Opal cutting made easy [Unknown Binding]

Paul B Downing (Author)

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Unknown Binding: 76 pages
Publisher: Majestic Gems & Carvings (1984)
Language English
ASIN: B00072I7Q0

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Opal, the gem of light, contains all the beauties of the world. Read the first page

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

Opal information at its best, everything you need to know!!! 15 Oct 2000

By Christine Howell - Published on Amazon.com

Format:Paperback

Paul Downing does a wonderful job of explaining everything you need to know about OPALS. From the simplest "which bulb to use for orientation" to "How to Fix Cracks". The title says it all. Anyone that owns this book can cut a fabulous opal. Information for identifying which way to cut, how to treat and maintain the best fire. Comprehensive charts for sanding grits and polishes. Guidelines for thickness of opals of various sizes. He scoffs at the horror stories and makes identifing and cutting opals so simple. Easy step by step in detail description and graphs to make a masterpiece. Anyone could master the art of opal cutting with this book. Keeps the best fire to be awed instead of in the drain pan. This is a wonderful, must have for anyone interested in opal crafting. "Better to be OPAL LOVER rather than HAIRY LEDTHUMB'S"

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

This is the book you want 3 April 2004

By mongopop - Published on Amazon.com

Format:Paperback

if the title interests you. Though it's a short book and could be read in an evening, it is jam-packed with all the information a newbie would want. I certainly did. And, am re-reading it. I can hardly wait to get the advanced opal cutting book.

From marina 27 Aug 2011

By marina. - Published on Amazon.com

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

hi. I find this book of great help in the industry I'm in its a great teacher. A great book by Paul B. Downing and thank you for signing the book Paul. I will recomend it to everyone who likes cutting opal.

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