The turquoise mystic: Cutting a freeform cabochon
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A guide to polish turquoise to expose its beautiful color yet have its natural texture retained is outlined. The required skill level is 2 out of 3 and the first step outlined is to locate a suitable turquoise nugget, in this case it is one with a bubbly surface, referred to as seafoam.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2003
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Star Santa pendant
Article Abstract:
The detailed procedure of creation of Santa pendant is discussed. Step wise method involving the mouth, lower beard, and the belly portion of the pendant are discussed, which makes use of diamond, red coral and white opal.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2004
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Goldsmith's bench lathe
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A step-by-step method to use flex shaft as a lathe is presented. Some of the equipment needed for making it are maple, board, aluminum dowel rod, and threaded rod stock.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2005
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