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This weekend is the West Coast Gem and Mineral Show in Santa Ana, CA.  It is an amazing show with 3 ballrooms and the entire first floor of the hotel filled with vendors.  We will be set up … read more

It always shocks me when something that I have done multiple times with ease proves difficult.  That is why I enjoy making spheres.  Case in point.  I have made many Desert Storm Dolomi … read more

It was an eventful Mothers Day at the Darby house.  Our actual celebration was on Saturday so Ryan and his girlfriend could get back to Orange Co for Nicole's family get together.  That did … read more

FedEx should stop by today!  Very excited to try my new polishes.  I do have a few lined up:  Pinolith, Desert Storm and Peruvian Chrysocolla.  The Alumina will be my first run and … read more

Yesterday I was able to get the flat spots on the Moroccan Wave Jasper from 50 cent piece size to quarter size.  This material is sure tough.The Blood Stone Jasper's spots are down to nickel size … read more