Tag: Tools of the Trade
ULTRA TEC Faceting Machines
ULTRA TEC faceting machines help artisans turn rough stones into beautifully cut gems; especially in this digital age where there's a resurgence to create...
Catching Up With Cutting Edge Supply
By Antoinette Rahn
Do you recall the person(s) who introduced you to geology, rockhounding, or lapidary work, or perhaps was the first to fully encourage...
Artist recalls getting ‘starstruck’ by gemstones
By Antoinette Rahn
Derek Katzenbach
Katzenbach Designs
www.katzenbachdesigns.com
(Mr. Katzenbach is an artist featured in the Tools of the Trade profile sponsored by ULTRA-TEC.)
Inspiration and encouragement are two...
Family heirloom sparks fondness for faceting
By Antoinette Rahn
Arya Akhavan
Lapidary hobbyist
(Mr. Akhavan is an artist featured in the Tools of the Trade profile sponsored by ULTRA-TEC.)
At some point in life,...
Lapidary endeavors offer infinite beauty
By Antoinette Rahn
Tom Mitchell
Mitchell Jewelry Studio
(Mr. Mitchell is an artist featured in the Tools of the Trade profile sponsored by ULTRA-TEC.)
How often have you...
Tailoring life around passions ignites joy
By Antoinette Rahn
Ryan Anderson
Ryan Joseph Gems
(Mr. Anderson is an artist featured in the Tools of the Trade profile sponsored by ULTRA-TEC.)
If you ask...
‘Going with the flow’ guides artist in gem cutting and daily...
By Antoinette Rahn
Joyce Wang
Salt Gems Company
(Ms. Wang is an artist featured in the Tools of the Trade profile sponsored by ULTRA-TEC.)
Having the ability to...
Investing in knowledge brings limitless results
By Antoinette Rahn
Chen Xue (a.k.a. Yoyo)
Yoyo Gems LLC
www.yoyogems.store
(Ms. Xue is an artist featured in the Tools of the Trade profile sponsored by ULTRA-TEC.)
Lapidary artist...
Hobbyist Counts on Classic Equipment to Keep Creating
By Antoinette Rahn
Walt Harrison
Lapidary Hobbyist and Dealer
(Mr. Harrison is an artist featured in the Tools of the Trade profile sponsored by Covington Engineering.)
Often, you’ll...
Seeing Materials Evolve Serves as Reward in Lapidary Work
By Antoinette Rahn
Bill Staggenborg
Lapidary Hobbyist
(Mr. Staggenborg is an artist featured in the Tools of the Trade profile sponsored by Covington Engineering.)
Bill Staggenborg of Eugene, Oregon,...
