Larkin finally met the age requirement to join the Roxy Ann Gem and Mineral Society at Crater Rock Museum and learn to use their machines! Here’s Larkin’s very first cabochon made from a stone our family found on the northern California coast. We know the matrix is quartz— any rock hounds out there who know what forms the dark streaks?
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Here Comes the Sun (Do do do doo!)
processCommentThe sunstone is finally out of the rock tumbler! These gleaming sparklies are sure to inspire something lovely. After the snow melts. ;)
Process Mystery
processCommentFroggy fingers? Dragon wings? Stay tuned... ;)
Cultural Cliche Confluence
fun, processCommentLarkin hits the geeky trifecta: making dragon eyes while playing Dungeons & Dragons and wearing a hack lab t-shirt. Special appearance by younger brother doing a hybrid dragon/Popeye impression.
Sunstone Hoard
processCommentPlotting, scheming, designing! The sunstone we gathered a few years ago is on its way to the rock tumbler...
And Then THIS Wire Goes...
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Idle Talons Has The Best Help
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Pippin is “helping” his favorite bed with that tricky wire wrapping.
First Copper Oxidation and Polishing Experiment
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Larkin has been playing with oxidizing and polishing copper. What a difference! Last night's experiment, in all its lustrous and burnished glory, is now listed at www.IdleTalons.com
Curve Technique Test
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Working on a new technique— from chaos comes order!
Ear Cuff Experiment
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Larkin is playing with ear cuffs! Are there styles you would be especially interested in seeing?
