of familiar gemstones, such as amethyst, emerald, and diamond, as well as the lore surrounding exotic stones such as astrios, a stone celebrated by ancient magicians • Examines bezoars (stones formed in animals’ bodies) and “magnets” that attract materials other than metal • Based on ancient Arabic, Greek, Jewish, and European sources, ranging from the observations of Pliny the Elder to extremely rare texts such as the Picatrix and Damigeron’s Virtue of Stones Our ancestors believed stones were home to sacred beings of power, entities that if properly understood and cultivated could provide people protection from ill fortune, envy, and witchcraft; grant invisibility and other magical powers; improve memory; and heal the sick from a wide variety of diseases. These benefits could be obtained by wearing the stone on a ring, bracelet, or pendant; through massage treatments with the stone; or by reducing the gem into a powder and drinking it mixed with water or wine. Drawing from a wealth of ancient Arabic, Greek, Jewish, and European sources--from the observations of Pliny the Elder to extremely rare texts such as the Picatrix and Damigeron’s Virtue of Stones--Claude Lecouteux provides a synthesis of all known lore for more than 800 stones. He includes such common examples as the emerald, which when engraved with the figure of a harpy holding a lamprey in its claws will banish panic and nightmares, and beryl, which when appropriately carved can summon water spirits or win its owner high renown, as well as more exotic stones such as astrios, a stone celebrated by ancient magicians and whose center glows like a star. Lecouteux also examines bezoars--stones formed in animals’ bodies--as well as “magnets” that attract materials other than iron, such as gold, flesh, cotton, or scorpions. This comprehensive dictionary of sacred and magical gem lore, drawn from the rarest sources of Antiquity and the Middle Ages, represents a one-of-a-kind resource for gem enthusiasts and magical practitioners alike.

A Medieval Book of Magical Stones: The Peterborough Lapidary

Author : Francis Young
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 099264044X
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (926 download)

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Book Synopsis A Medieval Book of Magical Stones: The Peterborough Lapidary by : Francis Young

Download or read book A Medieval Book of Magical Stones: The Peterborough Lapidary written by Francis Young and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-10-08 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Medieval Book of Magical Stones is the first translation of the longest and most comprehensive medieval English treatise on the occult powers of stones and gems, the Peterborough Lapidary. Lapidaries (encyclopaedias of the 'virtues' of stones and minerals) were an essential resource for practitioners of natural and ritual magic as well as medicine. This late fifteenth-century manuscript from the library of Peterborough Cathedral describes 145 stones, portraying them as living beings whose properties range from giving the bearer the power to command spirits and foretell the future to healing numerous illnesses and communicating with spirits and the dead, along with instructions on how to release latent occult power from within stones. Many of the proposed uses of stones resemble the concerns of medieval necromancers, such as invisibility, love magic, power over animals and the creation of magical mirrors. pp. xliii+106; 2 column text; introduction; bibliography; analytical index; 8 b/w illustrations

Introduction to Cabochon Cutting and the Lapidary Hobby

Author : Dick Friesen
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781514255360
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (553 download)

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Book Synopsis Introduction to Cabochon Cutting and the Lapidary Hobby by : Dick Friesen

Download or read book Introduction to Cabochon Cutting and the Lapidary Hobby written by Dick Friesen and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-06-18 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended to be a guide for the beginner in the art of cabochon cutting and a brief overview of the lapidary hobby. No attempt is made to present all of the views on the various steps in the cutting, sanding, and polishing process. The steps described here are those used by the author to instruct beginners in his shop and have been refined by 20 years of cutting for both the hobby and commercial fields.

