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Board Announcements

General Announcements of Board Activities, Policies, Changes to Policies, Board Maintenance

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in Re: Reminder about Spam
on February 18, 2024, 09:20:42 PM
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Welcome!

A place to Introduce yourself, say hello and make new friends!

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Last post by Enchantra
in Re: View my work on pint...
on February 19, 2024, 10:36:17 AM
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Buy/Sell/Trade

A 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.

1159 Posts
185 Topics
Last post by 55fossil
in Re: colorful slabs wante...
on February 29, 2024, 06:34:42 AM
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Photography

Want 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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29 Topics
Last post by AgateLicker
in Re: Please id this stone
on September 14, 2022, 08:10:06 AM
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Contests

Check here regularly for contests and other competitions we may hold for your enjoyment and friendly competition! This is for forum held competitions only.

1198 Posts
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Last post by AveIArts
in Re: Outrageous Cab Conte...
on June 03, 2022, 05:23:01 PM

Off Topic Area

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Random Musings

This 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.

3932 Posts
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Last post by 55fossil
in Re: Re-opened Etsy store...
on January 08, 2024, 05:29:12 AM
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Other Hobbies

Most 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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106 Topics
Last post by 55fossil
in Re: Triad box on tray
on December 03, 2023, 06:10:39 PM

Let's Rock

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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!

2221 Posts
279 Topics
Last post by AgateLicker
in Re: Texas rockhunting in...
on January 31, 2023, 06:43:06 AM
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Group outings

Please 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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Prospecting

Mineral and Metals prospecting. Trips, tips & digging reports. Show us what you got!

312 Posts
36 Topics
Last post by christos
in small crystal beryl
on March 11, 2024, 01:47:57 AM
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Rough and Slabs

Show off your rough or newly cut slabs here!

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496 Topics
Last post by WingnutAndAPrayer
in Re: Pink Brecciated Mook...
on February 23, 2024, 10:23:50 AM
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Mineral Specimens

Have a specimen collection? Want to show off some pieces? Looking for ideas of specimens to add to your collection? This is your board.

447 Posts
67 Topics
Last post by christos
in beryl
on February 27, 2024, 02:38:17 AM
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Fossils

If 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.

148 Posts
27 Topics
Last post by JLA1290
in Re: What have I got here...
on December 12, 2022, 09:25:48 AM
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Rock Talk

This 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.

1431 Posts
193 Topics
Last post by lithicbeads
in Re: How to prepare and c...
on January 28, 2024, 08:01:14 PM
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Identifications of Materials

Have 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.

2722 Posts
392 Topics
Last post by Enchantra
in Re: Needing help... Is t...
on March 21, 2024, 10:38:18 AM
Child Boards: Deceptive Stones
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Ancient Lapidary History

Found 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!

91 Posts
12 Topics
Last post by christos
in Re: Theophrastus 'On Sto...
on November 13, 2023, 07:22:36 AM
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Crystals

This 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.

95 Posts
13 Topics
Last post by WingnutAndAPrayer
in Re: Crystal Park Quartze...
on February 19, 2024, 09:59:04 PM
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Opal

All things relating to Opal - Mining, Carving, Cutting, Grinding, Tips on Care and storage etc.

Moderators: Asianfire, Opalholic

896 Posts
84 Topics
Last post by peruano
in Re: Common opal cab
on August 22, 2023, 04:20:18 AM
Child Boards: Opal Poetry, Stories & Myths

Rock Art

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Cabochons, Intarsias, Cameos

A 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.

4024 Posts
518 Topics
Last post by irockhound
in Re: New Cabs, new jasper
on January 12, 2024, 10:35:32 PM
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Carvings and Sculptures

Love to carve your rock? Love to take rock and make sculptures? Here's your new hangout!

1113 Posts
141 Topics
Last post by christos
in Re: jade carving lubrica...
on November 14, 2023, 07:16:52 PM
Child Boards: Opal Carvers Gallery, Jade Carving Gallery, Spheres
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Faceted Gems

Learning 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.

138 Posts
26 Topics
Last post by lithicbeads
in Re: My new Ultra tec
on June 14, 2023, 03:03:48 PM
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Tumbling

Love to tumble rock? Has your electricity bill gone through the roof because you're running tumblers 24/7? This is your forum!

210 Posts
33 Topics
Last post by CrystalAdmirer
in Re: Newbie here with my ...
on January 13, 2024, 11:41:25 PM
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Knapping

Love to knapp rock? Want to show off your knapped creations? Here's your forum section.

