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Book Synopsis Master Gem Cutting Tips by : Gerald L. Wykoff
Download or read book Master Gem Cutting Tips written by Gerald L. Wykoff and published by Adamas. This book was released on 1993-09-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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.
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 Art of Gem Cutting - Including Cabochons, Faceting, Spheres, Tumbling and Special Techniques by : H C Dake
Download or read book Art of Gem Cutting - Including Cabochons, Faceting, Spheres, Tumbling and Special Techniques written by H C Dake and published by Carveth Press. This book was released on 2011-06-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This antiquarian book contains a detailed and practical guide to gem cutting as a hobby, with information on cabochons, faceting, spheres, tumbling, special techniques, and more. An exhaustive manual with complete instructions for tool use and all the elementary information a prospective lapidary might need to know, this book constitutes a must-read for anyone looking to begin a hobby in gem cutting. The chapters of this book include: "Gem Cutting as a Hobby", "Type of Equipment", "Four Operations", "Sawing", "Mud Sawing", "Diamond Blade Saws", "Sawing Coolants Water Versus Kerosene", "Diamond Saw Trouble", "Power Feed Saws", "Sawing Large Specimens", etcetera. This vintage text is being republished now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on gemmology.
Book Synopsis Cutting Gemstones by : John Broadfoot
Download or read book Cutting Gemstones written by John Broadfoot and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gemologue written by Liza Urla and published by Antique Collector's Club. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Liza Urla is the author of the jewelry blog, Gemologue https://gemologue.com/tag/jewelry-blog
Book Synopsis Gemstone Cutting 101 by : Tia A Beach
Download or read book Gemstone Cutting 101 written by Tia A Beach and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the ultimate beginner's guide to lapidary - Gemstone Cutting 101. Have you ever been fascinated by the beauty of gemstones and wondered how they are cut and polished to perfection? Look no further as this book is the perfect guide for you. Written with simplicity and clarity in mind, this book is an essential read for all beginners who want to master the art of lapidary. Here are some of the results and benefits you will experience from reading Gemstone Cutting 101: - Gain a thorough understanding of the lapidary process - Learn the tools and equipment required for gemstone cutting - Discover various gemstone shapes and styles that you can create - Understand the different types of gemstone cuts and their effects on the final product Our featured list includes: - Step-by-step instructions for each stage of lapidary - Tips and tricks to improve your cutting techniques - Beautiful images of finished gemstones - Accessible language and clear explanations for beginners - Unleashing your creativity and discovering the beauty of gemstones Make sure to add Gemstone Cutting 101 to your cart today. Purchase your copy now and be on your way to becoming a master lapidarist!
Book Synopsis Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals by : Patti Polk
Download or read book Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals written by Patti Polk and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-11-11 with total page 474 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.
Book Synopsis The Techniques of Master Faceting by : Gerald L. Wykoff
Download or read book The Techniques of Master Faceting written by Gerald L. Wykoff and published by Adamas Publications. This book was released on 1985 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 Diagrams for Faceting by : Glenn Vargas
Download or read book Diagrams for Faceting written by Glenn Vargas and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Practical Gemcutting by : Nance Perry
Download or read book Practical Gemcutting written by Nance Perry and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Presentation Zen written by Garr Reynolds and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2009-04-15 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.
Book Synopsis The Art of Gem Cutting by : Henry Carl Dake
Download or read book The Art of Gem Cutting written by Henry Carl Dake and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Secret Teachings of Gemcutting by : Justin Prim
Download or read book The Secret Teachings of Gemcutting written by Justin Prim and published by . This book was released on 2021-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Secret Teachings of Gemcutting is a collection of classic gemstone designs spanning 500 years. The designs are presented with full color photos, historical information, cutting advice, and design information. These are industry standard designs for the gem and jewelry trade for all the major gemstone cutting centers around the world. This collection marks the first time the designs have been compiled for public consumption. This volume will prove useful to both gemcutters who want to cut these essential designs and to jewelers who would like a visual aid to present different gemstone styles to their customers. Aside from the designs, the introductory chapters of the book contain invaluable information about gemstone design, optics, gem physics, modifying designs, pairing rough gems with an appropriate design, and more.
Book Synopsis Gemstone Settings by : Anastasia Young
Download or read book Gemstone Settings written by Anastasia Young and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-03-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gemstone Settings is the most in-depth, technical guide to stone setting. Jewelry makers will enjoy an encyclopedic overview, which features an extensive summary of stone-setting and techniques for creating beautiful gemstone jewelry, from basic bezels and prongs to pave, carre, clusters, and numerous others--including cold joins, precious metal clay, settings for fragile stones, and settings that allow the stones to move. You'll also discover detailed information about stones and metals--including their suitability, gorgeous photos and illustrations for visual support, what makes a design wearable and durable, and detailed information on pre-made versus handmade settings. Step by step, learn how to set your most beloved precious, semiprecious, and organic stones with projects that range from elegant diamond masterpieces to earthy pearl or coral everyday favorites.
Download or read book Gemstone Quilts written by MJ Kinman and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-10-25 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Piece dazzling diamond and gorgeous gemstone quilts Add dimension and luminosity to your quilts with gorgeous gemstone piecing! Learn the basics of abstraction and color theory as you piece stunning works of art with gem quilt expert MJ Kinman. After years of perfecting her technique, Kinman explains freezer paper piecing in brilliant detail with jewel quilting ideas to help you express your own creativity. Get helpful advice on fabric selection and quilting patterns to illuminate each cut. A sample gem quilt pattern helps you practice as you follow along step by step. Then find your own muse and bring any gemstone to life in exquisite detail. Just as gems can sparkle and glow in a million different ways, you’ll be inspired by the author’s work and a gallery of student quilts to help you let go of perfection and embrace the chaos of color and light. Shine on! Learn to create freezer-paper patterns for your own gemstone quilts Build skills as you sew a sample diamond quilt top, with step-by-step instructions See a gallery of ground-breaking jewel quilts from the author and her students