Jim Magnuson

Gemstone Tumbling, Cutting, Drilling & Cabochon Making

Jim Magnuson

Beginner Instructions, Professional Results! Gemstones are naturally beautiful, but you can make them glisten and shine. This beginner’s guide covers all the techniques you need to know: tumbling, cutting, face polishing and more. By following the authors’ simple approach, you’ll create finished stones worthy of displaying, selling or making into jewelry. Book Features: pertains to a wide range of popular gemstones, from agates to turquoiseprevents frustration, with detailed photos and easy-to-follow instructionsoffers helpful tips from the authors’ years of experience provides information about recommended equipment and suppliesbriefly introduces jewelry making, with seven simple jewelry projects