LAPIDARY BOOKS
CABOCHON CUTTING
Cox. Illustrations, photos, and detailed instructions will tell and show you how to cut a cabochon. Everything to start you on your way to expert cutting.
#240-226; CABOCHON CUTTING, SHP. WT. 6 OZS.;
$5.00
ADVANCED CABOCHON CUTTING
Cox. Learn how to master special shaped cabochon cutting, assembled stones, star stones and cat’s eyes. Special sections on opal and jade. 65 pages of detailed, illustrated text.
#240-227; ADVANCED CABOCHON CUTTING, SHP. WT. 6 OZS,;
$5.00
HOW TO POLISH FEM STONES
Wexler. Step-by-step instructions for turning pebbles and rough stones into sparkling jewels. A guide to the type of tumbling equipment available and how to use it.
#240-231; HOW TO POLISH GEM STONES, SHP. WT.
$5.95
THE ROCKHOUNDS HANDBOOK
Mitchell, An indispensible how-to-begin book for the novice and a handy reference guide for experienced collectors. Discusses equipment, mineral identification, and geology. Photo's and illistrations.
#580-023(L);
ROCKHOUNDS HANDBOOK; SOFT COVER; (184 PAGES); SHP. WT. 1 LB.; $15.95
GEMSTONE TUMBLING INSTRUCTIONS
LORTON, Explains principles of tumbling and gives directions for easy use of rotary tumblers. Includes many helpful hints and tips.
(This books provided when purchasing any Lortone rotary tumbler, up to 12 pound tumblers.)
#580-034 (L); GEMSTONE TUMBLING INSTRUCTIONS; SOFT COVER, (21 PAGES), SHP. WT. 2 OZS.; $3.00
COMMON ROCKS
ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO COMMON ROCKS AND THEIR MINERALS
This is an enlargement of the proceeding, smaller handbook, to which I have expressly added further information on the common rock-forming minerals to make the book more complete and practical. I have also added a chart to show which rocks, so that when the reader keys down the name of a rock he can also quickly determine what kinds of minerals are most likely to be found with that rock, or in it. Here and there, elsewhere in the book, I have inserted bits of useful information which add o its scope and use. I hope the reader will find this, therefore, a more useful and handy reference to take with him in the field. Good rock hunting to you all!
#ISBN 0-87961-054-9; COMMON ROCKS; Soft Cover; (59 PAGES); $4.95
HOW TO TUMBLE POLISH GEMSTONES
WEXLER, Step-by-step indispensible for turning rough stone into sparkling jewels. Includes tips on purchasing and using equipment and supplies. Large format, with photo's and illistrations
#580-019 (L);
HOW TO TUMBLE POLISH GEMSTONES; (31 PAGES); SOFT COVER; SHP. WT. 4 OZS.; $5.95
LOST WAX OR INVESTMENT CASTING
SOPCAK, A how-to-do manual that shows assembly and use of equipment to make wax patterns, molds and castings for jewelry.
#580-014 (L); LOST WAX CASTING; SOFTCOVER; (65 PAGES); SHP. WT. 4 OZS.; $5.00
HANDBOOK OF GEM STONE CARVING
Wertz. An easy-to-follow book on carving gemstones. A complete guide for amateurs with step-by-step instructions for carving flat work, in the round, and portraits in stone. Filled with instructions and photos.
#240-232; HANDBOOK OF GEM STONE CARVING; SHP. WT. 6 OZS.;
$5.00
ADVANCED OPAL CUTTING
THE LONG AWAITED COMPANION TO OPAL CUTTING MADE EASY IS HERE
Downing, Using the author's proven step-by-step techniques, you will learn:
How to sneak up on an opal to get the best from it.
Deal with imperfections.
Properly dome an opal cabochon.
Make doublets from problem stones.
Carve boulder opal seams.
Design & assemble intarsia.
Inlay opal jewelry.
Use opal chips in innovative ways.
Treat cracked (CRAZED), opals & stabilize matrix.
Protect your opal in a setting.
Design jewelry using Paul's unique.
Finish a design project step-by step.
Set an opal safely.
Find new jewelry design ideas.
JDR0091;
ADVANCED OPAL CUTTING; Soft Cover; (144 PAGES); $15.95DVD-OPAL CUTTING MADE EASY
Downing. Covers step-by-step instructions for selecting, cutting and polishing opals. About 30 minutes.
#240-229; OPAL CUTTING MADE EASY, SHP. WT. 1 LB.; $29.95
GEM TUMBLING & BAROQUE JEWELRY MAKING
Victor. Gives detailed information on the various stages of grinding and polishing, how to avoid common mistakes, types of tumblers, and a section on baroque jewelry making. Illustrated.
