Gem Cutting: A Lapidary's Manual by John Sinkankas is a comprehensive guide to the art of gem cutting. The book covers everything from selecting and preparing rough gems to cutting and polishing finished stones. It includes detailed instructions and illustrations for a variety of cutting techniques, including cabochon cutting, faceting, and carving. The author also provides information on the properties and characteristics of different gemstones, as well as tips for identifying and evaluating gems. This book is an essential ...
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Gem Cutting: A Lapidary's Manual by John Sinkankas is a comprehensive guide to the art of gem cutting. The book covers everything from selecting and preparing rough gems to cutting and polishing finished stones. It includes detailed instructions and illustrations for a variety of cutting techniques, including cabochon cutting, faceting, and carving. The author also provides information on the properties and characteristics of different gemstones, as well as tips for identifying and evaluating gems. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art of lapidary, whether you are a beginner or an experienced gem cutter.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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I was looking for more of a techniques and tricks guide or a "how to". This book does not do this. However it does contain alot of useful information when it comes to polishing and gem cutting, the tools, strengths of materials to cut. I have found the best way to learn cabs is trial and error.
Glad I have in my library as a reference guide, but not as a teaching manual.
I rate it a 3.5 overall with a 2 for teaching and a 5 for reference.