Gem Cutting

Author : John Sinkankas
Publisher : Churchill & Dunn, Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781626540248
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Gem Cutting written by John Sinkankas and published by Churchill & Dunn, Limited. This book was released on 2014-10-31 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hobby backed by centuries of tradition, amateur gem cutting remains popular today. Once a completely unskilled beginner himself, Captain John Sinkankas never forgot his struggles in learning how to cut and polish gemstones without the benefit of an instructor. With his own experience in mind, he wrote "Gem Cutting" to make it possible for others to teach themselves how to do every type of lapidary work without having to attend classes. For over half a century, "Gem Cutting" has served as the go-to guide for beginners and experts alike. Offering a wealth of information for everyone, it starts with the fundamentals and leads logically to techniques and projects that will challenge even the most advanced cutter. Every step is described in detail and illustrated with drawings and photographs. Sinkankas covers common pitfalls and, wherever possible, offers hints on how to take money-saving shortcuts. Incorporating tips on operating equipment for greatest efficiency, he explains how to make or choose equipment for sawing, grinding, sanding, and other basic operations. Special chapters describe how to cut and polish cabochons, faceted gems, spheres and beads; how to tumble gems; and how to make carvings, engravings, inlays, and mosaics. Sinkankas also advises on selecting and buying rough gemstones. A section on the description and treatment of gemstones has been expanded in this second edition to include more species and accommodate recent information on each. With its comprehensive guidance, "Gem Cutting" is an essential addition to the library of any lapidary. Captain John Sinkankas (1915-2002) dedicated his life to the study of earth sciences after his retirement from the US Navy. Winner of the "Desert Magazine" Literature Premium Award, Sinkankas authored a number of books on gemstones and published over 100 articles on lapidary subjects. He was a certified gemologist of the American Gem Society with memberships to the Mineralogical Society of America, New York Mineralogical Club, San Diego Mineral & Gem Society, and several other regional gem and mineral groups.

American Lapidary

Author : Henry Hunt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780937764053
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book American Lapidary written by Henry Hunt and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Amateur Gemstone Faceting Volume 1

Author : Tom Herbst
Publisher : Facetable Books
ISBN 13 : 9783000474743
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (747 download)

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Download or read book Amateur Gemstone Faceting Volume 1 written by Tom Herbst and published by Facetable Books. This book was released on 2014-11-23 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amateur faceter Tom Herbst lays out the steps necessary to transform a shapeless lump of rock into a glittering jewel that is unique and valuable. Along the way, he explains not only the "how" but also the "why," and provides helpful tips in dealing with many of the pitfalls that confront the beginning gem cutter.

The Art of the Lapidary

Author : Herbert Percy Whitlock
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.M/5 ( download)

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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:

Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals

Author : Patti Polk
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 144024619X
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals written by Patti Polk and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-04-06 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike the dense and highly technical academic tomes that are text-heavy, poorly organized and intimidating, this colorful and easy-to-use reference guide dedicated to collecting rocks, gems and minerals is ideal for readers who want to expand their understanding without getting lost in a labyrinth of science. Beautifully illustrated with 700 color photographs providing wonderful detail and smartly organized to take the hassle out identification, you will enjoy the simplicity of the guide and the enthusiasm and knowledge of author Patti Polk, one of the top agate collectors in the world and a self-proclaimed "rockhound." You will also enjoy two areas that our competitors don't bother with. First it includes values, and second, it covers an introduction to lapidary, which is the cutting and polishing of rocks and gemstones for jewelry or display.

Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals

Author : Patti Polk
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440215308
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals written by Patti Polk and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-04-15 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three Guides in One! Identification, Values, Lapidary Uses Designed with beginners in mind, yet filled with valuable technical information for advanced collectors, Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals takes you from being just someone who appreciates rocks to a true "collector." • Easy-to-use, quick reference format arranged by category and color of stone • Covers both lapidary and mineral display materials • Provides values and tips for locating, buying and collecting • Includes organics such as amber, bone, coral, pearl and shell • Lists chemical group, system, hardness, opacity, fracture, specific gravity and more • Contains more than 650 full-color photos • Foreword by Johann Zenz, world renowned agate expert, author and lecturer

The Australian Amateur Lapidary

Author : K. J. Buchester
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book The Australian Amateur Lapidary written by K. J. Buchester and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Lapidary Carving for Creative Jewelry

Author : Henry Hunt
Publisher : Henry Hunt
ISBN 13 : 9780945005100
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (51 download)

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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.

