Lapidary Queen Wannabees

Neglectful

2009-10-04T15:51:00.002-05:00

It has been such a long time since I have posted! Yes I have fallen off the face of the earth! I am back to work full time, and summertime as we all know is such a busy time in the yard. I hope to be back in the winter time to do my card dropping and posting. I hope that everyone has had a great summer and enjoying the fall time.Until Next timeJean9

My April Advertisers

2009-04-30T22:58:00.000-05:00

Thank you to Aprils advertisers Jean9

Chainmaille Pages At DJ's Gemstones

2009-04-05T13:57:00.012-05:00

I have been working at my Chainmaille Jewelry Store webpages for what seems to be, a long long time. I have finally been able to get them uploaded. Below is a screen shot of the chain mail index page, I invite you to have a look. Clicking the title of this post will take you to the pages.Until Next TimeCraft On!Jean9

March Advertisers

2009-03-31T22:23:00.001-05:00

Thank you to my March Advertisers!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

2009-03-17T10:31:00.008-05:00

I hope everyone has a fantastic day!My green items for todayJean9

Bracelets

2009-03-02T10:03:00.010-06:00

I am slugging away lately and not getting a whole lot done but here are 2 bracelets added to my collection this week. Both of these bracelets were made using 19 gauge 1/8" rings which I purchased at The Ring Lord . The coral color beads are 8mm. The focal beads on the black bracelet are antiqued metal.Until next

February Advertisers

2009-02-28T22:54:00.000-06:00

A big thank you to my February advertisers

Some Of My Latest Chainmaille

2009-02-19T13:38:00.021-06:00

Silvered ShimmersThis bracelet and earrings are made using enameled copper rings purchased from The Ring Lord, the silver rings are 19 gauge 5/32" and the tangerine are 20 gauge 1/8". I used a magnetic clasp for the bracelet it measures 7.25". It took about 330 rings. The earring drop measures 1.75". I used sterling silver earwires to finish, they took approx. 200 rings. I tumbled both of

It's Never Too Late

2009-02-04T13:50:00.001-06:00

It's never too late to do something that you have always dreamed of doing. I have always had a tremendous fear of water, I am not sure if this is because I didn't know how to swim or if I didn't learn to swim because of my fear. As an adult I always wanted to learn to swim, but raising a family and life put swimming on the back burner. Now in my retirement I have the time and have found the

January Advertisers

2009-01-31T22:41:00.000-06:00

Thank you to my January advertisers, please visit these pages.

I Want To WIN WIN WIN!!

2009-01-26T22:15:00.009-06:00

A contest to celebrate one year of blogging for 2 of Miras blogs Random Thoughts and A Moment to Exhale, see the list below of the sponsors helping to make this into a huge contest. There will be 12 winners of which I most certainly hope I am one! The contest runs from Jan 25 until Feb 10. Go to Random Thoughts to read all about the rules and how to enter! Congratulations Mira on your

My Word Is

2009-01-20T14:12:00.004-06:00

Here is a little bit of fun, I found the link over at Periwinkle Studio check her site out.Your Word is "Peace"You see life as precious, and you wish everyone was safe, happy, and taken care of.Social justice, human rights, and peace for all nations are all important to you.While you can't stop war, you try to be as calm and compassionate as possible in your everyday life.You promote harmony and

My Favicon!

2009-01-11T14:29:00.014-06:00

Look Up! Way Up.... in your browser tab.Yeahhh, I have been working at uploading a favicon for my website and for my blog for a few days now. I had no problem uploading and installing my favicon to my website as the image is hosted on my ftp site. When it came to my blog, different story, I could not figure it out! I read and tried but with no luck. So with the help of peoples experiences,

The Art Of Chain Maille Part 3

2009-01-04T12:32:00.001-06:00

These are a few of the sites I found with a lot of links to information on patterns or the different weaves. Some of the sites are for our reading and viewing pleasure, others are for shopping. I hope you visit them and enjoy.M.A.I.LMaille Artisans International League Is a great start to a world of information. There is information on the different weaves, message board, gallery, lots of links

Happy New Year!

