Handbook For The Amateur Lapidary
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Handbook For The Amateur Lapidary
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Author : James Harry Howard
language : en
Publisher: Ravenio Books
Release Date : 1935
Handbook For The Amateur Lapidary written by James Harry Howard and has been published by Ravenio Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1935 with Design categories.
Man was cutting, carving and polishing gems long before he began to leave written records of his doings. Many Museums have countless examples of the lapidary work done by those artisans and artists, who wrought from raw materials, with exceedingly primitive equipment, objects of art that our modern workers would be hard taxed to surpass. Today, in the Far East, native artisans with hand or foot driven wheels are producing perfect polishes on difficult gems, showing workmanship of which we amateurs with full complement of tools may well be envious. Gem cutting is only one of many arts that are old. Ceramics, wood working, metal working and so forth are old arts. The thing that is peculiar is that these other arts all have their extensive literatures. One may go to any public library and find many volumes on any of these subjects except gem cutting. These volumes are all-revealing, authoritative and detailed. But the subject of gem cutting is shrouded in mystery. Few have written even in generalities on the subject. The Author, several years ago, conducted a search for such literature. He found absolutely nothing. Much later he learned of and borrowed, a copy of Oliver Byrnes, “Handbook for the Mechanic, Artisan and Engineer” and found in it an exceedingly interesting chapter on gem cutting. But the volume was written about 75 years ago, probably had a very limited circulation, was never reprinted, and not one library in fifty ever heard of it. That is the only volume the Author has ever found that treats even briefly of gem cutting. This excludes of course such texts as “The Gem Cutters Craft” by Leopold Cleremont which have chapters on the technique of cutting, but that treat of it so generally that they cannot be used as instructions. The art for some reason has always been passed down from generation to generation by apprenticeship only. When the Author began the above mentioned investigation he was told “The cutting of gems can be learned only through an apprenticeship.” There is no desire here to picture the art as an easy one to learn nor to minimize the skill that is shown by the work of the professional lapidaries, nor to intimate that the professional could, if he would, reveal all his secrets in one brief volume. The desire is to lift the cloud of mystery that has always surrounded the operation and show that actually there is nothing mysterious in the practices of the profession, but only certain basic rules, which, if obeyed, will bring definite results. It is hoped that the instructions herein given are sufficiently explicit that the beginner in the work will have no especial difficulties. It is hoped also that they are not so tedious but that they will be readable by those who do not propose to cut gems but who are, nevertheless, interested in the operation.
Revised Lapidary Handbook
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Author : James Harry Howard
language : en
Publisher: Ravenio Books
Release Date : 2015-11-04
Revised Lapidary Handbook written by James Harry Howard and has been published by Ravenio Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-04 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
This resource is organized as follows: I. Sawing The Diamond Saw Speed Lubricant Making a Diamond Saw General Notes on Diamond Sawing Mud Sawing The Silicon Carbide Saw Wire Sawing Band Sawing II. Cabochon Cutting Cutting and Polishing Outlining Flatting the Base Cementing Technique No. 1 Technique No. 2 Finishing the Front General Notes Special Treatments III. Large Flats IV. Gem Drilling Tube Drills The Diamond Pointed Dbill The Rod Drill Notes V. Bead Making Alternate Method-Bead Drilling Notes Rough Shaping the Beads VI. Cutting Faceted Gems VII. Advanced Facet Cutting Choosing a Cut VIII. The Optics of Brilliants IX. Mosaics X. Impregnation of Gem Materials XI. The Artificial Coloring of Agates XII. Soft Carving (With Steel Tools) XIII. Carving and Engraving Hard Materials XIV. Sphere Making XV. Bracelets and Rings XVI. Cutting Gems by Hand XVII. Diamond as Abrasive XVIII. Cutting of Diamonds XIX. Miscellaneous Useful Information
Revised Lapidary Handbook Designed To Provide Practical Instruction In All Kinds Of Gems Cutting For The Beginner And The Advanced Amateur
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Author : James Harry Howard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1946
Revised Lapidary Handbook Designed To Provide Practical Instruction In All Kinds Of Gems Cutting For The Beginner And The Advanced Amateur written by James Harry Howard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1946 with Precious stones categories.
Revised Lapidary Handbook
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Author : J. Harry Howard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-10
Revised Lapidary Handbook written by J. Harry Howard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10 with categories.
This is a new release of the original 1946 edition.
Gemcutting
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Author : Edward Brinton Smith
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
Gemcutting written by Edward Brinton Smith and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Gem cutting categories.
The Amateur Lapidary
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Author : Reginald Arthur Jerrard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1969
The Amateur Lapidary written by Reginald Arthur Jerrard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with Grinding and polishing categories.
Gem Cutting
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Author : John Sinkankas
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1962
Gem Cutting written by John Sinkankas and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1962 with Gem cutting categories.
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.
Amateur Lapidary Equipment And Its Operation
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Author : J. H. Roblyer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date :
Amateur Lapidary Equipment And Its Operation written by J. H. Roblyer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Gems categories.
Rock And Gem Polishing
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Author : Edward Fletcher
language : en
Publisher: Blandford
Release Date : 1973-01-01
Rock And Gem Polishing written by Edward Fletcher and has been published by Blandford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973-01-01 with Gem cutting categories.
The Lapidary Manual
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Author : Herbert Scarfe
language : en
Publisher: B. T. Batsford Limited
Release Date : 1975
The Lapidary Manual written by Herbert Scarfe and has been published by B. T. Batsford Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Gem cutting categories.