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Monsoons!

Posted by Bev Darby, Rock n Spheres on 12th Jul 2020

We have been waiting a month for them.  They hit yesterday afternoon with a vengeance.  They are here again today.  Monsoon season starts out with a cloudless sunny morning.  Betwe … read more

Busy Morning!

Posted by Bev Darby, Rock n Spheres on 6th Jul 2020

My "apprentice" was coming over this morning.  He is a friend that talked me into making a sphere for him (his Material).  When he comes, he grinds corners off of preforms for me.  It i … read more

Jade Mountain, Alaska

Posted by Bev Darby, Rock n Spheres on 2nd Jul 2020

Had to believe the US has a mountain of Jade.  You must be willing to go the arctic circle to see it.  North of Ambler and east of Kotazebue, it would be a difficult trek.  The material … read more

Magnetite In Jade

Posted by Bev Darby, Rock n Spheres on 1st Jul 2020

I did it!  Yesterday was filled with working only the Magnetite in Jade Sphere.  What patience it required.  7 hours later I was finished.  The only machine running, the hours were … read more

In A Funk!

Posted by Bev Darby, Rock n Spheres on 28th Jun 2020

I certainly am!  I do not know when it actually started, but this month has been full  of mishaps.  My sphere making skills seem to be challenged.  I am not sure if it is the rocks … read more