2008-12-31T16:19:00.000-06:00

I wish everyone Peace, Joy, Health and Happiness in 2009glitter-graphics.com

December Advertisers

2008-12-31T11:45:00.001-06:00

My December advertisers click on the widget to visit their sites. haweber.blogspot

Seasons Greetings

2008-12-24T08:28:00.000-06:00

From my house to yours!I wish you all a very Merry Christmas. If you are traveling, travel safe. If you are staying home stay warm and cozy. I am staying home with company coming, what an exciting time this is going to be!glitter-graphics.com

Chainmaille Pieces

2008-12-13T00:24:00.000-06:00

These are a few of the pieces I have made since I started making Chainmaille Jewelry.Necklace made with 3 different sizes of aluminum jumprings. The weave is the Euro 6 in 1.This choker is the Euro 6 in 1 weave. It is made with copper and aluminum rings. I really like the look of this weave and its a fun one to make.Necklace made with aluminum rings and freshwater pearl drops.Bracelets!Copper

The Art Of Chain Maille Part 2

2008-12-02T07:55:00.003-06:00

This is a list of sites to shop for chain maille supplies. I have only shopped at The Ring Lord so far and recommend it highly! These sites also have a lot of information about weaves and they have galleries to look at for inspiration. I just received my first order from The Ring Lord and I am more then happy with itThe Ring LordThis is a Canadian Company located just out of Saskatoon

November Advertisers

2008-11-30T18:38:00.000-06:00

Thank you to my November advertisers, click on the widget to visit these wonderful sites.

The Art Of Chain Maille

2008-11-14T06:53:00.023-06:00

I have become very interested in Chain Maille jewelry. I posted pictures of a bracelet and earrings that I crafted awhile back. Yesterday I spent the day researching books, patterns, websites and have found a ton very interesting information, some that I would like to share with you. Listed below are some books that I have found. There does not seem to be a lot of Chainmail books in print, or

Craft Showing

2008-11-03T19:06:00.002-06:00

Our first craft showing of the Christmas Season! I have made these new displays for this season. I wanted to be able to display our jewelry to be more visible. We also put out less product at a time then we have done in the past. A cluttered table is frustrating to people browsing and they walk away.I decided to make a lot of new displays. Now when all is said and done we are in the process of

October Advertisers

2008-10-31T23:35:00.016-05:00

Thank You to my October Advertisers click on the widget to visit their blogs.

Bead Embroidery The Beginnings of Project #1

2008-10-26T13:00:00.001-05:00

Sodalite Cabachons with seed beads.This is what I have accomplished so far on my bead embroidery bracelet. I am just not sure where to go next with the band of the bracelet. As you can see from all my markings on the fabric I have tried several different designs and have ripped them all out. So far I have ripped 3 times and now have decided to wait until I decide what to do with the rest of

Beads and More Beads

2008-10-20T09:15:00.010-05:00

What to do with them all?My jewelry making style has changed a lot since I first started. In fact I am into my third big transition. I have a mountain of beads that I don't or won't use, so I have been wondering just what I can do with them? I have given a bag full away to a crafty niece already, but still have a lot left. So the idea of putting together jewelry kits was born. These kits

I Have Been Tagged

2008-10-20T07:53:00.002-05:00

I have been tagged by BeaderJoJo from Unique You Handmade gifts and Wearable Art with this fun meme.So, here is how tagging works: 1. Link to your tagger and list these rules on your blog.2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blog. 4. Let them know they have been tagged by

Quilt Give Away at Pigtails and Snails

2008-10-14T21:48:00.007-05:00

I sooo want to win this beautiful raw edge applique quilt being given away over at Pigtails and Snails . The pattern, titled "spring up" is a Lizzy Anne original. The pattern will be given away as runner up prizes for second and third. Hurry on over, the contest ends at 7 pm MST on Friday October 17th. Only a couple days left.There are several ways to enter, go on over and check them out.Enter

