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Workshop Event: Cabochon Course: Ocean Picture Stone


April 3, 2022

ALL SPACES/ DATES ARE NOW FULL - Stay Tuned for future courses!
We are excited to announce Intro to Cabochon Making: Ocean Picture Stone workshops hosted by Rick Payne on Sunday March 27th, Sunday April 3rd, Saturday April 16th and again on Saturday April 23rd (10am - 2pm at the Club Workshop).
What is covered: Learn the basics of creating your own cabochon on PROVIDED Ocean Picture Stone slabs!
  • How to eye your cabochon on the slab
  • Tracing your shape (oval or teardrop) to the slab and trim on the saw
  • Grinding your cab shape (doming and bezel edge) on the grinding wheels
  • Polishing your cab to shine
Cost: $30 and this includes everything you need to participate: the ocean picture stone and supervised use of workshop equipment with focussed cabochon instruction.
*How to sign-up? 
  • Must be paid 2022 VLMC Member to participate.
  • We are limited to only 4 Spaces available on each day.
  • To request a space you must email VernonLapidaryMineralClub@gmail.com and confirm the date you wish to attend and we will confirm by reply IF you secured a space.
This is a great opportunity to come and get familiarized with the workshop and the obsessions develop with slicing and grinding rocks there!

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