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This collection of books represents the finest in educational materials for the facetor, jewelery manufacturer and mineral collector. The book selection is geared for all areas of lapidary from the novice looking for general information to the professional seeking ways to cut the perfect gemstone.
Book, Introduction to Lapidary
$21.95
For those interested in learning what lapidary is all about and how to get started. Introduction to all aspects of lapidary including Rock Tumbling, Cabochon Cutting, Faceting and Gem Carving. The author describes the processes, tools and equipment for each of these fascinating hobbies, as well as the rewards. 196 pages. Kraus.
Faceting Book, Facet Cutters Handbook
$4.50
Here’s what the author says... “I took it upon myself to write a book that would help beginners in our club faceting class.” This book contains everything one needs to know in order to expertly facet a gemstone. 22 beautiful cuts. 64 pages.
Faceting Book, Meetpoint Faceting
$13.50
A must for the beginning student. Authors carefully detail the concept of meetpoint faceting by taking the beginner through a standard round cut. Instructions continue through the oval, marquise, pear and emerald. A prerequisite to the Facet Design Books listed elsewhere. 100 pages. Long and Steele.
Faceting Book, Faceting for Amateurs
$0.00
122 illustrations, 24 tables and 19 basic cutting diagrams. Describes more than 185 facetable materials giving cutting and polishing data for each. There are special chapters on buying, sorting and preparing gem rough for faceting. 330 pages, hardcover. Vargas. TEMPORARILY OUT OF PRINT
Faceting Book, Diagrams for Faceting, Vol. 1
$30.00
A compilation of over 160 gem cuts starting with the simple cuts for beginners, the most popular cuts for the experienced faceter and a section devoted to unusual shapes. 184 pages, hardcover. Vargas.
Faceting Book, Diagrams for Faceting, Vol. 2
$30.00
Over 150 gem cuts are included in this book. Some complex cutting diagrams are included for very unusual and unique shapes. Prepared for the advanced amateur. 151 pages, hardcover. Vargas.
Faceting Book, Diagrams for Faceting, Vol. 3
$30.00
Over 130 new and unusual cuts. Some of the cuts are easy to perform yet produce spectacular looking gems, others are complex cuts that will challenge even the advanced faceter. Many of the diagrams were contributed by faceters from Australia, Canada, South Africa, France as well as the United States. 149 pages, Hardcover. Vargas.
Faceting Book, Fundamental Faceting
$8.95
An excellent primary and instruction manual for anyone interested in faceting. Profusely illustrated and written for the beginner who has little or no knowledge of the subject. Required reading for anyone who thinks they might like to try faceting or is shopping for a faceting machine. 32 pages.
Facet Design Books
A very popular series of six volumes which detail the faceting of fancy shapes: Oval, Pear, Navette/Marquise, Hearts, Emeralds, Rounds and Barions. Using a computer, the authors have developed exact cutting instructions to 1/10 of a degree which enables the beginning facetors to successfully cut these the fancy shapes using the meetpoint technique. Each volume contains more than 20 detailed designs with 3-view scaled drawings. Long and Steele.
• Faceting Book, Facet Design Vol. 1 $10.95
• Faceting Book, Facet Design Vol. 2 $10.95
• Faceting Book, Facet Design Vol. 3 $10.95
• Faceting Book, Facet Design Vol. 4 $10.95
• Faceting Book, Facet Design Vol. 5 $10.95
• Faceting Book, Facet Design Vol. 6 $10.95
• Faceting Book, Facet Design Vol. 7 $10.95
• Faceting Book, Facet Design Complete Set $68.97
Book of Gem Cuts
A series of 4 volumes with faceting instructions for many unusual and hard to find cuts. Great for the faceter seeking to cut something different.
Book, Art of Gem Cutting
$5.50
A good overview of the lapidary hobby and equipment used by the beginner. Complete discussions on cabochon cutting, faceting, spheres, tumbling, drilling, and buying the rough material. 96 pages. Drake.
Book, Use of Diamond Abrasives to Cut Gemstones
$5.00
Details the proper use of diamond powders and compounds in lapidary work. Includes cabochon trim sawing, slab sawing, grinding, dopping, smoothing, polishing, equipment and supplies. 8 1/2 x 11, 30 pages.
