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Quail Creek Lapidary Club News

New members are forging ahead learning how to work with metals. Under the tutelage of Carol Wiser and Carolyn Milbrath, they produced unique and wearable art. Cathy Hasson’s wire-wrapped pendant class turned out lovely cabochons encased in silver or copper wire.

Quail Creek Lapidary Club News

Cuttlebone casting is an ancient but very accurate method for one-of-a-kind casting in precious metals. Cuttlebone is the backbone or internal organ from a cuttlefish. Renowned Arizona artist April Bower came to Quail Creek again to teach Lapidary Club members this interesting skill. Participants used melted metal to form surprising and unique pieces of jewelry.