astrofan
off to a rocking start
Member since October 2009
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Post by astrofan on Nov 24, 2009 14:22:08 GMT -5
Can you please recommend books, or kits, to get my 11 year old daughter started in wire wrapping stones?
Thanks!
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Post by Toad on Nov 24, 2009 14:27:20 GMT -5
There is a thread pinned on this board with great directions and pictures. That would be a good start - and it's free!
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gemhunter
starting to spend too much on rocks
"Rock On"
Member since November 2009
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Post by gemhunter on Nov 24, 2009 15:15:07 GMT -5
I saw a kit at Borders Book Store, I am sure its cheaper on Amazon. Ed
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astrofan
off to a rocking start
Member since October 2009
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Post by astrofan on Nov 24, 2009 18:48:43 GMT -5
There is a thread pinned on this board with great directions and pictures. That would be a good start - and it's free! Thank you. I did notice (now) the threads. They are both excellent though they deal with cabs or finished stones. I'm looking for more free form ideas that we can make pendants out of raw, interesting, minerals.
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aunuts
fully equipped rock polisher
Some days are gold, some are rocks. Either is cool.
Member since March 2006
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Post by aunuts on Nov 24, 2009 21:09:31 GMT -5
The basic idea is the same, whether it be cabs or tumbled, or raw. Try to find relatively flat stones to start with. After that, the skies the limit. Please make sure to post some of the results as we'd all like to see them. Jo
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aunuts
fully equipped rock polisher
Some days are gold, some are rocks. Either is cool.
Member since March 2006
Posts: 1,110
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Post by aunuts on Nov 24, 2009 21:12:41 GMT -5
BTW, welcome aboard. You too gemhunter. I think you'll enjoy this group. Got a bunch of really great people here.
Jo
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