Inspiration To Learn Bead Embroidery and Bead Weaving

2008-10-07T08:51:00.000-05:00

Since I have started dropping Entrecards I have admired some very talented bead weaving and bead embroidery artists. I have been wanting to try both of these techniques out, so I am jumping in with both feet. I have done a little bead weaving but have not done any bead embroidery. I have done a lot of reading on line and I have purchased some books at McNally Robinson and at Chapters. I find

Advertising Sept 18 - Sept 30

2008-09-30T23:00:00.003-05:00

Thank you to these wonderful bloggers who advertised with me. Click on the logo to visit their sites. LWGodsil's Jadis Jewelry

Chain Maille Something New For Me

2008-09-24T20:57:00.005-05:00

This is my first attempt at making an item with chain maille. I chose a very simple pattern for my first piece. Now I had to learn how to make my own jump rings, I used the link here . That's right I never made my own jump rings before! The larger rings measure 10 mm, they are made using 14 k gold filled twisted wire, the smaller rings are 4 mm I used argentium sterling silver twisted wire.

Bracelets & More Bracelets!

2008-09-21T23:23:00.010-05:00

My yard project is coming to an end for this year. It has been a lot more hard work then I figured it would be, but isn't that the way projects usually go? I had worked rather steady at the yard and started feeling pretty tired, so I took some time out to get a few orders done and managed to get a couple more bracelets done, here they are.Pink SquaredThis bracelet has 3 - 12 x 17 mm Rhodonite

Advertisers Sept 10 - 17

2008-09-17T23:07:00.003-05:00

Plumuniq's Clayaholic Confessions

Advertisers Sept 3 - Sept 9

2008-09-09T23:23:00.006-05:00

A big thank you to my advertisers Sept 3 to Sept 9 Click on the image to visit their blogs.

Another Picture Puzzle

2008-09-05T11:54:00.004-05:00

From Just Riddles and More these images are amazing when you consider the artist painting the smaller images into the whole picture. The painting is from Jonathon Art.There are 7 smaller images in this painting, can you find them? If you find this picture a little too small, click on the link to Just Riddles and More to view a larger image.Have FunJean9

Advertisers Aug 27 - Sept 2

2008-09-02T22:18:00.005-05:00

Thank you to my advertisers this past week, click on the picture to visit their blogs.

Advertisers Aug 19 - 26

2008-08-26T23:43:00.004-05:00

Thank you to my advertisers click on the pic to link to their sites.

Hidden Picture Puzzles

2008-08-23T10:48:00.006-05:00

I like these hidden picture puzzles. The artists are very talented to paint these pictures. This picture was originally from a collection from Jonathon Art, who by the way has some very beautiful art for sale at his site. I found the puzzle at Just Riddles and More a site I enjoy visiting. This is a little weekend fun for you.In this picture I found a hawk, a wolf, a bear, a deer, a woman,

A Rainy Day Post

2008-08-18T23:59:00.000-05:00

It's raining today so thought I would write about what I have been up to recently, as I have been very quiet on blogger in the last weeks. Since joining Entrecard I had spent so many hours at my computer visiting blogs that a lot of stuff around home had been put off. Well as we all know this is fine for awhile but then things start to pile up, fall behind and look and feel really untidy,

Advertisers Aug 12 - Aug 18

2008-08-18T19:36:00.006-05:00

Visit these terrific blogger friends

An Award and A Tag

2008-08-11T17:49:00.001-05:00

Once again I am proud to be presented with an award. Kim from "Lifes Like That" has presented me with this award. I read Kims blogs, "yes blogs" most days, and I am getting to know a little about this amazing woman. She is a busy mom, crafter and jewelry artist. I am so pleased that she enjoys my blog enough to pass this award on to me, thank you so much Kim.Shinade has also honored me with

