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By Pansy Kraus. An authoritative introduction to all aspects of lapidary. Describes the process, tools, and equipment of each branch of this fascinating hobby, helping the reader choose a technique, get started right away, and determine which tools will work best to achieve specific results. Krause describes the considerable rewards of tumbling rocks, making cabochons, carving gem materials, lapping, cutting spheres, making beads, and faceting. She provides a coherent overview of a vast and complex field, from the elementals of getting started, to the studio visits with lapidary artists, where we discover what may be possible.
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