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Threading Alternatives For Beadwork And Jewelry
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 Posted in Jewelry Making | No Comments »
There are many issues about the choice of stringing material for beading. Here is an interesting article on the different stringing materials and their usage. One very important lesson I ... Read more..Lapidary Techniques That Will Amaze You!
Sunday, February 7th, 2010 Posted in Used Lapidary Equipment | No Comments »
By Emily A Clark Every step in special lapidary techniques is vital from the choice of the slab, the trim sawing to the final polish. But potentially the most vital is ... Read more..Stringing Choices For Beading And Jewelry Making
Sunday, January 10th, 2010 Posted in Jewelry Making | No Comments »
One very important lesson I learned is that there is no one, all-purpose (Universal) stringing material. Here are the major stringing materials along with how and when to use each ... Read more..Why Some Gemstones are Cut as Cabochons
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 Posted in Faceting | No Comments »
Author: GemSelect In the gemstone world, a cabochon is a stone that is cut with a highly polished rounded or convex top with no faceting, with a flat or slightly domed ... Read more..Fancy Cuts And Cutting Techniques That Enhance The Glamour of Gemstones
Monday, November 30th, 2009 Posted in Used Lapidary Equipment | No Comments »
// By Gen Wright Gemstones have the natural glamor and aura in them. However, their grace and sparkle comes up when they are given fancy cuts and design by the jeweler ... Read more..Five Reasons Used Lapidary Equipment Makes Sense For You
Saturday, September 12th, 2009 Posted in Used Lapidary Equipment | 17 Comments »
It's probably obvious to you and me that used lapidary equipment makes perfect sense. But, just in case there are those out there who still aren't convinced, here are the ... Read more..An Intro To Lapidary and Gemstones
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 Posted in Gemstones, Lapidary Rough | No Comments »
Most of the time you will find people that collect stamps, some collect coins and other collect collectors beer cans and soda cans with pictures of their favorite sports start ... Read more..How to Use Lapidary Rough
Friday, August 21st, 2009 Posted in Lapidary Rough | 68 Comments »
If you have never heard of a lapidary then you may want to learn more about it if you are looking for a fun hobby. If you'd like to become ... Read more..Rock Polishing Equipment – A Lapidary’s Friend
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 Posted in Rock Tumblers | 66 Comments »
Rock polishing equipment for the lapidary is as necessary to him as a wrench is to a mechanic. A good lapidary can fix and repair jewelry, customize silver and gold, ... Read more..Used Lapidary Equipment Allows You To Carve Wonders Out Of Rocks
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 Posted in Used Lapidary Equipment | 60 Comments »
If you believe that beautiful creations can come out of rocks, then you need used lapidary equipment. People that love to be creative with different rocks, find it extremely hard ... Read more..