Advertisers Aug 5 - Aug 11

2008-08-11T17:35:00.001-05:00

Thanking my advertisers! A Second Cup

Advertisers July 29 - August 4

2008-08-04T22:55:00.001-05:00

A little linky love in appreciation of my advertisers

Top Droppers Award

2008-08-03T20:28:00.008-05:00

Top Dropper AwardI was thrilled when Kim from "Life With Kim" presented me with this Top Dropper Award, and I couldn't wait to get back home to display it, and to get back into my Entrecard dropping and blog reading routine. I did miss keeping up with all of my favorite blogs and blogging buds. I appreciate everyone who has dropped onto my blog, whether you are stopping awhile to say hello or

Peridot Birthstone For August

2008-07-30T23:00:00.001-05:00

This is a picture of Perdiot in the rough, for more information on it visit WikipediaPeridot is a green gemstone that is as popular for jewelry today as it was in the past. It has been found in ruins of ancient Egypt and Greece and was often called the evening emerald by ancient Romans, who noticed that its green color shone even more vividly in lamplight, making it resemble deep green emeralds.

Advertisers July 22 - 28

2008-07-28T23:30:00.004-05:00

These have been my advertisers from July 22 to 28. Click on them to visit their sites.

Easy Crayon Apron For The Little Artist In Your Life

2008-07-24T23:00:00.000-05:00

Here is a really neat little idea for the little artist in your life. An easy to make crayon apron. The crayons may not stay in the crayon pocket for too long, but the artist will still have an artist apron to help with little messes on clothing.Make Your PatternOn the picture below are the measurements to make the pattern for the apron. These are the measurements I used to make my sample apron.

My Advertisers July 15 - 21

2008-07-21T23:30:00.000-05:00

Thank you to the following bloggers for advertising with me. Jean9

Practice With Wire Sculpture Pendants

2008-07-19T21:30:00.001-05:00

I have been wanting to try wire sculpting for a while now and finally this weekend I worked up the courage to give it a whirl. It's a totally new thing for me. For wire sculpture a dead soft wire is used which I had never worked with before. I usually work with half hard wire. The first pendant I followed the instructions on video by Preston Reuther. He has video for several different

Sweet Home Blogger Award

2008-07-18T20:35:00.001-05:00

I visit Health Nut Wannabee Mom on an almost daily basis. Heidi always has a wealth of information on all things to do with living a high quality of life, from the foods and liquids we ingest to the exercise we get to sleep and more, pay her a visit and see for yourself!Heidi is an appreciated visitor and commenter on my site. I am so pleased to have met her in this wonderful world of

Simple Pincushion Tutorial

2008-07-16T13:54:00.003-05:00

I am changing the pace up on here a bit, from lapidary to sewing? Yep! I am having some difficulty in coming up with a variety of articles on lapidary or on jewelry so I am going to be adding other types of tutorials and articles. May make it a bit more fun!!This is a fun easy pincushion project. This pincushion can be done by hand sewing.Materials needed for the pincushion- A 6.5" paper or

Advertisers July 8 - 14

2008-07-15T10:45:00.013-05:00

Thank you to these blogs who advertised on my site this past week. Click on their logo to bring you to visit their sites.

Things About Me By 4's

2008-07-14T11:45:00.000-05:00

Jules at Arduous Nincompoop has tagged me for this meme so here goes!Four jobs I've had:1) My most accomplished job, being a mom to 2 daughters2) Clerk at a hotel3) Seamstress4) Co-owner of a Pizza StoreFour movies I can watch over and over1) Gone With the Wind (I have watched it upmteen times)2) Titanic3) Pretty Woman (I know I know!)4) National Lampoons Christmas VacationFour places I've

New Jewelry In The Land Of DJ's Gemstones!

