Cabbin' Fever with Willis - Rough Integrity
Of the factors we consider when evaluating rough material for cutting, it’s Integrity is often overlooked by new lapidarists. The...
Cuttin' Up with Drew - A Beryl of Monkeys: Tips & Tricks for Faceting Emeralds
Emeralds, the bright green variety of the mineral Beryl, are one of the rarest gemstones in the world. In the entire North American...
Miss Bea's Metaphysics & Curiosities - June Birthstones
With the end of May coming to a close, June arises as the first month of the summer season. June is quite a unique month for birthstones,...
Cabbin' Fever with Willis - The Art of Making Cabochons
“Man is the measure of all things” -Protagoras “Cabochon Cut; method of cutting gemstones with a convex, rounded surface that is...
Cuttin' Up with Drew - Critical Angle
Hello readers, People around the world gaze, wonder and in some cases, obsess over how gemstones are cut out of natural stone. Our...
Backwoods Wisdom with Taj - Stop With the Weed Killer
Most of the "weeds" in your yard are edible and more nutritious than most of what you buy at the super market. Dandelion is one of the...
Backwoods Wisdom with Taj - The Wonders of Honey
Hello again! Taj here with a few more bits of knowledge for every one. Again, I want to talk about wild and natural food. It's not...
