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by mjflinty
May 14, 2024 10:26:49 GMT -5
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Rock tumbling discussion topics including rotary or vibe methods, recipes, grits, cleanup, etc. Get help from world class rock tumbling experts

Sub-board: Rock Tumbling Tutorials

6,158 77,602 Tumbling Quartz
by pebblesky
May 14, 2024 22:13:12 GMT -5
No New Posts Rock Tumbling Photos - 6 Viewing

Show off your latest batch of tumbles, or post photos of all things related to rock tumbling

4,230 58,857 Bahia Agate - A Timeline V2.0
by pebblesky
May 15, 2024 0:15:00 GMT -5
No New Posts Creating Cabochons - 17 Viewing

All things related to creating cabochons, including photos of your latest masterpieces, works in progress, or requests for advice

Sub-board: Creating Cabochons Tutorials

12,284 166,034 One More Laguna Lace Cab
by pebblesky
May 14, 2024 15:19:09 GMT -5
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Show off your latest creative use of wire, or get advice on all things related to wire wrapping

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5,175 66,803 April 2024 Wire Wrapper's Challenge
by susand24224
May 14, 2024 19:56:17 GMT -5
No New Posts Metal Smithing - 2 Viewing

Discussions and photos related to the art of metal smithing with silver, gold, or any other metals

Sub-board: Metal Smithing Tutorials

1,105 15,385 I finished one this week
by Pat
May 12, 2024 12:33:33 GMT -5
No New Posts Special Creations (intarsia, glass, metal, etc.) - 1 Viewing

Show off your special projects, or finished pieces you created using alternative methods or materials, as you expand your creativity beyond simple lapidary

1,699 25,671 Awwwwwww
by rockjunquie
May 9, 2024 18:34:36 GMT -5
No New Posts Flat Lap Polishing Methods (displays, cabs, faceting, etc.) - 1 Viewing

Share your flat lapidary techniques and outcomes! Discuss machines, grit sequences, polishing compounds, and showcase your polished flat polished rocks and gems.

139 1,859 How about hand lapping???
by Rockoonz
Apr 16, 2024 9:12:43 GMT -5
No New Posts Rock Carving - 2 Viewing

Discussions and photos related to the carving of rocks including tools, methods, materials, and outcomes

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371 5,143 Just got my first saw, help!
by 1dave
Mar 16, 2024 6:07:26 GMT -5
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Discussion and photos of all things related to the art of sphere making, including techniques, equipment, and showing off your finished specimens

184 3,048 My newest preform.
by Mark K
May 3, 2024 19:59:28 GMT -5

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The sub-groups herein are provided as a depository for rock sciences related posts that are specifically written in article format. Please do not post questions in these areas. Posts here are created as topic specific articles, or they are judged by staff to be exceptional and informative on a rock sciences subject, and are moved here by staff

Sub-boards: Rock and Mineral Identification, Geology 101, Archaeology and Artifacts, Paleontology and Fossils, Astronomy, Impacts, Physics

873 6,181 Gifts from the Comet Impact known as the Sevier Orogeny
by 1dave
May 14, 2024 19:56:00 GMT -5
No New Posts General Rocks Board - 7 Viewing

All things rock related that don't really seem to fit into a specific category.

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14,040 153,907 PebbleSky’s rock collecting - 11/21 international package
by pebblesky
May 14, 2024 13:12:15 GMT -5
No New Posts Cutting Rocks - Slabs and Saws - 5 Viewing

We want to see your rock slabs, fresh off the saw. Saws, blades, maintenance, refurbishing, or just cutting rocks in general

6,558 68,027 Adding more equipment to my 'shop'
by Rockoonz
May 15, 2024 0:02:28 GMT -5
No New Posts Lapidary Equipment - 2 Viewing

Equipment related discussions including repairs, maintenance, refurbishing vintage equipment, or show us your home made equipment projects

DIY LAPIDARY PROJECTS PAGE

2,377 28,374 Galaxy Wheels - 80 Grit Already Worn Out?
by gemfeller
May 14, 2024 18:23:57 GMT -5
No New Posts Rock Specimens and Themed Threads - 2 Viewing

Show us your rock specimens that are destined for a display case, or take part in our shared theme threads such as the very popular Thunderegg Thursdays, and Coprolite. Start one of your own and lets see if it grows.

3,670 46,982 Saturday Pet Wood!
by realrockhound
May 14, 2024 20:21:36 GMT -5
No New Posts Fossils and Artifacts - 3 Viewing

Discussions and photos of all things related to fossils and ancient human artifacts

1,247 13,671 Ugly Petoskey Stones - Updated 5/6/2024
by chris1956
May 7, 2024 15:30:39 GMT -5
No New Posts The Meteorites Board

The meteorite board is a gathering space where meteorite enthusiasts, collectors, researchers, and artists engage in discussions, share knowledge, and showcase their passion for these extraterrestrial relics. Through a dynamic array of threads, members exchange insights on meteorite identification, classification, scientific research, creative applications, and collecting experiences.

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by wargrafix
May 6, 2024 14:36:43 GMT -5
No New Posts Rock Identification Help - 6 Viewing

Post photos and ask questions to get help identifying your unknown rocks and specimens

3,436 29,030 A pretty red/white stone
by mjflinty
May 14, 2024 13:14:39 GMT -5

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A place for posting all of those pictures that don't quite fit into any of the other categories - vacations, puppies, etc.

9,994 137,638 Did anybody take pictures of yesterday’s northern lights?
by chris1956
May 11, 2024 18:11:22 GMT -5
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826 30,452 *~ OPEN ~* Cab Contest, May 2024, Theme: Small Cab ≤ 10x15mm
by realrockhound
May 14, 2024 19:53:19 GMT -5
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Organize a rockhounding trip, request location information, advertise a show, or post your trip report with lots of pictures for us to enjoy

3,083 36,838 Pike's Peak Amazonite - Need help getting started
by titaniumkid
May 15, 2024 3:35:49 GMT -5
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by liveoak
May 14, 2024 10:02:56 GMT -5
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Members with at least 100 community quality posts can post new threads here to sell or trade rock related items. All members are eligible to respond and purchase. Buyer and seller beware - RTH is not responsible for the success or security of any transactions that occur here.

3,846 33,315 Moroccan agates
by wargrafix
May 11, 2024 12:16:32 GMT -5
No New Posts Life in General, Off-topic Chit-Chat Area - 6 Viewing

Lighthearted discussions about topics related to life in general and all other non-polarizing subjects.

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by Son Of Beach
May 14, 2024 21:58:08 GMT -5

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