Gemstone Tumbling, Cutting, Drilling and Cabochon Making

Author : James Magnuson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781591938736
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (387 download)

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Book Synopsis Gemstone Tumbling, Cutting, Drilling and Cabochon Making by : James Magnuson

Download or read book Gemstone Tumbling, Cutting, Drilling and Cabochon Making written by James Magnuson and published by . This book was released on 2018-07 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. It pertains to a wide range of popular gemstones, from agates to turquoise, and it provides information about recommended equipment and supplies. Plus, it introduces jewelry making with seven projects. By following the authors' simple approach, you'll create finished stones worthy of displaying, selling or making into jewelry.

Gems in the Early Modern World

Author : Michael Bycroft
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319963791
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Gems in the Early Modern World written by Michael Bycroft and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited collection is an interdisciplinary study of gems in the early modern world. It examines the relations between the art, science, and technology of gems, and it does so against the backdrop of an expanding global trade in gems. The eleven chapters are organised into three parts. The first part sets the scene by describing how gems moved around the early modern world, how they were set in motion, and how they were pulled together in the course of their travels. The second part is about value. It asks why people valued gems, how they determined the value of a given gem, and how the value of a gem was connected to its perceived place of origin. The third part deals with the skills involved in cutting, polishing, and mounting gems, and how these skills were transmitted and articulated by artisans. The common themes of all these chapters are materials, knowledge and global trade. The contributors to this volume focus on the material properties of gems such as their weight and hardness, on the knowledge involved in exchanging them and valuing them, and on the cultural consequences of the expanding trade in gems in Eurasia and the Americas.

Gem Cutting

Author : John Sinkankas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Gem Cutting written by John Sinkankas and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over half a century, Gem Cutting has served as the go-to guide for beginners and experts alike. Offering a wealth of information for everyone, it starts with the fundamentals and leads logically to techniques and projects that will challenge even the most advanced cutter. Every step is described in detail and illustrated with drawings and photographs. Sinkankas covers common pitfalls and, wherever possible, offers hints on how to take money-saving shortcuts. Incorporating tips on operating equipment for greatest efficiency, he explains how to make or choose equipment for sawing, grinding, sanding, and other basic operations. Special chapters describe how to cut and polish cabochons, faceted gems, spheres and beads; how to tumble gems; and how to make carvings, engravings, inlays, and mosaics.

Secrets of the Gem Trade

Author : Richard W. Wise
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780972822381
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (223 download)

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Download or read book Secrets of the Gem Trade written by Richard W. Wise and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive book for anyone wanting to learn how the best gemologists in the world evaluate precious gems, and what makes one stone merely a good stone versus a truly fabulous museum-quality gem. The author, Richard W. Wise, is one of the world's foremost gemologists.

Stars and Stones

Author : Peter Stockinger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781906958732
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (587 download)

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Download or read book Stars and Stones written by Peter Stockinger and published by . This book was released on 2016-05 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the hidden powers of crystals and gemstones. For millennia, magicians and astrologers, familiar with celestial magic, knew that precious stones held an important key for the maintenance of health and wellbeing. During the Age of Reason this knowledge was lost. Now, nearly 400 years later drawing from ancient sources, Peter Stockinger's astro-magical lapidary invites you to re-discover this long-lost knowledge and to learn how to utilise the magical and therapeutic powers of gems. - Read the in-depth descriptions of 30 gemstones and crystals revealing their hidden lore, and discover their practical use from antiquity; - Study real-life cases that demonstrate how to use the beneficial powers of crystals and gemstones; - Learn how to find your perfect gem, create gemstone talismans and manufacture lucky fixed star rings. The lapidary also contains a thorough introduction to the subject of traditional astrology, a therapeutic index and a detailed glossary.