Learning the skill of carving gemstones by hand involves practice, patience, and guidance from experienced artisans. One can start by studying the basics of gemstone properties and carving techniques, then gradually practice with simple tools and stones. Seeking mentorship or taking classes from skilled carvers can also help improve one's skills in this intricate craft.
Gemstones all vary in size, very small to hand size and bigger. Most you will find fit in your hand nicely.
You can use either hand carving tools or a Fordom (like) grinder with varying bits or the combination of both, I use the latter for the bulk removable and the hand carving knifes to fine tune the carving. Good-Luck!
Of course they learn hand to hand.
Gemstones are crystalline of minerals which can be cut and polish. Synthetic stones are chemically fabricated product, in my view we can not call it synthetic gemstones they are pure synthetic products.
I am hand-carving a frieze on the building right now.
Carving letters by hand in stone is very hard work!
Natural Gemstones prices are always high in comparison to created gemstones. Natural gemstone retain the energy of earth and created gems of laboratory. Astrologically only natural gemstones gives benefits.
I have always had a fascination with the subject at hand and I know that I can excel greatly in this field with the knowledge and skill that I currently have and would like to learn more about things associated with this field.
Spike Boyd has written: 'The complete handbook of power and hand tool wood carving' -- subject(s): Power tools, Wood-carving, Woodworking tools
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