Tag: lapidary
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Throwback Thursday #308: “Oh, do this rock for me”
This poem appeared in the February 1963 edition of the ESCONI newsletter. It seems to originated with “Agate Pete”, which was a feature in the newsletter of El Paso Mineral and Gem Society. They are still alive and kicking…
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2023 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show – Preview #11!
This is the preview post #11 for the 2023 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show Live Auction. The ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show for 2023 will be held on March 18th and 19th at the DuPage Fairgrounds in Wheaton, IL, which is the same location as last year. All details can be found here.…
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Throwback Thursday #129: Puttering in Pewter
This is Throwback Thursday #129. In these, we look back into the past at ESCONI specifically and Earth Science in general. If you have any contributions, (science, pictures, stories, etc …), please send them to esconi.info@gmail.com. Thanks! The following is an article about working with pewter. It featured Paul Hoalt and Bob Johnson ESCONI members…
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Estate Sale with Lapidary Tools
Sorry for the late posting… here is an estate sale with lapidary tools. Details can be found here. The sale is in Downer Grove, IL and is/was for Friday, August 14th and Saturday, August, 15th. Enjoy!
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Lapidary Classes at Cicada Pi Art Studio
Cicada Pi Art Studio and Gallery in Oak Park teaches several adult lapidary classes including silversmithing. Contact them, if you have interest in learning the art of setting stones. They also host private parties (custom projects can be designed with the organizer of the party). Their website is at www.cicadapi.com. The most recent class…
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Lapidary Auction – June 7, Boone County Fairgrounds
Lapidary Auction, Saturday, June 7 – Boone County Fairgrounds – Belvidere, IL – at 9:00 am. Machines, crystals, minerals, rough rock, shells, fossils and miscellaneous, e.g, gem trees, mountings… helld by Curry Auctioneers. Questions? 815-871-9212
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Lapidary Equipment for Sale – Pickup by Dec 30th
Posting this as an information service. ESCONI has no knowledge of the equipment or the person selling the equipment. The person’s grandfather passed away and they are closing the house in Chicago by December 30thl, which is the last day to pickup. The owners of the equipment hoped it could go to someone who could…
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Sharing Photos of Lapidary Works
Flickr is an on-line collection of photographs. You search for certain types of photographs. For example, you can type “Lapidary” into the Search box and find photographs and groups of people who share their photographs of their lapidary work. Image: Australian Moss Agate photograph by zygzee Image: forgotten-dumortierite tourmaline and peridot 017 by…
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How to Cut a Turquoise Cabochon
DurangoSilver’s YouTube Channel has a number of interesting videos on turquoise lapidary. One of them is the How to Cut a Turquoise Cabochon.
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Meet the Lapidary Artist This Sunday: Sidney Mobell
One of the most famous jewelry designers of our time, Sidney Mobell, is known for making ordinary objects precious. He will present his creative inspirations and insights… Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, Elmhurst, IL, Sunday, November 8, 2:00 p.m. Reservations Recommended, Regular Museum Admission. (630) 833-1616.
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Lapidary Study Group
The Lapidary Study Group used to meet the third Friday of the Month at 7:30 p.m. in room 162 of the COD Art Center at the College of DuPage Glen Ellyn Campus. The Lapidary Study Group meets upon request. Chairperson: Sheila Bergmann
