Discover The Art of Lapidary

Threading Alternatives For Beadwork And Jewelry

Ethan O. Tanner — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:07:22 +0000

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 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 of them.

Lapidary Techniques That Will Amaze You!

Richard Rockman — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:05:29 +0000

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 the original coarse grinding stage. This is where you may be making calls on the bezel, curve, table, girdle and the general shape you need [...]

How to Use a Rotary Rock Tumbler Kit | Tumbler Instructions

Richard Rockman — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:10:05 +0000

Author: Joe Kanooga A rock tumbler is a tool commonly used by rock collectors and geologists to polish rocks. It is amazing to see a rough rock transformed into a beautiful gem, just be spending time in the tumbler. This article provides you with rock tumbler instructions so you can use a rock tumbler and make [...]

Can The Mohs Scale Help the Lapidary?

Richard Rockman — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:11:08 +0000

The relative hardness of minerals is measured using the Mohs Scale. There are 10 minerals/levels of hardness on the Mohs Scale, the least hard is talc with a measurement of 1. The hardest mineral on the Mohs scale is the diamond with a measure of 10.There are also half measurements on the Mohs scale, [...]

Stringing Choices For Beading And Jewelry Making

Ethan O. Tanner — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:56:38 +0000

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 of them. After you work with the various types of jewelry threads and lines you will find favorites for your work.