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Modern Rock Tumbling
This is the brand new rock tumbling book written by Steve Hart. It contains modern up-to-date data and clear instructions for producing show-quality tumbled rocks, shells and glass. "My primary goal in writing this book is to present this current information in a manner which anyone, from 8 to 88, can understand, and yet provide sufficient technical information that students will understand the fundamentals of rock tumbling well enough to deal with the many variable they will encounter as they attempt to tumble-polish different types of rocks, and end up with truly professional looking results..."
Price: $24.95
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Advanced Cabochan Cutting
Cox. Learn how to master special shaped cabochon cutting, assembled stones, star stones, and cat's eyes. Special sections on opal and jade. 64 pgs.
Price: $5.00
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Art of Gem Cutting
by Drake. Tells how to buy rough stones, cut the gems, choose equipment, and use equiment. It gets the reader started on the right path and builds an interest in many phases of the hobby of gem cutting. 96 pgs.
Price: $5.50
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Basics of Bead Stringing
Newly revised, this popular bead book addresses the most common and popular questions of those who would like to begin designing and producing their own jewelry. Step-by-step lessons are given with wire techniques, how to use leather or satin cords and the different types of beads available. . 82 pgs.
Price: $8.95
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Cabochan Cutting
by Cox. Illustrations, photos, and detailed instructions show how to cut a cabochan. Everything to start a craftperson on the way to expert cutting. Answers all the questions from dropping to setting stones. 64 pgs.
Price: $5.00
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Contemporary Wire Wrapped Jewelry
by Leonard & Kappele. "Clear, conscise text, detailed photos, and full size patterns accompany twelve representative projects. A section on designing from scratch teaches you the skills needed to create your own original jewelry. 144 pages
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Gem Tumbling and Baroque Jewelry
by Victors. A guide for amateurs. Includes how to build a tumbler. 59 pgs.
Price: $5.50
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Gemstone Tumbling Instructions(for rotating tumbler)
by Lortone, inc. Same booklet that is enclosed in Lortone tumblers
Price: $3.50
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how to make Wire Jewelry
"--Simple but elegant" Jenkins & Thrasher. Step-by-step instructions and illustrations show how to use inexpensive tools and supplies to make pins, pendants, chains, rings, bracelets, earrings, stickpins and novelties. 32 pages
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How to Tumble Polish Gemstones
by Wexler. How to turn pebbles and rough stones into sparkling jewels. Guide to tumbling equitment. Illistrated in color and B/W photos. 32 pgs.
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How To Tumble Polish Rocks Into Gems
by Smith. The "secrets of the pros" are set forth in instructions, guidelines, and methods developed over 40 years. 102 pgs. 3rd Edition
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How To Use Diamond Abrasives
by Riggie. How to cut cabochons and small flats using diamond abrasives. Subjects include trim sawing, slab sawing, grinding, dopping, smoothing, polishing, and equipment. Illustrated in color. 30 pgs.
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Moods in Wire
An Extended Guide to the Fine Art of Wirewrapping. 2nd Edition by Ed Sinclair Describes the basic tools and materials needed to make bracelets, earrings, pendants, and more. 192 pages
Price: $29.95
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