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3,483 41,881 Newbie! What media and where to get it?!
by rockbrain
Mar 28, 2024 14:58:58 GMT -5
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Lapidary Discussion Topics

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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

6,117 77,326 Tumbler Insanity
by Hefty
Mar 28, 2024 15:12:51 GMT -5
No New Posts Rock Tumbling Photos - 7 Viewing

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

4,210 58,381 Adam's tumbled rocks
by Hefty
Mar 28, 2024 15:03:30 GMT -5
No New Posts Creating Cabochons - 9 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

12,243 165,438 Quentin's (roQhound's) First Cabs
by fencejumper
Mar 28, 2024 12:52:37 GMT -5
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Show off your latest creative use of wire, or get advice on all things related to wire wrapping

Sub-board: Wire Wrapping Tutorials

5,168 66,643 March 2024 Wire Wrapper's Challenge
by liveoak
Mar 28, 2024 11:31:43 GMT -5
No New Posts Metal Smithing - 12 Viewing

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

Sub-board: Metal Smithing Tutorials

1,100 15,327 Silver pendant with charoite and amethysts.
by yurii
Mar 28, 2024 11:34:03 GMT -5
No New Posts Special Creations (intarsia, glass, metal, etc.) - 3 Viewing

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

1,697 25,635 Un-petrified wood tumbling
by pebblesky
Mar 27, 2024 19:01:20 GMT -5
No New Posts Flat Lap Polishing Methods (displays, cabs, faceting, etc.) - 2 Viewing

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

136 1,845 Has anyone tested this?
by 1dave
Mar 28, 2024 7:42:55 GMT -5
No New Posts Rock Carving - 3 Viewing

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

Sub-board: Rock Carving Tutorials

371 5,147 Just got my first saw, help!
by 1dave
Mar 16, 2024 6:07:26 GMT -5
No New Posts Sphere Making - 3 Viewing

Discussion and photos of all things related to the art of sphere making, including techniques, equipment, and showing off your finished specimens

182 3,027 Sphere grinding cups
by Tommy
Feb 22, 2024 21:35:00 GMT -5

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No New Posts Rock Sciences, Articles and Information - 4 Viewing

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

867 6,132 The difference between Garnet types
by gemfeller
Mar 28, 2024 15:06:30 GMT -5
No New Posts General Rocks Board - 14 Viewing

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

Sub-board: Other Articles and Tutorials

14,008 153,512 Traveling Box
by roy
Mar 28, 2024 11:09:12 GMT -5
No New Posts Cutting Rocks - Slabs and Saws - 3 Viewing

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

6,534 67,713 Bat cave the other way...
by realrockhound
Mar 27, 2024 20:07:26 GMT -5
No New Posts Lapidary Equipment - 4 Viewing

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

DIY LAPIDARY PROJECTS PAGE

2,363 28,360 resin wheels high grit vs dry polish
by gemfeller
Mar 28, 2024 14:52:22 GMT -5
No New Posts Rock Specimens and Themed Threads - 5 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.

3,661 46,760 COPROLITE
by rockjunquie
Mar 28, 2024 10:47:47 GMT -5
No New Posts Fossils and Artifacts - 2 Viewing

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

1,242 13,605 Recent fossil find Southern Nevada
by Fossilman
Mar 27, 2024 11:19:46 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 vegasjames
Mar 26, 2024 18:57:02 GMT -5
No New Posts Rock Identification Help - 4 Viewing

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

3,421 28,888 Quartz with black inclusions and silver/gold?
by 1dave
Mar 26, 2024 12:30:52 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.

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Mar 12, 2024 18:59:07 GMT -5
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Join in the various competitions and games that members create just for fun

824 30,167 *~ OPEN ~* Cab Contest Mar 2024 Theme: Equilateral Triangle
by jasoninsd
Mar 26, 2024 0:28:07 GMT -5
No New Posts Rockhounding Reports, Locations, Trips and Shows - 14 Viewing

Organize a rockhounding trip, request location information, advertise a show, or post your trip report with lots of pictures for us to enjoy

3,065 36,558 Going to Panama (Updated 03-23-2024)
by 1dave
Mar 25, 2024 11:03:35 GMT -5
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Leave a helpful review for a vendor or request information or recommendations on which vendor to choose

1,408 11,907 Lapidary Vendors Worldwide
by 1dave
Mar 25, 2024 11:24:10 GMT -5
No New Posts RTH Marketplace, Buy Sell Trade - 9 Viewing

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.

3,840 33,221 TUMBLING ROUGH FOR SALE (sold)
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Mar 28, 2024 12:06:34 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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Mar 28, 2024 14:52:55 GMT -5

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