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Lapidary for Beginners: Comprehensive Step By Step Blueprint to Lapidary Processes - Tumbling, Cutting, Cabbing, Carving, and Faceting For Beginners

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Are you always intrigued by the fantastic work of lapidaries, for example, the sparkling diamond on a ring, the beautiful emerald stones on a pendant, and other artwork pieces made of precious stones?

And has this made you want to make something similar but haven’t been able to start because you don’t know where to start without making potentially costly mistakes?

If you've answered YES,

This book will teach you the basics of lapidary art and guide you on how to cut, shape, and polish precious stones!

Turning a raw stone into a beautiful gemstone is one of the purest forms of art, and being able to come up with designs that amuse not just yourself but the people who get the chance to see your work is a dream that can come true.

Being a beginner, you might be wondering..

Where do you begin?

Do you need to have some training in lapidary?

What are some of the essential tools you should have?

How hard or easy is it to learn this art?

How do you perfect your craft to become one of the best lapidarists?

Well, you are right where you will find answers to these and other related questions.

In this book, you will learn:

The history of lapidary and how it has evolved over the years

The different terms used in lapidary and the processes involved in transforming rough stones into gemstones

The importance of studying your rough rocks

How to cut slabs and preforms like the pros to maximizing the features or patterns in these rough stones

The tumbling process and how to turn dull pieces into glistening gems

The steps involved in turning rocks into cabochons, curved and faceted pieces

The main tools, equipment, and materials used in cutting, tumbling, cabbing, curving, and faceting processes

The qualities and qualifications which you need to be great at this art

The skills involved in identifying and handling precious stones

And much more!

Even though you are just starting your journey, this book will simplify this art for you and make you an expert within no time, and more importantly, help you realize why becoming a lapidarist is one of the best decisions you could ever make!

© 2023 Fanton Publishers (E-bog): 6610001134716

Udgivelsesdato

E-bog: 12. februar 2023

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