2008-07-11T22:37:00.000-05:00

I ordered some new supplies and they arrived, that always gets me motivated for awhile.So I have sat down with my new "stuff" and made a few pieces of jewelry *yeah*, It's been a long time coming!Miss FiligreeIs made with 14 kt goldfilledwire. The band is solid wrapped it is about 1/8" wide. This ring is size 7 but I can make any size.RosesThis is a pendant made with 14 Kt goldfilled wirewith

Recycle Food Tins

2008-07-08T10:09:00.000-05:00

I have been saving some of my tin cans and making pencil holders, change holders, candle holders or whatever turns your crank!I like to save my tuna tins or salmon tins they make fabulous catch alls. The taller tins are not easy to come by with out the ribs in the tin. The ones that I have were from canned asparagus, that is the only tin that I have found that is not ribbed.Make sure that you

Advertisers July 1 to 7th

2008-07-08T08:57:00.019-05:00

I would like to thank these bloggers for advertising with me. Click on the logos to visit their sites.

We All Love A Contest! This Is Craft Junkies Birthday Contest

2008-07-04T23:45:00.000-05:00

Go on over to Craft Therapy and enter often! You gotta enter to win!The contest is running until Barbs birthday on July 24.The winner, chosen at random, will receive a custom made bracelet, to give you an idea, she has pictured a recent custom order here ( or you can check out others in her Etsy shop). She will make the bracelet with the word or name of your choice in the font and color palette

Happy Independence Day

2008-07-03T14:55:00.002-05:00

I would like to wish all of my wonderful blogger friends from the USA a very Happy Independence Day.On July 4, 1776, USA claimed her independence from Britain and Democracy was born.glitter-graphics.comTo the Troops from the USA "Be Safe"This Canadian Gal says "Thank you"!You are appreciated.Until next time Rock On!Jean9

July Birthstone Jewelry

2008-07-02T10:55:00.006-05:00

Birth stones for July - Cancer (Jun. 22-Jul. 22) and Leo (Jul. 23-Aug. 23)Modern Birthstone - Ruby (Red)Traditional Birthstone - Ruby(Red)Mystical Birthstone - Ruby (Red)Ayurvedic Birthstone - Ruby (Red)15th-20th Century Birthstone - Onyx (Black), Turquoise (Blue)This information is found Here visit to learn more.Heart Me in July!This heart pendant is constructed with 14k goldfilled twisted wire

Advertisers For Me To Thank

2008-07-02T10:45:00.001-05:00

I sincerely thank all of these people with these fantastic blog sites for advertising on my site I really do appreciate it. I wish you all a very happy summer, if you are traveling for your vacation "be safe". Have a happy bloggin' week!Josh's Unconventional Marketing BlogJosh's blog is dedicated to the unconventional marketing techniques displayed on and offline. There is a ton of terrific

Happy Canada Day

2008-06-30T17:16:00.002-05:00

To all of my fellow Canadians I wish you a day of Joy, Happiness, Love, Peace and Pride.Give thanks today for the privilege of living in our great Country.Please remember our Troops today, some of them will be celebrating "Canada Day" in a far off country, with not the same kind of pleasant music or fireworks that we will be enjoying.glitter-graphics.com On July 1, 2008 Canada will

Join In The Huge Blogosphere Birthday Bash For Jasmine and Hubby!

2008-06-28T19:13:00.017-05:00

Over at Pixelated ThoughtsThey both celebrate their birthdays on July 8th...Lets Celebrate!I have the champagne I have the balloons I have the presents I have the ribbons and the bows I have the

I Needed Jewelry Holders For Displays

2008-06-27T10:40:00.028-05:00

So I decided to make my own!I didn't want to spend a lot of money on making display holders for my jewelry so here are a couple that I came up with.This is a bracelet holder but I have just extended the center dowel to whatever length I wanted and I have made some for necklace holders as well.You will need:1 inch dowel (If you can get a softer wood that is preferable)3/8 inch dowelPiece of 1 x 4"

Pink Lemonade Boutique Bags 100th blog post Celebration!

