There are MANY ways to skin the proverbial cat when it comes to finishing jade with a polish. For the jade tent, the tried and true method for our purposes is with […]
The point carvers used at NWSSA symposia are horizontally mounted drill presses that have had the base, stands and tables removed. The beauty of point carvers is that a small […]
When drilling holes into or through jade, both sintered and plated core drills will do the job nicely. Plated diamond core drills are less expensive but and have a shorter […]
To accommodate the diverse projects that are undertaken at the symposium there is a wide array of tools and accessories to accomplish the most challenging project. The tool table will […]
Theres not one hard and fast rule with how to plan your jade piece. There are some jade pieces that dictate to the maker how it will evolve, but forthe […]
What could be more succinct than a white board with the 12 steps. If this is all you need then you are ready to go, otherwise check out Deborah’s posts […]
This is where it all begins, selecting a piece of jade or a gemstone that checks all the boxes. Color, inclusions, dealing with fractures, shape and cost, all to be […]
Learn about British Columbia Jade from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim Firs, NWSSA member and geologist, Michael Yeaman thought it might […]
Deborah Wilson’s Jade Carving Workshop at NWSSA’s Symposia Deborah Wilson recommends that if you have the following items, you should bring them for the Jade Carving Workshop Keep in mind, […]
The Stone Column Jade by Bill Laprad by Bill Laprade The English word jade has a circuitous derivation. It started with the Spanish expression “piedra de hijada”, meaning the “stone […]
Nothing compares to the Tucson Gem and Mineral show. It is the largest show of its kind in the world. The variety and sheer volume of minerals shown is astonishing. Vendors and buyers fill the […]
It’s early February, sunny with a brilliant blue sky and a high of 65 degrees. Perfect weather has always welcomed me to the “Emerald City.” No, not the Emerald City […]
