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Which wodd?: If you want to carve a gem, which woods work best?

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Gem stone cutting and four basic stages in stone carving - roughing out, sanding and perfecting, final sanding and prepolishing and polishing are described. Different types of wood, their nature and uses are listed.

Author: Levin, Derek
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2004
Jewelers' materials & lapidary work, Jewelers Materials & Lapidary Work, Jewelers' Material and Lapidary Work Manufacturing, Usage, Evaluation, Wood, Gem cutting

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Blue and green amber

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Questions regarding how amber resin accumulate and how does it get its color as blue and green are raised. Studies reveal that the color green is a result of chlorite, while more is yet to be unraveled.

Author: Levin, Derek
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2003
Varieties, Amber

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Making a carving wheel: Make your own wood carving wheels in exactly the shape and grit you need

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A carving wheel can easily be made using very little equipment and time. Step by step instructions regarding the way to create a carving wheel are provided.

Author: Levin, Derek
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2004
Methods, Wood-carving, Wood carving, Woodwork, Woodworking

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