Carving ocean jasper: an introduction to a remarkable lapidary material
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The piece of Ocean jasper, trade name for rare orbicular jasper, is worked upon through a series of 6 steps. The gem material is very visual allowing for the natural patterns in the stone to inspire motifs and images.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2004
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Shell cameo carving
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A list of materials needed and a step-by-step guide on intermediate shell carving are presented. Cassis madagascarienisis or the Emperor Helmet is the shell of choice. The carving design is Triton and his trumpet.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1996
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Carving with a light touch
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Step-by-step instructions on carving pipestone are presented by stone carver Jim Morris and designer Roberta Rup.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1999
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