Creating a matte finish for gem carvings

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Directions for an advanced project of creating a matte finish for gem cuttings are given. The materials needed to create the finish include a sand blaster, carborundum powder, and sintered diamond burrs.

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Creating feathers in a gem carving

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An advanced-level, 14-step project describes the tools and techniques required to accurately depict bird head, body, tail and flight feathers in carved gems.

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Creating scales in gem carvings

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Step-by-step instructions are presented for patterning a gem carving with snake or lizard scales. The project requires advance skills.

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