PORT ANGELES — Rocks of every size, type and color — and information about how to make beautiful objects with them — highlight the 2014 Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show in Port Angeles.
Sponsored by the Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association, the show opened Saturday and continues today at the Vern Burton Community Center, 308 E. Fourth St.
The free show is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“We have exciting rocks. They are all very different, very beautiful,” said Kathy Schreiner, the association’s publicity coordinator.
The show has demonstrations of stone-working, rock showcases, raffle drawings and free rocks for children.
Rock collector Steve Gustafson displays and discusses display showcases that have won American Federation of Mineralogical Societies awards.
One features Willow Creek and Bruneau jasper from Idaho — considered to be two of the world’s finest porcelain jaspers.
The other consists of petrified wood cabochons from the Pacific Northwest and several international locations.
Booths, displays
Vendor booths and educational displays include natural and polished rocks, rock slices, tools for stone-working, faceted gemstones, facet rough, crystals, fossils, minerals, cabochons, painted rocks and sculptures.
There are ongoing demonstrations in cabochon-making and faceting as well as creating wire-wrap jewelry and art, glass enamel beads and chain maille jewelry.
“It’s a good place to be,” Schreiner said.
Wired stone jewelry, wire-wrapping and beaded jewelry also are available at the show.
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