{"product_id":"gemcraft-lelande-quick-9781169730717","title":"Gemcraft: How To Cut And Polish Gemstones","description":"Gemcraft: How To Cut And Polish Gemstones is a comprehensive guidebook for those interested in learning the art of cutting and polishing gemstones. Written by Lelande Quick, a professional gemstone cutter and instructor, this book covers everything from selecting the right tools and equipment to mastering the techniques needed to create beautiful, polished gemstones.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of gem cutting and polishing, including choosing the right rough stone, shaping and faceting the stone, and finishing and polishing the final product. Each chapter includes detailed instructions, step-by-step photos, and helpful tips and tricks to ensure success.Gemcraft: How To Cut And Polish Gemstones also includes information on the different types of gemstones, their properties, and how to work with them. Quick provides insights into the history and lore of gemstones, as well as practical advice on how to care for and store finished pieces.Whether you are a beginner or an experienced gem cutter, Gemcraft: How To Cut And Polish Gemstones is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their skills and create stunning gemstone jewelry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lelande Quick, Hugh Leiper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 116973071X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781169730717\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 194\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.50d","brand":"Lelande Quick","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44121380389119,"sku":"9781169730717","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c6262ad9-706b-471b-84b8-8eeab22e7c1b.jpg?v=1687419522","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gemcraft-lelande-quick-9781169730717","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}