35 Posts
3 Topics
Last post by VegasJames
in Re: Modern day knapping....
on November 05, 2019, 02:05:30 PM
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Knife Making

Some folks love to put stone handles on their knives. If you are one of these people, here is your area to have fun!

408 Posts
59 Topics
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 Area

This 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.

124 Posts
20 Topics
Last post by Felicia
in Re: Art In Stone - Cutti...
on January 12, 2021, 06:25:51 PM

Rockin' Jewelry

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Gold, Silver, Other Metals, Casting and Fabrication

Love to work in metal? Like to pour hot metal? This is your area to post.

302 Posts
51 Topics
Last post by Felicia
in Re: Druzy bat
on June 28, 2021, 07:19:03 PM
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Wearable or Utilitarian Jewelry Art

This 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...

78 Posts
16 Topics
Last post by Enchantra
in Re: Re-purposed Jewelry
on October 22, 2022, 12:02:58 AM
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Metal Clay

An area for those who like to work in Metal Clay to hang out and discuss their art.

114 Posts
11 Topics
Last post by Enchantra
in Re: Practicing with Poly...
on September 05, 2022, 07:00:19 PM
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Wire Wrapping

If wire is your pride and joy and you love to wrap, this is your forum.

338 Posts
42 Topics
Last post by hummingbirdstones
in Re: Two Blue
on November 25, 2018, 07:31:53 PM
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Chainmaille

Like to create works using chainmaille techniques? Here's your section.

7 Posts
1 Topics
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!

969 Posts
129 Topics
Last post by irockhound
in Re: Framed Moctezuma Aga...
on January 12, 2024, 10:27:45 PM
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Tutorials for Jewelry Making

This 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.

97 Posts
12 Topics
Last post by amrap1
in Re: Pendant making
on December 10, 2020, 12:23:43 AM

Beads!!!!!

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Bead Embroidery and Bead Weaving

Love to bead embroider? Enjoy doing bead weaving? Here is your area of beaded love. You can never have to many beads!

248 Posts
26 Topics
Last post by Enchantra
in Re: Latest creations
on June 13, 2023, 10:43:27 PM
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Kumihimo, Cord Making, Braiding, Macrame

Kumihimo and other cord making Arts as they pertain to beads and Jewelry making.

43 Posts
12 Topics
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 Clays

Like to make Jewelry using various clays? Do you sculpt with it? Like to create new fashion jewelry using clay? Post here.

42 Posts
4 Topics
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.

29 Posts
5 Topics
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 Category

A place to house all the tutorials for the above topics in the Beads category. Please post only tutorials here.

75 Posts
10 Topics
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 Beads

Show off your beads you have created!

2098 Posts
357 Topics
Last post by irockhound
in Re: Turquoise necklace &...
on January 12, 2024, 10:29:27 PM

Gadgets, Gizmos, and Dohickeys

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Fixing, Modifying and Refurbishing your Lapidary Equipment

Bought 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.

2321 Posts
253 Topics
Last post by Rolley-Hole-Man
in Re: First saw (Highland ...
on February 21, 2024, 09:57:10 PM
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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.

984 Posts
120 Topics
Last post by 55fossil
in Re: Looking for recommen...
on December 30, 2023, 12:17:37 PM
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Cutting, Grinding, Polishing

Need 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.

1336 Posts
158 Topics
Last post by R.U. Sirius
in Re: Feed rates
on March 14, 2023, 02:50:41 PM
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Tool Talk

Love tools? Looking for a specific tool and need help finding it? Want to refurbish that old pair of pliers? Here's your place.

525 Posts
61 Topics
Last post by Pearl
in Re: Instruction manual o...
on June 06, 2022, 06:37:22 AM
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SAFETY

General workshop and studio safety when working with equipment. What works, what doesn't work.

183 Posts
14 Topics
Last post by irockhound
in Re: Is that the taste of...
on May 21, 2023, 09:57:29 PM

Lapidary and Jewelry News

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Articles from Members, Magazine and Club Postings

Have 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.

20 Posts
9 Topics
Last post by vitzitziltecpatl
in Re: Promoting a Lapidary...
on July 26, 2022, 07:37:43 AM
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Shows, Auction Announcements, Estates

Looking 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.

295 Posts
77 Topics
Last post by Phishisgroovin
in Big lapidary yard sale, ...
on May 06, 2023, 10:46:56 PM
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Website

Have 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.

46 Posts
9 Topics
Last post by freeformcabs
in Getting busy with sites
on June 25, 2020, 09:49:51 AM
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