Download or read book The Lapidary Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Gem and Lapidary Materials written by June C. Zeitner and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete handbook of common materials used in lapidary arts, lavishly illustrated with full-colour photographs.

Download or read book Creating Lapidary Art written by Olive M. Colhour and published by . This book was released on 1998-04-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compilation of articles from Lapidary Journal Magazine and poems and stories by Olive M. Colhour, with poems and stories and quips by Ralph R. Colhour.

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Download or read book A Lapidary of Sacred Stones written by Claude Lecouteux and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-04 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive dictionary of sacred and magical gem lore that draws on the rarest source texts of Antiquity and the Middle Ages • Reveals the healing and magical virtues of familiar gemstones, such as amethyst, emerald, and diamond, as well as the lore surrounding exotic stones such as astrios, a stone celebrated by ancient magicians • Examines bezoars (stones formed in animals’ bodies) and “magnets” that attract materials other than metal • Based on ancient Arabic, Greek, Jewish, and European sources, ranging from the observations of Pliny the Elder to extremely rare texts such as the Picatrix and Damigeron’s Virtue of Stones Our ancestors believed stones were home to sacred beings of power, entities that if properly understood and cultivated could provide people protection from ill fortune, envy, and witchcraft; grant invisibility and other magical powers; improve memory; and heal the sick from a wide variety of diseases. These benefits could be obtained by wearing the stone on a ring, bracelet, or pendant; through massage treatments with the stone; or by reducing the gem into a powder and drinking it mixed with water or wine. Drawing from a wealth of ancient Arabic, Greek, Jewish, and European sources--from the observations of Pliny the Elder to extremely rare texts such as the Picatrix and Damigeron’s Virtue of Stones--Claude Lecouteux provides a synthesis of all known lore for more than 800 stones. He includes such common examples as the emerald, which when engraved with the figure of a harpy holding a lamprey in its claws will banish panic and nightmares, and beryl, which when appropriately carved can summon water spirits or win its owner high renown, as well as more exotic stones such as astrios, a stone celebrated by ancient magicians and whose center glows like a star. Lecouteux also examines bezoars--stones formed in animals’ bodies--as well as “magnets” that attract materials other than iron, such as gold, flesh, cotton, or scorpions. This comprehensive dictionary of sacred and magical gem lore, drawn from the rarest sources of Antiquity and the Middle Ages, represents a one-of-a-kind resource for gem enthusiasts and magical practitioners alike.

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Download or read book The World of Opals written by Allan W. Eckert and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1997-10-02 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers will find fascinating details about the discovery, whereabouts, and value of famous opals, from such classic specimens as the Burning of Troy Opal to the Bonanza Opal and other more recent discoveries. Finally, the book surveys today's major opal-producing areas and provides current information on opal occurrence worldwide. Punctuating the text are useful tables, extensive glossaries of opal types and opal-related terms, and beautiful photographs that capture the essence and mystery of this most exquisite stone.

Download or read book Lapidary As a Hobby written by Walter Vargas and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-02-13 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to learn exactly how to get started doing lapidary and learn what the pros do? Discover The Secrets For Successful Lapidary That Teach You How To Cut Those Gemstones And Make Them Into An Object of Beauty Every Time...Even As A Beginner! Just Follow The Instructions And You'll Be Cutting And Polishing Gemstones Like A Pro In No Time! Are you ready to get started on your journey to becoming a skilled gem cutter - a lapidarist? Yes? Then let's get started! All too often a budding gem cutter will rush right out, buy the first stone and chisel they see at the hobby store, grab some other tools and head right back home for a weekend of creative fun. Sadly, the experience is usually less than positive and he ends up tired and dejected with nothing to show for his effort. The gem may be smashed to pieces and the tools end up in the rafters in the garage; the dream of an enjoyable hobby disappears forever. Another scenario that occurs frequently is trying to learn from a buddy or acquaintance presenting himself as a self-proclaimed "expert." You know the type. He knows it all and proceeds to let you know everything you are doing "wrong." Before you know it you have connected the experience with the jerk and you let the whole experience fade into oblivion never willing to try it again. It doesn't have to be like that. You can learn the basics of gem cutting and take it to whatever destination you desire. You can do it with your own copy of "Lapidary as a Hobby." You Can Get Started Right Away "Lapidary as a Hobby" gives you everything you need to get started. Not only will you learn how to select the right gems for your needs, you will learn also learn how to maintain your tools and equipment in optimum condition. Here's more: Are You Physically Prepared for Those Gem Hunting Expeditions? Although it is a very interesting hobby, many gem cutters enjoy going out to find their own rocks. But you have to be fairly fit to tramp over hill and dale to look for the best stones. Tools and Equipment. Some of the gem cutting equipment can be very expensive and it takes up a lot of room. However, there are ways and means to get access to it without having to buy it. Learn more inside. Handling Your Gems. After ten days in the tumbler your stones are finally ready to make into something special. You have to know a few techniques to ensure that each piece is set in the right manner to suit it and the jewelry that you are making from it. All About Finishes. There are several different kinds of sealers and finishes, each with its unique strengths and characteristics. Some kinds of work better on certain stones, depending on what you are trying to achieve. We want "Lapidary as a Hobby" to be an absolute 100% no-brainer for you. That's why you can order your copy with complete peace of mind. Tag: lapidary art, lapidary books, lapidary findings, lapidary for beginners, lapidary journal, lapidary journal magazine, lapidary magazine

Download or read book Grieger s Encyclopedia and Super catalog of the Lapidary and Jewelry Arts written by William J. Grieger and published by . This book was released on 1948 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Jade Fever written by Stan Leaming and published by Heritage House Publishing Co. This book was released on 2005 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautiful, translucent and indestructible, jade has a mystique that's captivated people since Neolithic times. Stan Leaming, Canada's leading jade geologist, was fascinated by this unusual gem; he is credited with pioneering the emergence of the jade industry in British Columbia. Leaming shares his unique insight into the science and magic of jade in this passionate exploration of the green stone's development from prehistoric tool to objet d'art. The reader is invited along with Leaming, a fascinating subject in himself, on a trip around the world as he hunts for the stone of heaven throughout BC and Canada, the United States, Mexico, Europe, Siberia, China, and even Down Under, where black jade is found. This book examines jade's appeal as a global industry, a divine inspiration, a medium for artistic expression and even as a precipitator of some bizarre crimes. Rockhounds casual and serious will appreciate this comprehensive celebration of jade, enhanced with maps and photographs. The 16-page colour section includes photos of jade art by Lyle Sopel, Deborah Wilson and other incredible sculptors.

Download or read book Metal Jewelry Workshop written by Helen I. Driggs and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beginner’s guide shows how to create exciting wearable art using just 12 simple, inexpensive hand tools—no jewelry torch required! Learn the basics of materials and techniques with 8 practice exercises and 12 beautiful step-by-step projects.