Practical Gemstone Craft

Practical Gemstone Craft by Helen Hutton. Published by Studio Book/Viking Press, New York, NY, Jan 1974. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. 104 Pgs. ISBN 0670570613. LCCN 73-185385. This book provides all the basic information necessary for collecting and polishing stones. The text covers in detail every aspect of this increasingly popular craft, from collecting pebbles on the beach to mounting gemstones once the3y have been shaped and polished, and in such a way that both the beginner and the more experience lapidary will find it an invaluable reference and source of inspiration. Illustrated with drawings, black and white and color photographs. Drawings by Warwick Hutton. Description text copyright 2006 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 11352.