Gem Cutting and Lapidary Books

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1BK1  Cabochon Cutting  by Jack R. Cox - This is an informative paper back book which covers the basics of cutting a rock and grinding stones into cabochons for making jewelry.  This is a paperback book measuring 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"  in size and 64 pages with many pictures and illustrations. 

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Cabochon Cutting

$5.00 1BK2  Advanced Cabochon Cutting  by Jack R. Cox - This is an informative paper back book which covers more advanced technique's in grinding stones into cabochons..  This is a paperback book measuring 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"  in size and 61 pages with many pictures and illustrations. 

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Advanced Cabochon Cutting

$5.50 1BK3  The Art of Gem Cutting  by Dr. H. C. Dake - This is an informative paper back book which covers many aspects of the lapidary field to include, cutting rock, sphere making, faceting, rock tumbling and making cabochons.  This is a paperback book measuring 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"  in size and 96 pages with many pictures and illustrations. 

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The Art of Gem Cutting

$21.95 1BK4  Introduction to Lapidary  by Pansy D. Kraus - A Paper Back Book with many pictures and illustrations.  An introduction to all aspects of lapidary is provided by the author.  She describes the processes, tools, cutting spheres, making beads, and faceting.  She provides a coherent overview of a vast and complex field, from the elementals of getting started to studio visits with lapidary artists, where we discover what may be possible.   (9" x 7").  Written by Steve Parker, copyright 187, 196 pages.

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Introduction to Lapidary

$5.00 1BK6  Gemstone Carving by Wertz - Easy to follow book on carving gemstones with detailed instructions for carving flat work, carvings in the round and portraits in stone.  This is a paperback book measuring 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"  in size and 47 pages with many pictures and illustrations.

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Gemstone Carving

$5.00 1BK7  How to Use Diamond Abrasives by Riggle - Easy to follow book on how to use various different stages from sawing a rock to grinding and polishing with diamond machines that use different types of diamond wheels and laps.  The basics of cutting a stone with a trim saw and the stages to go through with the diamond wheels and discs to come up with a finished product or cabochon.  This is a paperback book measuring 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"  in size and 30 pages with many pictures and illustrations.

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How to Use Diamond Abrasives

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