Patuxent Lapidary Guild, Inc. Fundraiser

PATUXENT LAPIDARY GUILD The Patuxent Lapidary Guild (PLG) was established in 1959 to promote the art of making jewelry using precious metals and gemstones. As a teaching organization, we offer classes in several jewelry-making arts: Cabochon cutting: In our basic class, students learn how to use the lapidary equipment in the PLG workshop to cut, shape and polish rock. Students may learn how to work with several varieties of rock, depending on the length of the class. Casting: Our introductory class focuses on beginning-level lost wax casting techniques. Students learn how to work with wax patterns, sheet wax and molds; how to prepare wax for casting, and how to cast, using both centrifugal and vacuum casting techniques. Silversmithing: Beginning students learn basic silversmithing techniques, including shaping, cutting, and soldering. Advanced classes are also available featuring specific pieces of jewelry or smithing techniques. Faceting: Students are taught the meetpoint faceting technique, and complete at least one faceted stone in a class. Precious Metal Clay (PMC): Students learn to mold and shape this clay and silver substance into beautiful jewelry. Advanced classes are also available to include setting gemstones in the clay. Other techniques: we also offer classes in enameling, chain maile, wire wrapping and beading.

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