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Has your wife told you to do something with that garage full of rocks you've been collecting?

OR are you like me - I am a total Gem Geek - can't stop collecting them! Gemstones, Faceted, Cabs, Rough, Beads...if it is gem related, I am all over it!!!

When you join Lapidary and Metal Arts you should get some ideas, help with projects and maybe some of those rocks will be polished and in a fun display in your home or in a lovely necklace around your beloved's neck!!!

We will post Rock Hounding, Lapidary, Jewelry and Gem information.

People have started posting Photos - feel free - again same disclaimer (must relate to group topic).

There is an extensive collection of Links in the Files Section and there is always room for more...feel free to submit your favorite sites or your own website (must relate to topic).

So - Welcome - Jump in - Introduce Yourself - Ask Questions - Post Photos...Participate!
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Other related Groups on EONS:

Collecting Rocks and Minerals view link
Geology, Astrogeology and Paleontology view link
Gemstones view link
Rockhounds Really Rock view link

Special Thanks to Pat for researching the related sites!

Extra Activities of Interest:

Astronomy for Everyone view link
Bookoholics view link
Fly Fishing view link
Fresh Water Fishing view link

Is there a way to harden copper craft wire which is dead soft? I know it hardens a little while working it but past that - hammering and placing it into a tumbler sounds extreme for this type of wire.

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Whether you just like to look at pretty things - want to learn a new hobby or need materials for your Jewelry or Lapidary business...Gem Shows (I am talking the smaller Club Shows) are a fun way to spend an afternoon!

I just posted the Show report for our club show in Culver City, CA! Photos, Vendor info and much more! view link

If this looks like fun you can check for Shows in your area on my GemShows Blog - it is updated once a month and offers Trade Only, Commercial (Retail/Wholesale) and Club (Retail) Shows! view link

If you know of any shows that are not listed - please - LMK!

Robyn Hawk

HI. My husband has just been asked to design a sales site for Laguna agate. We are not sure who to market it to. Collectors, jewelers, wholesalers? Anyone interested of if you have any suggestions please contact me. He went today to take pictures of some stones. This agate is from a mine in northern Mexico and the owner has moved his main office here to the states. Agates from this mine have been taken to many shows even in Europe and are said to be some of the most beautiful in the world.

Hi guys I have a large collection, I like the wire wrap for my cabs, but I think silver would be good for my faceteds. Is there a course on line? Or just how do you started in silver smithing? Has anyone sold Gems to Jewelers. I need a little operating capital. I live in LA and plan to sell wire wrap this summer in Venice Board Walk (about ten miles from my home) it gets about a million people on week-ends during the summer and best of all IT'S FREE,Wheeler @Tag-along ;-]

Just in case anyone is interested I came across this site where you can sell your jewelry, crafts, and many other items. There are no selling or posting fees. Just click on the link below and join.
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It has been awhile since I have posted to Eons - but this is something I know you will LOVE!!!

I am at the Tucson Gem Show and as with previous years I am blogging about the experience.

If you have ever wanted to attend the shows check out the info - give Tips and Highlights of a range of events as I visit.

Tucson Gem Show - Live!
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Check out my adventure and plan one of your own...

Robyn Hawk

Hi. Here's something trippy. After spending a few hours on Eons, I went to Google to look for bead, rock, gems, jewelry shows and after not finding much, especially where I live (Los Angeles), I see your listing of this Eons group. Wow, what a trip! I was trying to find out where the rockchippers show on Oct. 18 in Woodland Hills is being held. Couldn't find any specifics. Anyone know? Is it still for 2008?
I am also interested in metal arts. I was trying to get into a senior's class at Pierce College that has an intro to metal clay at least. I'd love to know about events accessible to me and whatever you guys share about the arts. Glad to meet you all. Hope to know you better before long. Billie

Does anyone know any good books on wire wrapping that starts out basic and goes a little deeper. That has illistrations and explanations, or even perhapes a website.
I did find one website view link however it looks like a little more than I need for a hobby. What do you think?
Thanks for any help or advise in advance.

Earlier this month, I participated in and attended the North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society's "Jubilee of Gems" Show.

This is the club that started it all for me...

For more check my blog at: view link' rel='nofollow'>view link

Robyn Hawk
Tucson Gem Show - Live view link
Jewelry & Gem Artists view link
Fly On The Wall-Views/Reviews view link' rel='nofollow'>view link
Now You've Done It...You're On My List view link

"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do." -Goethe