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Beginning Cabochons
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(Required course for using any lapidary equipment.)
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An introduction to the use of lapidary saws in the cutting of various rocks and the use of the grinding machines to shape and polish a cabochon. Students will cut and complete a cabochon.
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Free Form Cabochons
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Prerequisite: Beginning Cabochons
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Students will learn to orientate and cut a free form cabochon.
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Opals for Beginners
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Prerequisite: Beginning Cabochons
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A hands-on seminar on cutting and polishing opals.
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Fire Agates for Beginners
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Prerequisite: Beginning Cabochons
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A seminar on the cutting and polishing of fire agates.
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Gem Carving
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Prerequisite: None
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Students will learn the techniques and use of tools in the carving of gems using a small stone less than one pound.
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Gemstone Pendant Carving
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Prerequisite: None
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Students will will learn to carve a pendant from material they bring to class.
Class is limited 8 students and lasts 8 Saturdays.
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Stone Carving
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Prerequisite: None
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Students will learn the techniques and use of tools in carving a stone. Students will carve a ten pound or more piece of alabaster or limestone using hand tools.
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Basic Geology
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Prerequisite: None
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An eight-week course in the history of the earth’s formation. The aim is to be able to identify the various periods when looking at the strata of a cliff.
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Gem Identification
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Prerequisite: None
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A seminar on the identification of gems: diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and other semi-precious stones. Students will learn the importance of using the refractometer, determining specific gravity, polariscope, spectroscope and microscope in identifying gems.
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