Greetings to Everyone!! Ron and I, have had a full schedule since the last time, I posted - it has been almost a couple weeks,
since the last posting, We had a "Gemstone Carving Class" the students were learning how to do "Stone in Stone" inlay(I do have pictures to share with you). The class was held in Gilroy, at Graceful Customs Studio.
A group of friends, Ron and myself - we went on a tour of a Foundry. Wow! - now I do casting, but they are very, very small items, compared to some of the objects they had cast at that Foundry. Can you imagine, melting enough metal to produce a 6ft or 12ft object. I was so amazed, to be able to see them work on larger items.
In spite - of our vehicle issues(the engine on the truck died a couple weeks ago)with the help of my older Sister. She let us use her mini van. We were able to make it to Anaheim, The American Opal Society has their Gem Show - in Anaheim, CA. If you are a fan of Opals - that is the show you need to try to attend. Oh my!!!!! some of the opals - the dealer have. There was a lot drooling on the glass cases. Yes - we do have pictures of the show and "Opals" to share with you.
Also, one of the dealers at the show, is an amazing Jewelry Artist - His work is!? - well - and more pictures. He jewelry pieces are breathtaking, beautiful.
When we were at the Denver Gem Show, we meet a Miner from Mexico. There was an earlier post
on Mexican Leopard Opal - opalized material intermixed with balsalt. The son, with a friend was able to join us in Anaheim, at the show. We showed his material, plus they also had some realy nice Mexican Fire Opal - at great prices. Don't worry - I took pictures of the material!!! And you know Ron, of course he is going to have some of the material available for sale.
Last, but not least - I have more pictures of carvings done by students - so if you have pictures or comments to share. Please email me.
Oh - Do not forget - There is a "Gem Stone Carving Class" in San Jose coming up.
