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Jewellers' Quick Reference Guide To Working With Gemstones

Jewellers' Quick Reference Guide To Working With Gemstones

Posted by Metal Clay on 30th Sep 2021

This fabulous new book by Sally Spencer includes everything you need to know about working with gemstones! The book covers a variety of gemstones and how to work with them. It has a clear frosted protective plastic cover so it can live happily in your studio!

Contents:

  • How to use the book with explanations for each of the various jewellery making processes
  • Gemmology and how can it help
  • How to use a loupe and tweezers
  • Visual clues of indications how a gemstone may react to the processes (with photos)
  • 130 pages of gemstone information covering more than 110 different varieties and including 181 colour photos
  • Gemstone facet names, shapes and cuts
  • Information about casting in place, kiln firing and torch firing gemstones
  • Table of gemstones by colour
  • Cleaning gemstone jewellery and care advice for customers
  • Glossary

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