Book, Cabochon Cutting Book
$5.00
An informative book that tells and illustrates how to cut a cabochon. Everything to start you on your way to expert cutting. Profusely illustrated in 64 pages. Cox.
Tumbling Book, How to Tumble Polish Gemstones
$5.00
Instructions on the selection, preparation and tumbling operations for gemstones are given in detail. Profusely illustrated. 32 pages. Wexler.
Carving Book, Lapidary Carving
$25.00
The author clearly describes the carving of small transparent gems into rings and pendant forms. Methods for carving basic shapes are explained in detail. Techniques for making special tools are summarized. Drilling and frosting methods, as well as the important processes of smoothing and polishing are covered in detail. Entire chapters are devoted to detailed descriptions of carving techniques and problems encountered with many of the common gemstones. 134 pages. Hunt.
Carving Book, American Lapidary - The Carved Gemstone
$25.00
A sophisticated, down to earth analysis of the gemstone designs that have changed the face of the jewelry world. Detailed instructions for severals designs and techniques. 352 illustrations. 192 pages. Hunt.
Book, Jewelry Makers Handbook
$5.95
A beginners introduction to the art of making jewelry. Includes information on tools, equipment, supplies, heating, soldering, polishing, coloring, stonesetting, chain making design and repair. 64 pages.
Book, Jewelry Craft Made Easy
$5.95
This book is for the beginner who wants to assemble finished jewelry using pre-finished gemstones, mountings and findings. 64 pages. French.
Book, Jewelry Making for Beginners
$4.50
An easy-to-learn method for fabricating soldered jewelry pieces that will keep the novice from getting discouraged. All steps are clearly shown. 48 pages. Soukup.
Book, How to Repair Jewelry
$5.00
Step-by-step instructions show how to fix broken chains, replace lost parts, rebuild broken prongs, remove and reset gems, size rings and much more. 8 1/2 x 11, 30 pages.
Book, How to Design Jewelry
$4.50
Explains how to design mountings that give that special, individual look. Illustrates in detail, designs on geometric patterns and attractive animal shapes for rings and pendants. 30 pages.
Book, How to Make Wire Jewelry
$5.00
Shows you how to make pins, pendants, chains, necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, stick pins and novelties from wire. 8 1/2 x 11, 30 pages.
Book, Moods in Wire 2nd Edition
$29.95
A comprehensive guide to the fine art of wire wrapping. Shown in step by step detailed drawings, the author covers wire wrapping for 29 projects including rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants, stick pins, shark teeth, spider pins and a cross. 112 pages. Sinclair.
Book, Silversmithing and Art Metal
$19.95
An excellent presentation for beginners as well as for professional craftsmen involved in working with metals. Easy to follow, clear instructions. Soft cover. 176 pages. Bovin.
Book The Complete Metalsmith
$14.95
This classic handbook provides full coverage to techniques and adds new procedures to its enclycopedic breath. The straight foreward text and clear instructive drawings bring even complex techniques within everyone's reach. Extensive charts and tables offer valuable information and resources. Soft cover 192 pages. McCreight.
Book, Lost Wax Investment Casting
$5.00
A how-to-do manual that shows you how to make the equipment you will need as well as how to use it to make patterns, molds and castings for jewelry. 64 pages. Sopcok.
Book, Centrifugal or Lost Wax Casting
$19.95
A thorough book on all phases of centrifugal or lost wax casting. Practical ideas an instructions are provided in a clear, easy to follow format. Some of the subject matter includes tools, model making, vulcanizing, wax forms, casting machines, finishing techniques and gold refining. Soft cover. 143 pages. Bovin.
Book, Basics of Bead Stringing
$8.95
A straight forward, easy to understand instruction manual that shows in words and pictures the basic steps and techniques of stringing beads and pearls. 48 pages. Champion
Book, Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals
$19.00
The author, a former curator of Geology and Mineralogy at the American Museum of Natural History, has prepared this book for the serious mineral collector. In addition to over 260 photographs (149 in color) and detailed descriptions of 270 minerals, simple procedures and tests are used to ensure accurate identification of rock and minerals around the world. Part of the famous Peterson Field Guide Series. 370 pages. Soft cover. Pough.
