Cutting Patuxent River agate
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Cutting a Patuxent River agate demands care and precision. To bring out the stone's appeal, one should concentrate on its unique patterns and color. For polishing, diamond wheels with grits up to 50,000 will reveal the stone's lustre, while leather is best used as a final polish.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1999
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Four-color agate cameo: advanced project
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A 10-step process in carving a cameo is presented. Engraving pictures in precious stones is an art that has been practised for a thousand years. Although the technique has hardly changed, modern times has also provided options such as the use of a flexible-shaft machine.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1999
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Snow scene agate
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Michigan's snow scene agate and the agate pieces that were found and polished to depict an outline figure are discussed. The agates cut easily and took high polish amazingly and finally cabochons were prepared out of them.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2004
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