[Jewelry making - Article 00164] - [Orchid] Trying gem carving

[Scott Steward]

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    I currently interested in trying some gem carving. Because this
    would be new technique to me I have a few basic questions. First, I
    started by reading Lapidary Carving for Creative Jewelry by Henry
    Hunt. I have been considering ordering American Lapidary, Designing
    the Carved Gemstone, also by Henry Hunt but from the book
    description it is unclear whether it just rehashes much of the same
    material. Does anyone have copy of each and can offer a comparison?
    Second, I have begun to look at the types of burs available. 

    It appears that the sintered are the best but considerably more
    expensive than the plated burs. Does anyone have any thoughts on
    this? Also, what would be the best bur shapes and grits to use prior
    to moving to diamond paste? I would like to start by carving wavy
    shapes in material such as the quartzes. 

Thanks,
Scott
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