[Jewelry making - Article 00145] - Re: [Orchid] Cameo carving books

[Jesse Brennan]

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    Do a google search on "cameo carving" one site from theRe: 

    http://www.giovanniapa.com/story.htm 

    There are many listed some will help. The classic cameo was carved
    with hand scraper tools. Today you can get power assistance with
    small high speed  air turbine tools with diamond or carbide bits.
    These people have a low cost (relatively) system for  doing this: 

    http://www.turbocarver.com/ 

    You would want the  mist cooled  system. I believe Rio Grande is
    selling these now. Now you need to acquire the skill -- books won't
    do it. 

Jesse

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