Tag: cabochons
Orbicular Bloodstone Jasper
Orbicular bloodstone jasper looks like a cross between fancy jasper and ocean jasper. It is quite appealing with its bright reds, oranges, and greens,...
How to Make a Jack-O-Lantern Cabochon
Jack-o-lanterns are fun for Halloween, and really, any time of year. Here's how I turned a special feature within a plume agate slab into...
Bench Tips: Getting the Best Pattern
Over the years I have become almost obsessed with working obsidian. It is rather abundant and the varieties that are possible are numerous. Most...
What to Cut: Amethyst Sage Agate
Amethyst sage agate has been around for a few decades and remains extremely popular. Its popularity is due, in large part, to the beautiful...
Bench Tips: How to Drill Holes in Cabochons
If you know how to drill holes in cabochons, creating decorative patterns is the next step. Here's how to make a pattern with graduated...
7 Questions with Helen Serras-Herman
Editor’s Note: As part of our year-long 50th Anniversary celebration we will feature Q&A’s with regular Rock & Gem contributors and others in the...
Tumbling Talk: Rock Tumbling for Autism
By David Leaton
Rock tumbling is a worldwide sensation. It does not matter the age or geographic area of the participant. I see young and...
The Return of Fall 2021 Wildacres Workshop
By Helen Serras-Herman
We are very excited that after more than a year of canceling three EFLMS Wildacres Workshops due to COVID-19, finally the EFLMS...
Bestingems.com: Grateful for the Present and Building Toward the Future
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By Antoinette Rahn
Ajay Bansal’s pursuit of a career in the gemstone industry began when he was attending college in New...
A Life Transformed by Picture Rocks
By George Lindsay
More than the raising of wheat and cattle or the breeding of quarter horses for work and racing, a new vocation has...
