There are a few different possibilities; I'd suggest the GIA courses to learn gemmology. There are also specialized diamond cutting courses available. Talk to your friendly local gem and mineral club to find out if they offer courses or know who does. Most lapidaries are self taught; if you understand how different grits of sandpaper are used to smooth wood, going from coarse to fine, you can pretty much figure out how to cut and polish minerals on your own using diamond machinery.
HERE IS A LINK THAT EXPLAINS IT IN DETAIL IT IS FROM THE LAPIDARY JOURNAL www.lapidaryjournal.com/jj/799jj.cfm - 30k
Yes because they can learn more about his/her job. (Mostly this event happens in Eroupe)
Water glass, or sodium silicate, is a white powder that is dissolved in water to form an adhesive. I'd suggest following the instructions on the package. Ensure that the stone to be dopped is clean and free of oil, as is the dop, and ensure that both surfaces are flat.
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Sculptor better answer - a Mason who specialises in stone .Sculptor .
I've never heard of a "Surveyor Lapidary", do you perhaps mean Surveyor, or Lapidary??? The two terms have no connection.
A person who polishes stones is typically referred to as a lapidary or a stone polisher. If you want check lapidary's work you can visit Cabochonsforsale to know all the things.
A lapidary artist creates beautiful jewelry with the use of rocks and minerals.
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The web address of the Mineral And Lapidary Museum is: http://www.mineralmuseum.org
The web address of the Lizzadro Museum Of Lapidary Arts is: http://www.lizzadromuseum.org
The address of the National Lapidary Museum is: Po Box 884, Fillmore, UT 84631-0884
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The address of the Mineral And Lapidary Museum is: 400 N Main St, Hendersonvlle, NC 28792-4901
"Lapidary cutting equipment" would, I'd suggest, primarly mean diamond saws and now even lasers are being used. Lapidary grinding equipment would apply to a variety of machinery, from tumblers to cabochon machines to flat laps or faceting machines.
The address of the Lizzadro Museum Of Lapidary Arts is: 220 S Cottage Hl Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126-3351