[Jewelry making - Article 00329] - Re: [Orchid] Cutting and Shaping Amber

[Ron Charlotte]

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>         I really want to cut and shape round and oval cabochons to
>     begin with - any ideas for info about this? 

    I'm not Craig, but maybe I can help.  A relatively inexpensive (~$US
    20.00) book called _Introduction to Lapidary_ by Pansy Kraus opened
    the door to lapidary for me.  I'm still learning, but the
    information in this book got me started well.  There are several
    sections where she discusses how to handle soft organic materials
    like amber. 

    Ron Charlotte -- Gainesville, FL
    ronch2 AT bellsouth.net OR afn03234 AT afn.org

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    Introduction to Lapidary (Jewelry Crafts)
    By Pansy D. Kraus

    Price: $14.93
    http://www.ganoksin.com/jewelry-books/us/product/0801972663.htm

    Media: Paperback
    Manufacturer: Chilton Book Company
    Release data: 01 August, 1987

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