I’m looking, in Europe, for sculptors, handcrafts, jewellery lapidary who work quartz?
Monday, April 23rd, 2012I have green precious rough stones, with different shape and thickness, as they were got from the mine. They have sparkling inclusions that produce reflections causing a glittering effect.They have fuchsita inclusions. Are filled with small lustrous specks that refelct light.Are used for jewellery, carving, sculptures, spheres, landscape projects or decorative fountains. If wet or [...]
Lapidary work?
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012I am thinking of getting into Lapidary work as a hobby. Does anyone know where I can get a hold of maps to quality agate and jasper sites?
My Lapidary and Wire Work
Monday, January 30th, 2012Semi precious gemstones from rough to the finished article and the beginning of a new interest in Wire wrapping….
Does this pair of gemstone pendants work together nicely on a necklace, and for my being?
Friday, January 13th, 2012Black Onyx – “The stone of self mastery and self control” with tournaline, the gemstone of poets and teachers? Note: My goal is to become an author and my zodiac sign is the Capricorn.
Jewelers’ materials and lapidary work: State Market Index
Monday, December 12th, 2011Product DescriptionThe metrics in this report cover three year trends in the industry, broken out on a state-by-state basis. Analysis is based on data applied from all firms in our database (total 13 million) which identify themselves in this primary line of business. Industry market vitality measures for each state are benchmarked against US averages [...]
I am making a workbench for wire wrapping and beading/ lapidary, any suggestions for a good work surface?
Saturday, December 10th, 2011I intend to have a sheet metal area for hammering etc but I cannot decide on the color/material for the general surface. Any ideas