Liberty Bell intarsia
Article Abstract:
The Tuscarora Lapidary Society (TLS) Liberty Bell intarsia project gets contributions from photographers, woodworkers, and a member familiar with graphic design where many lapidaries formed an integral part of the project. The process of this Liberty Bell intarsia project is encapsulated.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2003
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Machines nearly forgotten: a modern master revives the art of cutting stones with rose and straight-line engines
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Lew Wackler, a lapidary artist, has perfected the techniques of studying and reviving methods, which were nearly forgotten and considered laborious by others in this field. The great jewelry houses of Europe used rose and straight-line machines for the creation of masterpieces.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2004
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The ultrasonic drill: setup and applications
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An ultrasonic drill (USD) is used to cut stones and works by conducting energy via vibrations into an abrasive medium, which does the actual cutting. Imahashi, Branson and Modern USDs are found in lapidary circles.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2003
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