Blue Chalcedony brooch part 1: stone carving by Greg Fraser
Article Abstract:
Making a blue chalcedony brooch involves a thirteen step process of carving the stone to be set. equipment include rough stone, protection slab/trim saw, cabbing machine, flexible shaft machine, tumbler with media and abrasives, diamond carving points, phenolic wood carving points and others.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1998
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Gem carving with a fixed arbor
Article Abstract:
The fixed arbors available from commercial manufacturers allow gem carvers to use both hands and to mount the stone directly in the chuck. Indispensable features include a drip system for controlling dust and a variable speed control.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2001
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Carving nuts and bolts
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The guidelines for making ones own carving tools out of commonplace, easily acquired items in gem carving are discussed. The nut-and-bolt technique is an important addition in ones tool-making expertise.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2005
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