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Congratulations to Bobby1 and his Brazilian Agate Cab!
Another cabochon contest coming soon!
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General Category
Board AnnouncementsGeneral Announcements of Board Activities, Policies, Changes to Policies, Board Maintenance |
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Last post by Phishisgroovin in Re: Mineral oil on sale ... on June 24, 2024, 01:52:02 PM |
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Welcome!A place to Introduce yourself, say hello and make new friends! |
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Last post by R.U. Sirius in Re: New To The Forum Fro... on October 30, 2024, 07:46:00 AM |
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Buy/Sell/TradeA place to buy items from other members, sell your own items, or arrange trades with other members. You must have a minimum of fifty posts in order to sell or trade anything in this area. Please see forum policies for further explanation. Anyone posting items for sale or trade with less than 50 posts to their name will have the post removed. No Exceptions! If you are just inquiring about a material, just looking for information about something, please use the rock talk forum. Thanks. |
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Last post by Falconer in Re: Agates 1, 2 and 3 by... on August 24, 2024, 11:24:58 AM |
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PhotographyWant to know how to take good photos of that special cabochon you made? Need to adjust the lighting on your camera? Want to build a lightbox? Just need general photo help? This is your spot for learning and sharing. |
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Last post by AgateLicker in Re: Please id this stone on September 14, 2022, 08:10:06 AM |
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ContestsCheck here regularly for contests and other competitions we may hold for your enjoyment and friendly competition! This is for forum held competitions only. |
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Last post by AveIArts in Re: Outrageous Cab Conte... on June 03, 2022, 05:23:01 PM |
Off Topic Area
Random MusingsThis is your section for all things not related to Lapidary! Here's where you can post about your family vacation or discuss other topics not related to the forum. |
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Last post by Phishisgroovin in Re: I MADE SOME CABOCHON... on August 24, 2024, 07:31:28 AM |
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Other HobbiesMost of us have hobbies outside of Lapidary. Some of us Garden, some of us love our Model trains or tie flies for fishing. Here's your place to discuss these other things we all love doing. |
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Last post by 55fossil in Re: Triad box on tray on December 03, 2023, 06:10:39 PM |
Let's Rock
Rockhounding Tips, Maps, Trips Etc.Have a good place to hound at that you want to share? Just took a hounding trip and want to share your pictures? Have an outstanding map of an area to help other rockhounds? This is your place to post! |
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Last post by AgateLicker in Re: Texas rockhunting in... on January 31, 2023, 06:43:06 AM |
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Group outingsPlease use this child board to create, plan and go on group outings as members of the forum here. |
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Last post by Ryaly2dogs in Re: Ventura, CA 60th Ann... on February 23, 2023, 09:25:27 AM |
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ProspectingMineral and Metals prospecting. Trips, tips & digging reports. Show us what you got! |
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Last post by christos in small crystal beryl on March 11, 2024, 01:47:57 AM |
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Rough and SlabsShow off your rough or newly cut slabs here! |
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Last post by Septicdeath in Snake river dendritic on November 27, 2024, 05:40:29 PM |
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Mineral SpecimensHave a specimen collection? Want to show off some pieces? Looking for ideas of specimens to add to your collection? This is your board. |
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Last post by lithicbeads in Re: Some very hard mount... on June 24, 2024, 02:35:17 PM |
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FossilsIf you love collecting fossils, or are looking for a certain fossil for a creation, or just love to hunt for them, this is your area to play. |
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Last post by JLA1290 in Re: What have I got here... on December 12, 2022, 09:25:48 AM |
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Rock TalkThis is where you can discuss a certain stone type, gather information on stones, and anything stone related that doesn't fit into the other categories of the forum. |
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Last post by lithicbeads in Re: Blue flower agate? on May 14, 2024, 05:13:31 PM |
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Identifications of MaterialsHave a rock, but don't know what it is? Need to know if something is chalcedony or common opal but cannot tell the difference? Post it here for others to help you out. |
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Last post by R.U. Sirius in Re: Need identification ... on November 06, 2024, 09:06:37 AM |
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Child Boards: Deceptive Stones | |||
Ancient Lapidary HistoryFound an article online about some recent archaeological finds? Found a great picture of ancient lapidary equipment? Want to discuss ancient techniques? This is your forum! |
