Gemstone Tumbling, Cutting, Drilling & Cabochon Making : A Simple Guide to Finishing Rough Stones - Jim Magnuson

Gemstone Tumbling, Cutting, Drilling & Cabochon Making

A Simple Guide to Finishing Rough Stones

By: Jim Magnuson, Val Carver, Carol Wood (Photographer)

Paperback | 16 June 2015

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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

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