The Art of Setting Stones

Author: Marc Peter Keane
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press, Inc.
ISBN: 0893469866
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 161

Book Description
Philosophical essays on the beauty and meaning of traditional Japanese gardens. In Japanese gardens, composition follows from placement of the first stone; all elements and plantings become interconnected. These eight essays on Kyoto gardens similarly begin with keen description and build into richly meditative excursions into art, Buddhism, nature, and science. Landscape architect Marc Keane shows how Japanese gardens are both a microcosm of the natural universe and a clear expression of our humanity, mirroring how we think, worship, and organize our lives and communities. Filled with passages of alluring beauty, this is a truly transcendent book about "experiencing" Japanese design.

The Art of Setting Stones

Author: Marc Keane
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press
ISBN: 1880656701
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 161

Book Description
A garden designer in Japan looks deeply into nature and composition to discover truth and beauty.

Gemstone Settings

Author: Anastasia Young
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1596686367
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Gemstone Settings is the most in-depth, technical guide to stone setting. Jewelry makers will enjoy an encyclopedic overview, which features an extensive summary of stone-setting and techniques for creating beautiful gemstone jewelry, from basic bezels and prongs to pave, carre, clusters, and numerous others--including cold joins, precious metal clay, settings for fragile stones, and settings that allow the stones to move. You'll also discover detailed information about stones and metals--including their suitability, gorgeous photos and illustrations for visual support, what makes a design wearable and durable, and detailed information on pre-made versus handmade settings. Step by step, learn how to set your most beloved precious, semiprecious, and organic stones with projects that range from elegant diamond masterpieces to earthy pearl or coral everyday favorites.

The Japanese Tea Garden

Author: Marc Peter Keane
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781611720150
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Impeccably written, erudite . . . likely to remain the standard work on the subject.--Kyoto Journal

Cutting for Stone

Author: Abraham Verghese
Publisher: Random House India
ISBN: 8184001754
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 560

Book Description
Marion and Shiva Stone are twin brothers born of a secret union between a beautiful Indian nun and a brash British surgeon. Orphaned by their mother’s death and their father’s disappearance and bound together by a preternatural connection and a shared fascination with medicine, the twins come of age as Ethiopia hovers on the brink of revolution. Moving from Addis Ababa to New York City and back again, Cutting for Stone is an unforgettable story of love and betrayal, medicine and ordinary miracles—and two brothers whose fates are forever intertwined.

Landscape Gardening in Japan

Author: Josiah Conder
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Garden structures
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description

The Organic Artist

Author: Nick Neddo
Publisher:
ISBN: 1592539262
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 163

Book Description
This is an art book which highlights the possibility of using natural, organic materials as art supplies and inspiration.

Stones in His Pockets

Author:
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9781557834720
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
A small farming village in County Kerry, Ireland, where a new Hollywood film is being shot, serves as the setting for this hilarious and affecting comedy.

Stone Setting

Author: Scott McIntyre
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785006924
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 207

Book Description
Stone setting can often appear mysterious and impossible: an ancient craft used to hold beautiful gems secure in the most elegant of designs. This practical book explains the techniques of the master stone setter in an accessible and encouraging style. Written by Scott McIntyre, it explains the complex world of setting with step-by-step instructions, supported by informative illustrations and excellent examples of finished pieces. It is a manual that shines with inspiration and practical advice. Topics covered include: setting techniques, from bezel, claw and flush, through to single row and multiple pave, then to skilled methods such as channel and microclaw. Advice is given on the options and attributes of each type of setting, as well as ideas for mixing styles and experimenting with setting methods. It is written informally throughout with an emphasis on patience and precision.

Mounting and Setting Stones

Author: Sonia Cheadle
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1789940982
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
The essential guide to mounting and setting stones for jewellers of all levels. This book is a clear and practical introduction to mount construction and the processes of stone setting, suitable for both beginners and practising jewellers wanting to gain new skills. Through easy-to-follow and illustrated explanations, discover how different stones and cuts relate to their mounts, explore various setting styles, including tension, claw, gypsy, pavé and rub-over styles and with step-by-step instructions, learn how to fix the stone in place. With beautiful examples of work from professional jewellers, a detailed look at mount construction and a useful section on specialist tools and techniques, this guide reveals the skills and methods required for successful mounting and setting.