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I know what this is, but I want to see if you guys know what it is!!!!

Started by Ryan Chornick 7 hours ago.

some more pics--BRAZILIAN AGATE

Started by Ryan Chornick 8 hours ago.

Has anyone collected around Misson, BC? 1 Reply

Started by Ryan Chornick. Last reply by Kevin Corbin 1 day ago.

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Ryan Chornick added 2 discussions

7 hours ago

Don Woodward commented on chris jenkins's photo 'rivers 006'

I see 5, and possibly 6. Also several pieces of jasper. Don

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rivers 006

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steve kennedy left a comment for Kevin Corbin

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Don Woodward commented on steve kennedy's blog post 'polishing'

Hey Steve a good overnight soaking in water with a little bleach added helps. The next morning use a stiff scrub brush on them, and a hose to rinse them off. If you don't have the proper equipment to polish them, you can do what we do in South Dak...

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Kevin Corbin commented on steve kennedy's blog post 'polishing'

Steve, I'm imvolved in several other forums, but one I think you'd find particularly helpful is Rock Tumbling Hobby http://andy321.proboards.com/index.cgi? theyhave reams of stuff on tumbling but also making cab's, polishing etc. Very helpful grou...

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Kevin Corbin left a comment for Kathleen Kelley

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Kevin Corbin replied to Ryan Chornick's discussion 'Has anyone collected around Misson, BC?'

Ryan, no personal knowledge but I'm also involved in another board the Canadian Gold Prospector's forum http://gpex.ca/smf/index.php there is likely people there who will know. They're a helpful bunch, join up and postyour question. They should be...

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Blog Posts

polishing

like some insight on polishing rocks & where to get the right stuff for the job I live in Toronto any local resorces would be great, I seen the video & it didn't look like they were using a grinder & belt sander. & cleaning tips boiling it in the kitchen pot makes my craft dinner gritty. Thanks

Posted by steve kennedy on November 4, 2009 at 10:35am — 2 Comments

Just found this add in Alberta Anybody know anything about it.

Introduction to Lapidary

Monday Sept 21st, 2009 at 6pm
Instructor: Chris Robak
Cost: $35

Location: 5230 45St Lacombe, AB (Lacombe Mall)
Call Silver Cove at (403)789-1308 to reserve your space

Learn how to cut and shape rocks into freeforms!

Intro to Lapidary introduces students to the equipment used in the stone cutting and polishing process. It takes you from a basic slab of rock, to a finished freeform! Experience what is involved in making some of your favorite pieces of jewelry.

Studen… Continue

Posted by cory and Aiyana on September 9, 2009 at 4:59pm