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Placerville, California


Faceting
Faceting


Bead making
Bead Making


Soapstone Carving
Soapstone Carving



Wire Wrapping

Demonstrations  LOCATED IN EXHIBIT HALL

See skilled artisans throughout the show demonstrating lapidary and jewelry-making techniques:
  • Gem Faceting
  • Flint Knapping
  • Lampwork Glass Bead Making
  • Soft Stone Carving
  • Cabochon Forming and Polishing
  • Wire Wrap Jewelry Making
  • Silversmithing
  • The whole family can enjoy watching and getting involved in other events including:

    Gold panning (hands-on panning - FUN FOR ALL)
    Gem Panning for Children (a free hands-on activity)
    Pendant Making - Children can learn how to make a Soapstone Pendant (a free hands-on activity). Children will keep the pendant after making it!
    Geode Cutting - Buy a Geode and watch while we we will saw it open for you for free.  Geodes are the rocks with a surprise within!
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