2008-06-23T13:24:00.013-05:00

Pink Lemonade Boutique Bags 100th blog post Celebrates with a contest!We all love contests so get on over and pay Caroline a visit at Pink Lemonade Boutique Bags.She is giving away one Retro Kiwi Flowers tote ( pictured below) to a lucky reader from the US or Canada.All entries must be received by Tuesday 6/24/2008 12:00pm CST to be eligible. The winner will be randomly chosen.Hurry Hurry Hurry

National Aboriginal Day Celebrations

2008-06-21T23:43:00.015-05:00

National Aboriginal Day celebrations took place across the country Saturday, honouring the cultural contributions of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people.First proclaimed 12 years ago by a Liberal government, National Aboriginal Day is held on June 21 because of the cultural significance of the first day of summer, the longest day of the year and the rebirth of Mother Earth. This excerpt I found

Lapidary Queen Wannabees Gets An Award!

2008-06-21T16:43:00.009-05:00

One of my very talented, gracious, funny and crafty blogger friends has seen fit to honor my humble site with this wonderful and meaningful award.Thank you to Craft Junkie "Barb" at Craft Therapy for presenting me with the Arte y Pico award. This award was created and to be given to bloggers who inspire others with their creativity and their talents, also for contributing to the blogging world in

Barefoot Sandals Add a Lotta Summer Time Sex-y-ness To Your Feet!

2008-06-17T18:41:00.002-05:00

Barefoot at the beach? Barefoot at home? Dancing barefoot? Dress your feet up with a pair of barefoot sandals and still be cool and comfortably barefoot!Wear them with sandals or with flip flops!Wear them when you dress up with high heels.Having a beach wedding, then dare to be different and unique!To view the collection of sandals, and for information and sizing on barefoot sandals click on

Happy Fathers Day

2008-06-14T14:17:00.004-05:00

To all the fathers in the blog-o-sphere I extend a veryglitter-graphics.com

Voting for me would be Awesome! & Appreciated Muchly

2008-06-10T19:57:00.024-05:00

glitter-graphics.comIt would be totally Awesome if you would click for me!I am doing a count down on the votes I need on Jewelry Galore to be in number 1 spot. I would like to scrrattcchh my way up to the top with your help! Just click on the link and then one more click to vote! Only one vote in a 24 hour period counts it would be totally fantastic if you would vote when you drop your

Going Green | Think Of One Way You Can Help

2008-06-10T17:04:00.018-05:00

Ellen from "All in A Day" over at Ellens World, a few days ago, had a great post on what she is doing to save energy and gasoline with the rising prices of both. A lot of us are all looking for ideas and ways to do our part in the Go Green campaign of our everyday lives.Something that I heard on the news, and was surprised because it's not anything that I would think about, was to unplug all of

Thank you

2008-06-06T15:10:00.006-05:00

glitter-graphics.comI would like to say a very big Thank You to Craft Junkie for the link love at the top of her post today! She mentions the good people she has met through Entrecard. I totally agree I have met some fantastic people in the blog world. I have visited so very many wonderful sites of very talented people in a lot of different fields of interest, I am enjoying this experience

Handcrafted Jewelry using Pearl Moonstone and Alexandrite Birthstones for June

2008-06-01T00:58:00.005-05:00

June has three gems as birthstones the modern birthstones for June are Pearl and Moonstone Pearl being the most common. The third is Alexandrite which is the traditional birthstone.If you would like more information on birthstones and types of, visit wikipedia .The pearls I have used are fresh water pearls and the smaller round pearls are 4mm Swarovski. The 6mm bicone on the one pair of earrings

Entrecard

2008-05-26T23:26:00.003-05:00

Since Entrecard I am finding out how obsessive I can be, I sit here at my puter surfing and reading, all the while thinking that I have to remove myself and go and get some jewelry production done. But at the end of the day I am still parked in my comfy old chair reading all of the fantastic posts by a lot of very talented people. I have been using Entrecard for a week now and I am hooked!

