Gem Cutting: A Lapidarys Manual, 2nd Edition Sinkankas John
Gem Cutting: A Lapidarys Manual, 2nd Edition Sinkankas John A hobby backed by centuries of tradition, amateur gem cutting remains popular today. With his own experience in mind, he wrote Gem Cutting…
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Gem Cutting: A Lapidarys Manual, 2nd Edition Sinkankas John
A hobby backed by centuries of tradition, amateur gem cutting remains popular today. With his own experience in mind, he wrote Gem Cutting to make it possible for others to teach themselves how to do every type of lapidary work without having to attend classes.For over half a century, Gem Cutting has served as the go-to guide for beginners and experts alike. Once a completely unskilled beginner himself, Captain John Sinkankas never forgot his struggles in learning how to cut and polish gemstones without the benefit of an instructor.
Every step is described in detail and illustrated with drawings and photographs. 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. Sinkankas covers common pitfalls and, wherever possible, offers hints on how