A tour of my workshop, lapidary equipment and tools.
The Gem Doctor Orchid Blog
- Orienting a Moonstone crystal to show off the phenomena 2010 August 1,I received this crystal from a customer with the request to facet a checkerboard brilliant oval. I am not a big fan of faceted phenomenal stones as they rarely do justice to the effects. Moonstones are especially suited to low flat cabochons which will display the adularescence optimally. High rounded cabs will have much smaller [...] […]anthonylloydrees
Hans Meevis
- Construction of the Cubic Zirconia Steam Machine and other Stuff. 2012 February 4,Other stuff first. The other day we went with Wolfgang and Barbara to a place where you can get some really cool pork shank. We sat outside because then one is allowed to smoke. They not to fussed about smoking in Germany, but you can’t smoke inside. A vegetarian’s nightmare. Look, I am not to crazy about pork as such, but this is very lekker chow. Serious h […]Lysdexia
Orchid Jewellers Blogs
- Work in Progress–A Miniature Cubic Zirconia Steam Machine. 2012 February 4,I made this little machine, about 20mm high excluding the inlet pipe, because I needed to see how a very small motor could work. I made some about 10mm high, but they did not run as well as this one did. The reason I wanted to make a small machine is because it becomes a [...] […]hansmeevis
- Contemporary Copper Jewelry By Sharilyn Miller 2012 February 4,Contemporary Copper JewelryStep - by - Step Techniques and ProjectsBy Sharilyn MillerSkill Level: Intermediate (or an ambitious beginner)Ease to Follow: Very easy to follow directions with an additional videoNumber of Projects: 22Pric... […]Robyn Hawk
- Spotlight: Dan Grandi on Expansion Plans for Racecar Jewelry 2012 February 3,Dan Grandi returns to Metalwerx on Feb. 17 to teach mold making and casting. It’s a very busy time for Dan, who is the midst of making major changes to his company, Racecar Jewelry Company, Inc. The expansion plans include moving from Cranston, RI, to a new 10,000 square foot facility in Pawtucket, RI. The [...] […]Metalwerx
- save the usps 2012 2012 February 3,I received yet another save the usps card. I am loving this exchange!This lovely letter is from Liz Smith of Made in Lowell. Liz is an amazing crafter and a supporter of handmade. She has an eye for quality and things made from passion and love of craf... […]k.obrien jewelry
- IN-DEPTH Retreats 2012 February 3,IN–DEPTH - the intuitive nature of design – an evolution of process and technique in harmony with Michael David Sturlin I will present two In-Depth Sessions in 2012 and 2013 the third annual Autumn Retreat in Ontario - October 23-27, 2012 hosted by Tina Lee Degreef Studio [...] […]michaelsturlinstudio
Panorama of the East Coast
This Jan. 29 panorama of much of the East Coast, photographed by one of the Expedition 30 crew members aboard the International Space Station, provides a look generally northeastward: Philadelphia-New York City-Boston corridor (bottom-center); western Lake Ontario shoreline with Toronto (left edge); Montreal (near center). An optical illusion in the photo makes the atmospheric limb and light activity from Aurora Borealis appear "intertwined." Image Credit: NASA
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