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Last post by christos in Re: Theophrastus 'On Sto... on November 13, 2023, 07:22:36 AM |
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CrystalsThis is your area to discuss crystals. Have some examples of Crystal structures you wish to share? Have a gorgeous cluster that you cannot stop drooling over? Have oodles of Druzy you want to show off? Want to discuss metaphysical properties of crystals? Here's your area. |
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Last post by WingnutAndAPrayer in Re: Crystal Park Quartze... on February 19, 2024, 09:59:04 PM |
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OpalAll things relating to Opal - Mining, Carving, Cutting, Grinding, Tips on Care and storage etc. |
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Last post by auscarver in Re: Chain reaction on August 21, 2024, 01:20:39 AM |
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Child Boards: Opal Poetry, Stories & Myths |
Rock Art
Cabochons, Intarsias, CameosA place to display you recent cabochon creations! Learning intarsia and wish to post your progress? Do you have questions on how to create a cabochon or what wax works best to dop with? This is your forum. |
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Last post by Septicdeath in Re: Amber, how do you [p... on October 31, 2024, 06:20:18 PM |
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Carvings and SculpturesLove to carve your rock? Love to take rock and make sculptures? Here's your new hangout! |
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Last post by Enchantra in Re: Poppie jasper mobius... on November 04, 2024, 09:09:24 PM |
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Child Boards: Opal Carvers Gallery, Jade Carving Gallery, Spheres | |||
Faceted GemsLearning how to Facet? Want to show off your faceted creations? Are you an old pro at faceting and want to share your knowledge? This is your forum. |
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Last post by Arcade in Re: Problem in polishing... on May 16, 2024, 01:16:24 AM |
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TumblingLove to tumble rock? Has your electricity bill gone through the roof because you're running tumblers 24/7? This is your forum! |
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Last post by CrystalAdmirer in Re: Newbie here with my ... on January 13, 2024, 11:41:25 PM |
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KnappingLove to knapp rock? Want to show off your knapped creations? Here's your forum section. |
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Last post by VegasJames in Re: Modern day knapping.... on November 05, 2019, 02:05:30 PM |
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Knife MakingSome folks love to put stone handles on their knives. If you are one of these people, here is your area to have fun! |
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Last post by Bluetangclan in Re: Tejon Ranch Rhodenit... on January 24, 2024, 05:54:16 AM |
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Tutorials for the Rock Art AreaThis is an area for tutorials related to any of the above listed areas. Want to show folks how to cut a cab? Here's where to post the tutorial. Want to post a video on how to knapp a blade? Here's the place to post it. Please post only tutorials here. |
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Last post by Felicia in Re: Art In Stone - Cutti... on January 12, 2021, 06:25:51 PM |
Rockin' Jewelry
Gold, Silver, Other Metals, Casting and FabricationLove to work in metal? Like to pour hot metal? This is your area to post. |
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Last post by Felicia in Re: Druzy bat on June 28, 2021, 07:19:03 PM |
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Wearable or Utilitarian Jewelry ArtThis is anything utilitarian that isn't necessarily jewelry, yet could be jewelry - walking sticks, belt buckles, hair pins, barrettes, hatbands,horse halters, saddlery you bejewelled, etc... |
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Last post by Enchantra in Re: Re-purposed Jewelry on October 22, 2022, 12:02:58 AM |
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Metal ClayAn area for those who like to work in Metal Clay to hang out and discuss their art. |
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Last post by Enchantra in Re: Practicing with Poly... on September 05, 2022, 07:00:19 PM |
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Wire WrappingIf wire is your pride and joy and you love to wrap, this is your forum. |
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Last post by hummingbirdstones in Re: Two Blue on November 25, 2018, 07:31:53 PM |
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ChainmailleLike to create works using chainmaille techniques? Here's your section. |
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Last post by Enchantra in Re: Maille Butterfly on March 18, 2015, 09:24:55 AM |
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Show and Tell!!!!Sharing your finished jewelry creations with everyone! |
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Last post by Enchantra in Re: A few too many new p... on August 09, 2024, 01:14:35 AM |
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Tutorials for Jewelry MakingThis is the place for any tutorials as it relates to the above areas of casting, fabrication, metal clay, Chainmaille, and wire wrapping. Please post only tutorials here. |
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Last post by amrap1 in Re: Pendant making on December 10, 2020, 12:23:43 AM |
Beads!!!!!
