This fabulous new book by Sally Spencer includes everything you need to know about working with gemstones! The book covers a variety of gemstones and how to work with them. It has a clear frosted protective plastic cover so it can live happily in your studio!

Contents:

• How to use the book with explanations for each of the various jewellery making processes
• Gemmology and how can it help
• How to use a loupe and tweezers
• Visual clues of indications how a gemstone may react to the processes (with photos)
• 130 pages of gemstone information covering more than 110 different varieties and including 181 colour photos
• Gemstone facet names, shapes and cuts
• Information about casting in place, kiln firing and torch firing gemstones
• Table of gemstones by colour
• Cleaning gemstone jewellery and care advice for customers
• Glossary