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Lapidary Crafting and Jewelry Making
Creating jewelry, including the cutting and polishing of gemstones as well as mosaics, casting, and carving
431 Questions
How do you make Viking jewelry?
broaches worn by both the viking woman and men, medallions, and some times the richer would wear braclets and neclaces
What does the word 'setting' mean?
This is where a book takes place. It refers to the location and time period, sometimes also the time of the year or day.
- the context and environment in which something is set; "the perfect setting for a ghost story"
- the state of the environment in which a situation exists; "you can't do that in a university setting"
- mise en scene: arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted
- the physical position of something; "he changed the setting on the thermostat"
- place setting: a table service for one person; "a place setting of sterling flatware"
- mount: a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place; "the diamond was in a plain gold mount"
A starter for your story. You need to tell the reader where does it take place in.
Weronika!!! :D
What are some examples of what flourite is used for?
Flourite or Flourspar is a mineral. It is used in the production of certain glasses and enamels. It can be used for lapidary, or making the mineral into decorative items. It is usually drilled into beads for use in jewelry.
Synthetically-grown fluorite is used in telescope and camera lenses.
What is the difference between nugold and red brass?
Red Brass is a Brass and Nugold is a Bronze! Brass is Copper alloyed with Zincwhereas Bronze is Copper alloyed with TIN. Red Brass is typically 85% Copper and 15% Zinc.
Nugold is 90% Copper and 10% Tin. ~ the Silver Strumpet
Is it safe to wear galenite stone beads?
Assuming by "galenite" you mean galena, the soft, shiny, very brittle lead sulfide, I would suggest that it's probably not the best idea. Though I have a hard time believing that anybody is making beads out of actual galena, which would be deeply impractical. It's not going to slay you overnight, but longterm skin contact with anything containing lead just isn't a good idea.
Where Can you Purchase Rock Polishing Kits?
You can find polishing machines at a local rock shop, or from collectors, or you can buy it online if you don't mind the shipping costs. Finding a gem and mineral club near you would be the best idea; they will direct you to trustworthy local dealers and you'll find out if other collectors have any used equipment for sale. First figure out exactly what piece of equipment you want: a tumbler, cabochon machine, flat lap, or faceting machine.
Can anthill clay be used for furnace construction?
Short answer is probably yes, long answer is... there are more practical materials, like fire bricks. Should be lots of good online info on furnace/kiln/foundry construction; eg: there's tons of people doing DIY low cost backyard metal casting, getting up to iron melting temps with home made foundries.
What drill bit is used to drill holes in gemstones such as quartz agate or green tourmaline?
A hollow diamond drill bit, with lots of water, cutting slowly, will do the job. Ideally in a drill press of some kind instead of freehand. Diamond bits in rotary tools like Foredom or Dremel may do it, if it's suitable to use them with lots of water.
What is a jewelers screwdriver?
Jewelers screwdrivers are very small examples of normal screwdrivers, watchmakers use them too.
Where can you find a nice faceted amethyst bead necklace?
You could try a local jewelry store, shop online, or visit a gem show. Beads are incredibly popular today, and there are some enormous bead shows out there, so it shouldn't be hard to find what you're after.
Is there college for Lapidary?
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.
How does a jeweler resize a ring?
an jweller can resize the ring by expanding it or contrasting it.you can increase its size by heating it and can be made smaller by making it cold
Can any jeweler dip white gold in rhodium?
Yes, provided that they have a plater and the proper knowledge and skills to do it properly.
Lapidary orange peel effect how to fix?
This is typically a gem polishing problem and can have varying fixes. Read up on the particular stone and change your polishing method; eg. you may have to switch from aluminum oxide on canvas to fine diamond on a hardwood wheel, or you may have to pay closer attention to heat. A more specific question will enable a more specific answer.
How do you convert a bar of red jewelers rouge into a liquid?
If it is proper jeweler's rouge, it is composed of ferric oxide and wax or grease. It should melt with a low to moderate amount of heat.
What is the compound used in white jewelers rouge?
In actual fact,there is no such thing as 'white' or 'green' jewelers rouge.Proper jewelers rouge is red,the 'rouge' is french for red,it should always be red.The 'white' and 'green' compounds on the market are much coarser abrasives,nowhere near as fine as proper red jewelers rouge,and not really recommended for polishing soft metals such as gold,silver,chrome etc.
What is the oldest semiprecious gemstone?
Opal, Agate, Petrified Wood, Jasper, fossil bone.
Now for the real Answer.......Which one of the five would last the longest to win the old reward of lasting some 300,000,000 plus years,
And beat out the Hydration of silicates the main Killer of Rock.
Funny Ha, Not Funny
You`l Live longer ( ROCK ) below the water table............
Can you make gold plated jewelry non magnetic?
Yes, It's easy for us @ sapphire formation Pvt. Ltd., Surat, India. You can contact Mr. Sandip for further details on his cell no. 00919909144330
Where are some places to treasure hunt you mississippi?
Missouri has produced some fabulous minerals from underground lead-zinc mines, but these are pretty much closed at the moment. I'd suggest joining a local gem and mineral club, or consulting the local geology department at a museum or university. Or buy "The Common Rocks and Minerals of Missouri " by WD Keller.
What does a Surveyor Lapidary study?
I've never heard of a "Surveyor Lapidary", do you perhaps mean Surveyor, or Lapidary??? The two terms have no connection.
