Cover art for From Rough Stones to Wow
Published
Adventure Publications, September 2025
ISBN
9781647554583
Format
Softcover, 192 pages
Dimensions
21.6cm × 14cm × 1.3cm

From Rough Stones to Wow Turn Your Rocks & Minerals into Beautiful Gems 2nd edition

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Take rock collecting to the next level: create gemstones that glisten and shine with beginner instructions that yield professional results.

Beautifully cut, polished, and shaped gemstones are marvelous treasures. They can be very expensive to purchase, but have you ever wondered how to create your own? You might be surprised at how quickly you can learn to do it and how affordable it is, especially when compared with many other popular hobbies. From Rough Stones to Wow is your one-stop shop for beginning and being successful along your lapidary journey.

Written by Jim Magnuson, this accessible how-to guide keeps things simple while covering a variety of the most popular lapidary arts. The step-by-step instructions supplemented by easy-to-follow, full-colour photographs can help you produce high-quality gemstone products that you'll be proud to display, wear, or even sell. Learn about the tools and equipment needed, as well as types of rocks and minerals you might want to utilise. Then, with Jim's focused instruction, you can discover the rewarding experience of taking rough stones and making your own creations. There's even a brief introduction to jewellery making, with seven simple jewellery projects.

You'll appreciate these features:

Easy-to-follow directions complemented by action-oriented photos

Recommendations on lapidary machines

Tips, charts, and checklists to jump-start your learning

Techniques and tools that take you from start to finish

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