Bead Embroidery and Bead WeavingLove to bead embroider? Enjoy doing bead weaving? Here is your area of beaded love. You can never have to many beads! |
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Last post by Enchantra in Re: Latest creations on June 13, 2023, 10:43:27 PM |
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Kumihimo, Cord Making, Braiding, MacrameKumihimo and other cord making Arts as they pertain to beads and Jewelry making. |
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Last post by cobbledstones in Re: first attempt at kum... on March 06, 2016, 07:17:58 PM |
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Polymer Clay, Air Dry Clay, Resin, Epoxy or Glass Based ClaysLike to make Jewelry using various clays? Do you sculpt with it? Like to create new fashion jewelry using clay? Post here. |
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Last post by Kaljaia in Re: Home made air dry cl... on December 24, 2019, 03:52:19 PM |
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Glass Blowing, Fusing, Slumping, Lampworking, Dichroic Glass...Glass arts as they pertain to jewelry making and beading. |
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Last post by Felicia in Re: First glass firing a... on March 28, 2020, 02:04:45 PM |
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Tutorials for Beads CategoryA place to house all the tutorials for the above topics in the Beads category. Please post only tutorials here. |
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Last post by Enchantra in Re: Live Stream - Bead E... on November 06, 2021, 04:35:52 PM |
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Show and Tell -Finished BeadsShow off your beads you have created! |
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Last post by irockhound in Re: Turquoise necklace &... on January 12, 2024, 10:29:27 PM |
Gadgets, Gizmos, and Dohickeys
Fixing, Modifying and Refurbishing your Lapidary EquipmentBought an old saw, need to figure out how to fix it or rebuild it? Have belts you need to resurface? Building equipment from the ground up? This is your area to ask questions. |
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Last post by kent in Re: Broken Power Feed Dr... on Today at 08:32:46 AM |
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What Equipment to Buy and Where to Get it.Need input on buying a piece of equipment? Here's your area. |
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Last post by irockhound in Re: Another newbie looki... on August 08, 2024, 06:41:17 PM |
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Cutting, Grinding, PolishingNeed to know the right equipment to use for a certain need? Wonder how to get that chunk of rough to stay where you want it for slabbing it? Want to know how to make your saw run a lot quieter? Have general equipment questions that don't fall into other categories? Here's your spot. |
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Last post by lithicbeads in Re: Flat Lap Recommendat... on September 10, 2024, 10:25:43 AM |
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Tool TalkLove tools? Looking for a specific tool and need help finding it? Want to refurbish that old pair of pliers? Here's your place. |
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Last post by Pearl in Re: Instruction manual o... on June 06, 2022, 06:37:22 AM |
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SAFETYGeneral workshop and studio safety when working with equipment. What works, what doesn't work. |
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Last post by irockhound in Re: Is that the taste of... on May 21, 2023, 09:57:29 PM |
Lapidary and Jewelry News
Articles from Members, Magazine and Club PostingsHave a club event coming up? Want to share the latest article you wrote? Found something awesome in a recent magazine you want to share? This is the place. |
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Last post by vitzitziltecpatl in Re: Promoting a Lapidary... on July 26, 2022, 07:37:43 AM |
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Shows, Auction Announcements, EstatesLooking for a show to sell your wares at? Want to advertise a show you know about in your area? Setting up for a show soon and need pointers? Heading off to Quartzite to the Tucson Shows and want to meet folks? This is your place. Found a really good Estate sale being held and want to let folks know? Post it here. Please note you are not allowed to sell items in this section of the forum. |
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Last post by Phishisgroovin in Heads up Washington stat... on September 25, 2024, 04:40:00 PM |
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WebsiteHave a website? Need help with it? Have questions about blogging or SEO? Just need to know the best place to put up an online shop? Here's your forum. |
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Last post by freeformcabs in Getting busy with sites on June 25, 2020, 09:49:51 AM |
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New Gemstone ArchiveArchive of gemstone held on this server. |
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