awineglass
off to a rocking start
Member since February 2006
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Post by awineglass on Feb 14, 2006 13:30:01 GMT -5
I am totally new to this.  I have a ton of rocks in my house I've collected over the years. I would like to find classes in the DC metro area so I can learn about rock tumbling and making jewelry. If anyone has any ideas, please let me know. I've been looking on the internet and have found classes everywhere else but the DC metro area. Any assistance is appreciated. Thanks!  |
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Post by sandsman1 on Feb 14, 2006 22:07:23 GMT -5
hi AW if you hang out here for awile you will find out what you need and how to useit for tumbling --and there wont be any charge hahaha you just have to show pics of your finished stones --- as for jewlery making there are some fine artist right here that dont mind questions --- like wire wrappers and beaders and cabachon makers and even acouple silver smiths learning and working --- i think if you cant find any classes you will learn what you need right here to turn out some very nice stones -- and jewlery
and WELCOME to the forum ---seeya--- sands
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Feb 15, 2006 3:16:34 GMT -5
Hi a wine glass,
Welcome aboard Hope you have a great time and find the classes you need , This is a great class also !! :-)
Jack
Yorkshire UK
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drupe
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2005
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Post by drupe on Feb 15, 2006 9:45:16 GMT -5
Awineglass
The best class is to jump right in and ask questions about anything you are unsure of.
If you bought a tumbler, it probably came with a booklet that will explain the basic steps to tumbling. Any clarification you need just ask.
If you haven't purchased a tumbler yet, don't make the mistake of buying a kiddy tumbler. They won't even finish your first batch. Purchase a Lortone, Thumbler or other better tumbler. It will be money well spent.
Questions, questions ask away. You'll get the correct answers here.
Welcome aboard
Pete
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earthdog
Cave Dweller 
Don't eat yellow snow
Member since June 2006
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Post by earthdog on Feb 15, 2006 10:33:12 GMT -5
Sit back, turn the radio on to 106.7, WJFK and listen to the Don& Mike show in the afternoon while you read through here.
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Duckbean
fully equipped rock polisher
Looking for rocks in all the wrong places
Member since February 2005
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Post by Duckbean on Feb 15, 2006 21:37:55 GMT -5
Listen to these people they know of what they speack ! Tumbling is one of those things that is more enjoyable if you just get the basics from the book that came with the tumbler, Or you ask questions here. That way each time you get a batch of rocks that look better then the last, It gives you a feeling of acomplishment that you can't get if it's all taught to you from the beginning. Wire wrapping and the other things on the other hand I think it helps if you have some one to guide you a little unless you are truly gifted like some of the people on this board. Then there are people like me that can't get the hang of it even if some one shows you so I mostly stick to tumbling . Good luck and have fun.
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Post by akansan on Feb 15, 2006 21:43:46 GMT -5
If you're wanting classes on jewelry making - the part where you turn your tumbled rocks into jewelry - you might check out the Lapidary Journal online ( www.lapidaryjournal.com). They have a section on clubs and one on classes. If you're just wanting lessons on how to tumble rocks, experience seems to be the best teacher. Everyone seems to have their own secret formula that works for them...and sometimes only for them! |
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Post by joe on Feb 16, 2006 0:29:20 GMT -5
Edog's right, reading through the old posts here is Tumbling University. A higher education for sure.
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I have a ton of rocks in my house I've collected over the years. I would like to find classes in the DC metro area so I can learn about rock tumbling and making jewelry. If anyone has any ideas, please let me know. I've been looking on the internet and have found classes everywhere else but the DC metro area. Any assistance is appreciated. Thanks! 
