Gemstone Tumbling, Cutting, Drilling & Cabochon Making: A Simple Guide to Finishing Rough Stones
Product Description
Gemstone Tumbling, Cutting, Drilling & Cabochon Making: A Simple Guide to Finishing Rough Stones
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
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