Lapidary Tutorials
Carving A Jade Bangle (DVD)
In this DVD you will: Learn characteristics of different Jades See what tools are needed for carving small to large pieces Learn how to choose a block of jade and carve a bangle Pick up many tricks and hints from an internationally known Jade Artist Learn the stages of working jade; from the selection of more »
Tutorial: Carving a Jade Triple Mobius Ribbon (DVD)
Featuring Donn Salt In this DVD you’ll: Learn the best stone orientation while working with Jade Explore Nephrite Jade grain direction for strength Learn how-to set up use and make the best tools for this project See how to carve a more »
Beginning Faceting (DVD)
From ancient Egyptian stone polishing, through Renaissance and Middle Eastern faceting of crystals, to modern gem and diamond cutting, Man has been fascinated with enhancing the play of light and color through the lapidary arts. This meticulous 2-disc tutorial runs almost 4 hours and is designed with the beginning faceter in mind. In this DVD more »
Cheap Thrills For The Lapidary Artist (DVD)
In this DVD, you will learn how to: Build a Wood Lapidary station for under $200 Take a preform to a polished cab at your kitchen table Understand how polishing works with the slow and gentle Wood Lap See a Lapidary Artist polish a cabochon in real time! Price: $25 including shipping Running time: 1hr. more »
The Flat Lap (DVD)
In this DVD, you will be shown: How to Flat Lap for a couple of bucks How to use a Flat Lap machine and its parts How to use the Flat Lap to address problem areas How to Flat Lap and fine polish a cabochon Chalkboard theory with regard to equipment, grinding and polishing Visual more »
Beginning Cabochon Cutting (DVD)
In this DVD, you will learn how to: Select your preform Shape your preform with a trim saw and a band saw Dopping Chalkboard theory with regard to equipment, grinding and polishing Visual instructional step by step grinding, polishing and summary See a Lapidary Artist grind and polish a cabochon in real time! Price: $25.00 more »
Tutorial: Lapidary Drilling (DVD)
In this DVD, you will be shown: All the equipment you will need for drilling Tips on pre-drilling set-up insuring your success How to drill a fine hole through a preform How to drill a fine hole through a cabochon How to drill a fine hole through a tumbled stone How the hardness of different more »