Ocean Jasper

I'm back and I found lots of ocean jasper. Hope it tumbles up some lovely pieces for wire wrapping. There was black sand. The first time I have seen it there. All sparkly. Wonder if it's from a volcano.

Raw Lapidary Material

Check out the new category at http://wiresandcrystals.ecrater.com/ A little early with some great slabs and tumbled rocks for display. This is where I 'll list all the tumbled stones, raw lapidary slabs, and seashells for your own creations from gems and minerals. I'm hoping to add jewelry with the new material before the end of the year. I just had back surgery for Lumbar Spinal Steno sis, a disease that narrows the spine and pinches the nerve. I'm hoping the surgery cures it.

Tumbled Agate and Jasper

I have started listing tumbled agate and jasper came out beautiful.

Plumeria Infloresence in the Winter

After Hurricane Ike many of my plumeria branches were broken. Some were so beaten up I couldn't save them. This is one that made it. And it's blooming. I have no idea which one it's from, I was running out in the storm rescuing branches. The ones that I could lay down on the ground bloomed after the storm. Some of them I had buried in the ground in pots and I couldn't lay those down.
2/11/09 Unfortunately the infloresence turned black and shriveled like it was fried. The rest of the plant seems ok so far.

The Quartz Page

I found this great new link about Quartz crystals, and by now you gotta know it's my absolute favorite mineral. I especially love the formation page which discusses the formation types. I know that most people like the metaphysical aspects of crystals but they come in so many forms it cool to read about how they came to be.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

To everyone have a safe and prosperous New Year. I'm going to be introducing some new agate and jasper jewelry in 2009 and working more with the gold wire. I hope to get some crosses designed this year as well. I have a few wire wrap thoughts in mind in both silver and gold. And adding a few for men as well. A new tree design as well. Thanks for your support and continue to stop by just to see what's going on.

A Happy Customer Merry Holidays to you all!

Dear vickie_miller,

Hi Folks,
just dropping a note to say that the crystal arrived today and that i left positive feedback, want to add an extra thank you for the little crystal and card you placed in the package as well. the pendant is Beautiful and my youngest Daughter will cherish it. was on the top of the Christmas list to the north. have a safe Holidays!

Thank you very much!
James