I Need Help!

2008-05-24T13:54:00.012-05:00

This seed bead bracelet from our jewelry e store is featured on Jewelry Galore this week. Jewelry Galore is a top 100 site and a traffic generator. The higher I get to the top of the list, the more hits my site gets. I need votes PLEASE...please! Its just 2 clicks for you and it helps me tons! Thank You...Thank You. You can vote once a day! Vote

Change..change..changes!

2008-05-21T23:56:00.006-05:00

I have decided to play around with my template, I have been feeling crowded and stifled by my old template. I am finding that with blogspot I don't have a lot of choices in design or color but I will try this one and see how it works for me. I like the full page format it doesn't seem so squishy! I joined Entrecard 2 days ago and in that short time of surfing blog pages I recognize quite a few by

In the midst of unproductiveness

2008-05-18T21:42:00.021-05:00

I really do like to make earrings! But with the coming of spring, I have been feeling rather uninspired as far as jewelry making goes, or for that matter far as anything else goes! I wouldn't mind if I were at least getting out in my yard and garden, but its not happening. I did however manage to get a few pair of earrings finished and I am show casing a few of them here. I will be adding more at

Slabbed and Polished Free Forms .. Petrified Wood From Souris Manitoba

2008-05-08T00:44:00.005-05:00

This is a piece of the petrified wood that we picked in Souris Manitoba. This piece has been cut on our slab saw and put in the rock tumbler to polish. When I am feeling more confident with wire wrapping I will wrap it into a pendant. I do like the freeform rocks when they are wire wrapped you truly have a one of a kind piece of jewelry.Here is another piece of petrified wood from Souris Manitoba

Jewelry Tutorials a Wealth of Information

2008-05-05T23:32:00.004-05:00

There are many wonderful sites offering tutorials on making jewelry.From bead stringing to wire wrapping and everything in between. I will try to present some of my favorites. I hope you visit some of these sites and use the tutorials and some of the techniques explained in the tuts. Information and instruction patterns on using wire to make jewelry components. There are hundreds of patterns here

New Jewelry Added On DJ's and Etsy

2008-04-24T18:17:00.019-05:00

I have added new jewelry items to our jewelry sitesnew EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5416978, 'shop','thumbnail',5,4).renderIframe();

Rock Fever

2008-03-24T22:56:00.003-05:00

We fell into the rock fever craze! After attending a rock and mineral show early in the spring of 2007 two almost retired sisters came in contact with rock fever! Since that day we eat, sleep and breath rocks. Our stock pile of stone, precious to us is quite enormous for the short time we have been involved. Now we have rocks and so we need equipment! So a lot of time and energy was put into

The Cabochon Making Process

2008-03-23T16:40:00.008-05:00

Cutting the SlabsI will take you through the process required to make a cabochon to set into a jewelry finding Using the self feed, 10" slab saw, which we were lucky enough to purchase on ebay, we slab our rocks. The slabs we make are from 1/4" to 3/8". This is the thickness that we like to use, the slabs can be made thicker or thinner, depending on the use of the slab. Often times we have to cut

From Slab To Roughed Out Cab

2008-03-22T23:18:00.011-05:00

We now have our slab cut, so it's time to decide what we will do with it. What size, what shape?With this decided we find our template place it on the slab and hold it securely while we trace around the template with a fine line black permanent marker pen.Now we take the slab to the trim saw to trim as close to the traced lines as we can. Trimming saves your grinding wheels so much wear and tear.

The Grinding and Polishing Process

2008-03-21T20:46:00.015-05:00

This is our Genie made by Diamond Pacific it has 2 galaxy diamond grit grinding wheels 100 and 220 grit, it also has 4 nova diamond polishing wheels they are 280, 600, 1200 and 14,000. We also have a 50,000 grit wheel on another machine for finer polishing.We are now ready to start the grinding process. The first grinding wheel is a 100 grit galaxy diamond wheel, on this wheel we do all of the