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Creating a matte finish for gem carvings

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Directions for an advanced project of creating a matte finish for gem cuttings are given. The materials needed to create the finish include a sand blaster, carborundum powder, and sintered diamond burrs.

Author: Thompson, Sharon Elaine, McPhee, Thomas R.
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2001
Gem cutting

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Creating feathers in a gem carving

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An advanced-level, 14-step project describes the tools and techniques required to accurately depict bird head, body, tail and flight feathers in carved gems.

Author: Thompson, Sharon Elaine, McPhee, Thomas R.
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2000
Column, Portrayals, Birds, Gem carving, Birds in art

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