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lapidary class stone cutting
lapidary class stone cutting
lapidary class stone cutting
lapidary class stone cutting
lapidary class stone cabochons
lapidary class stone cabochons

Intro to Lapidary: Turn Rocks Into Cabochon's

$115.00

Starting with your rock, you will use our saws to learn how to cut a slice (we call it a slab), and then you will make a cabochon shape (domed on the top) you commonly see in handmade jewelry. Next, we cover cutting, shaping, and polishing to produce a beautiful finished stone. This class is excellent to take before our metalsmithing class so you can make a piece literally from start to finish!

Skills:

  • Make a polished cabochon stone
  • Introduction to lapidary equipment
  • Basic knowledge of non-precious stones
  • Leave with 1 to 2 completed cabochons

Materials: Bring your rocks (apple-sized or smaller), or we have some slabs available for purchase, from dinosaur bone to jasper! Headphones recommended.

Prerequisites: No experience necessary, great for beginners! Here is a tip, this is a fun class to take with friends and family (limit of 3 people)! Class time includes the use of tools and equipment related to the techniques.

All photos are our amazing student's work!

If the class date you are interested in is full, please fill out this short form to be put on our waitlist, thanks! 

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