Just wanted to say that, as a hobbiest, I truly enjoy reading all
the fascinating articles and videos available. I started out just
polishing rocks and have grown to where I make enough jewelry to have
a table to auction off for our church charities. I have built my own
kiln, wax pen, and magnetic polisher. It has been very difficult
learning without the aid of classes. This forum has been a tremendous
help to me. The videos were extremely helpful as seeing a torch being
used to solder filled in many blanks. I now am getting proficient
enough that I now can see ideas open up to me and can make them
happen. On to next level and let’s see where that goes. Thank you so
much for your help, this stuff is FUN!
Ken Thomas
(amateur lapidarist; professional lurker)