Book, Rocks and Minerals
$17.00
Simon and Schuster's field guide for easy identification of over 1000 illustrated minerals specimens. This book, with over 600 color photos and mineral identifications, serves as an excellent field guide as well as a technical information guide. Appearance, classification, practical uses, crystal formation, mode of occurrence, rarity and primary source are included in clear, concise detail. 608 pages. Soft cover.
Book, Audubon's Guide to Rocks and Minerals
$19.00
A quality handbook with 794 full color photographs of rocks, gems and minerals. Visually organized for quick identification of all important mineral species found in North America. Included are specific property keys for identification as well as descriptions of natural rock environments in which minerals occur. A must for all beginners interested in gemstones and minerals and a great addition to the library of the experienced rockhound. 850 pages. Protective vinyl cover. Chesterman and Lowe.
Book, Gemstones
$11.95
An introduction to the wonderful world of gemstones. This beautifully prepared book has breathtaking color photos that capture the glistening beauty of gemstones in both the natural state and as cut stones. Included are drawings and details on the formation and mining of many types of gemstones from amethyst to zircon. 60 pages. Woodward.
Book, Midwest Gem Fossil and Mineral Trails
$10.95
An informative book for Rockhounds searching for specimens in the states of South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Detail maps and instructions are included for specific sites.
Book, Midwest Gem Trails - Great Lakes
$10.95
A field guide for the gem hunter, mineral collector and tourist. Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana and Minnesota.
Book, The Rockhounds Handbook
$12.95
Learn about rock and mineral formation, tools, identification, finding minerals in the field, legal aspects, preparation and preservation, cutting and polishing, and making jewelry from your finds. Numerous illustrations and B/W photos. Color photos highlight over 50 of the most commonly encountered minerals. 194 pages. Mitchell.
Book, Fee Mining in the US
$11.95
This directory will help collectors locate over 120 fee mines and other places to hunt rocks and minerals throughout the country. Seasons, days and hours of operation are included for each site as well as the address, directions, cost, tools and supplies needed. Organized by region, it is an invaluable guide for the gem hunter. 144 pages. Monaco.
Video, Beginner Faceting
$37.95
Faceting Basics. Learning how to facet stones was never made less complicated than this video. The instructor takes the viewer through each step from setting up the faceting machine to the final polish of the gemstone. Included are many useful tips that make the task of faceting easier.
Video, First Steps in Lapidary
$37.95
After a discussion of the history and various aspects of lapidary, Lee Martin introduces rock tumbling and the art of cutting a cabochon. Following a brief demonstration of the various steps in rock tumbling, Sandy Taylor shows how to cut a cabochon on the Graves Cab-Mate. Everything from cutting the original material to polishing the final piece is demonstrated in easy to follow steps. This video not only introduces people to the world of lapidary, it also teaches how the products we admire are actually created. 60 minutes.
Video, Creating a Cabochon
$37.95
A detailed presentation of all the steps required to create a beautiful cab. From selecting rough to the final polishing, this video will show you how. 1 hour 45 min.
Fred Wards Gem Series
A prominent author and gemologist, whose work has appeared on National Geographic, presents a series of books compiling history, geology, lore and sources of each type of gemstone. Filled with rich colored photos, the book presents an excellent study into the gems covered.
The Gem Trail Series Books
A series of books for the Rockound who wants to locate his own rocks and mineral specimens. Each book is prepared by authors who have spent years locating and prospecting for minerals and specimens. Maps and location of specific types of minerals are provided in detail.
• Book, Gem Trails - Arizona $11.95
• Book, Gem Trails - Colorado $9.95
• Book, Gem Trails - Nevada $8.95
• Book, Gem Trails - New Mexico $12.95
• Book, Gem Trails - Oregon $10.95
• Book, Gem Trails - PA and NJ $12.95
• Book, Gem Trails - Texas $12.95
• Book, Gem Trails - Utah $9.95
• Book, Gems and Minerals of Washington $9.95

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