#240-230; GEM TUMBLING & BAROQUE JEWELRY MAKING, (58 PAGES), SHP. WT. 6 OZS.;
$6.50GENIE VIDEO GUIDE
For new owners of a Genie Video Guide
For new owners of a Genie and old pros as well. This new DVD contains a wealth of information about the use and care of The Genie Gem-Maker. Covers such subjects as machine setup, break-in and wheel replacement, pump trouble-shooting, maintenance, and use of the Genie in the lapidary process. Professionally produced, informative and easy to follow. Contains over 80 min. of useful technical information.#240-248; GENIE VIDEO GUIDE, SHP. WT. 1 LB.;
$29.95DVD- CABOCHON MAKING FOR PLEASURE & PROFIT
Jacobsen/Morrow. Everything you need to know to get started on your way to making beautiful cabochon cut stones! Award winning instructors take you behind the scenes and guide you step-by-step on how to cut, grind, sand and polish cabochon stones. Within hours, you will be able to begin cutting and polishing your own beautiful stones for jewelry or specimens of all the wonderful stones available. Even the experienced lapidary can learn new methods from this video. Well done, easy to follow. Approx. 1 hour.
#240-247; DVD-CABOCHON MAKING FOR PLEASURE & PROFIT, SHP. WT. 6 OZS.;
$29.00HOW TO TUMBLE ROCKS INTO GEMS-SECRETS OF THE PRO'S REVEALED
Smith, 2nd. Edition. A guide to tumble-polishing rough rock into finished gemstones. Covers basic types of equipment, selecting materials, fillers, abrasives, etc. along with steps in processing. Covers stone and metal polishing in rotary and vibratory type tumblers. Illustrated with charts in easy-to-follow style. Spiral-bound.
#240-236; HOW TO TUMBLE ROCKS INTO GEMS- SECRETS OF THE PRO'S REVEALED, SHP WT. 8 OZS.
$20.95
HOW TO USE DIAMOND ABRASIVE
Riggle. Subjects cover methods of cutting and polishing gemstones with diamond abrasives, from using saw blades on trim and slab saws to diamond grinding wheels and machines. Well illustrated with drawings and photographs.
#240-240; HOW TO USE DIAMOND ABRASIVE, SHP. WT. 6 OZS.;
$5.00
THE ART OF GEMSTONE CUTTING
Cox, Presents an in-depth look at techniques for cabbing, sphere-making. and faceting. Includes many useful tips and techniques.
#580-016 (L);
THE ART OF GEM STONE CUTTING; SOFTCOVER; (96 PAGES); SHP. WT. 8 OZS.; $5.50
WALLFORD'S PAINTING ON ROCKS SERIES
Almost anyone can learn how to turn rocks into animals, pets, a flower garden and even a town with easy-to-use acrylic paints. These guides have step-by-step instructions with color photos. Soft bound 8
1⁄2" x 11" .PAINTING
ZOO ANIMALS ON ROCKS#240-817; PAINTING ZOO ANIMALS ON ROCKS, SHP. WT. 1-1/2 LBS.;
$22.99
PAINTING ANIMALS ON ROCKS
#240-811; PAINTING ANIMALS ON ROCKS, SHP. WT. 1-1/2 LBS.;
$22.99PAINTING MORE ANIMALS ON ROCKS
#240-813; PAINTING MORE ANIMALS ON ROCKS, SHP. WT. 1-1/2 LBS.;
$22.99PAINTING PETS ON ROCKS
#240-814; PAINTING PETS ON ROCKS; SHP. WT. 1-1/2 LBS.;
$22.99PAINTING FLOWERS ON ROCKS
#240-812; PAINTING FLOWERS ON ROCKS; SHP. WT. 1-1/2 LBS.;
$22.99PAINTING HOUSES, COTTAGES & TOWNS ON ROCKS
#240-815; PAINTING HOUSES, COTTAGES & TOWNS ON ROCKS, SHP. WT. 1-1/2 LBS.,;
$22.95ROCK SCULPTURE- THE JOY OF STONE CARVING
Stage. Covers materials suitable for carving; anatomy, proportion, motion in figures; and equipment. Photos.
#240-233; ROCK SCULPTURE-THE JOY OF STONE CARVING, (46 PAGES), SHP. WT. 6 OZS.;
$6.95
INTRODUCTION TO LAPIDARY
Kraus. Excellent book for the amateur lapidary and hobbyist. Presents different types of gem cutting and polishing , from tumbled stones, cabochons and bead making to sphere making, carving, and faceting. Describes basic processes and techniques and provides helpful hints. Explains equipment used. Photos on every page, many in full color.
#240-235; INTRODUCTION TO LAPIDARY; (196 PAGES-SOFT BOUND), SHP. WT. 1 LB.-3 OZS.;
$21.95A TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO TRACKING DINOSAURS IN THE WESTERN U. S.
Panezner. A handy guide with color photographs, map and listings for exhibits and museums. It includes a geologic overview and explains about the dinosaurs that lived in this region and where their fossils can now be found.
#240-357; A TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO TRACKING DINOSAURS IN THE WESTERN U. S., (48 PAGES), SHP. WT 8 OZS.;
$6.95
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