Volume I, Number 1 Carol J. Bova, Editor.    Web Publishing by Doppler FX. 12/01/96

The Eclectic Lapidary is currently undergoing renovation.

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INDEX
Coming Attractions
"The Low Budget Lapidary" by Cate Harrison
The next article will be an overview of types of home-built lapidary machines, and the terminology and components common to all of them.


"My Saw Doesn't Cut!" by Bill Ritter
An overview of how to renew a diamond blade, what coolants to use, and special blades for different materials. A must read for everyone who uses a saw.


"Designer Inclusions" by Vince King
In part 2, we learn how Vince King and Paul Rabbitt take a rediscovered process to a new level and create "designer inclusions" in Fischerstone, "Copper-in-Agate" and develop "Tin-in-Agate." Images of both materials and finished jewelry accompany the article.


"Reflections of A Life-Long Rockhound" by Jan Noble
A sensitive story of a little girl with a lot of determination and a father's insightful influence.


Copyright, 1996
The Eclectic Lapidary is seeking helpful lapidary tips, tales of adventure, pictures of jewelry and commentary on lapidary issues. If you have an article or an idea for an article you'd like to see in the pages of EL, please contact us at eclectic@bovagems.com.