Virtual Reflections' "Elements of Stone"

07/23/2019

Look for me at The Village Of Yesteryear at the state fair this year!

12/22/2018

Now that my workshop is functional again, I can start getting things made. Here are a couple simple cabs (open photos to read the captions)

12/23/2016

Oh! Christmas trees! Amethyst, red jasper, aventurine, citrine, carnelian, clear quartz, and more! All for $25 and under!

Plus, all proceeds go towards feeding the injured animals at The American Wildlife Refuge.

Open Friday and Saturday, 1-4 pm (closed christmas day)

12/16/2016

Now Available at the AWR store. Just in time for holiday gifts

Malachite is a beautiful green crystal with many color variations and patterns within each cluster. It is a very soft stone, easy to cut, but is known to flake or crack if stressed.
Uses:
Physically, Malachite is often ground or powdered to create unique paint pigments.
Spiritually, Malachite is used to help balance chakras; dispel grief, fear and anger; protect during air travel; and enhance communication.
Aesthetically, Malachite is used as a highlight stone in rings, pendants, and brooches. The bright green enhances earth colored pieces.

12/09/2016

Fluorite is soft green and purple stone that is interesting in its raw form, but when polished is an breathtaking low cost crystal.
Physically, Fluorite is used in jewelry, for making carved and shaped stone tools, and has been used to treat tear duct and eye problems.
Spiritually, Fluorite is "The stone of discernment and aptitude". It is said to help focus and control to bring order to chaos.

12/09/2016

Aquamarine, otherwise called Beryl, is a beautiful pale blue gem often used for jewelry when cut well.
Physically, Aquamarine is most used for jewelry, but it has been used as a medical aid to reduce swollen glands, help maintain teeth and bone, and aid in vision.
Spiritually, Aquamarine is "The Stone of Courage," and is said to help link body and spirit to help balance and prepare.

12/09/2016

Malachite is a beautiful green crystal with many color variations and patterns within each cluster. It is a very soft stone, easy to cut, but is known to flake or crack if stressed.
Uses:
Physically, Malachite is often ground or powdered to create unique paint pigments.
Spiritually, Malachite is used to help balance chakras; dispel grief, fear and anger; protect during air travel; and enhance communication.
Aesthetically, Malachite is used as a highlight stone in rings, pendants, and brooches. The bright green enhances earth colored pieces.

12/09/2016

Bismuth is a very unique crystal. It forms in Escher-like stairs and pyramids of gold green and blue rainbow colors. It has many uses.

Physically it is usable for digestive problems, and is the 'bismol' in the popular "Pepto-bismol" style digestive sids.

Spiritually it is used to help bridge the gap from the physical plane to the spiritual realms.

Aesthetically, it is eye catching and unique, usable for distinctive delicate jewelry.

05/10/2016

Here are some pictures of the new workshop at 315 Hubert Street, inside the American Wildlife Refuge office. The stone cutting saw hides under the worktable until I pull it out, then the area becomes L shaped. Total space used - 8 square feet, or 10.25 square feet with the saw in use.

04/26/2016

i have just finished building the workshop in the AWR store. Now I can cut custom stones and gems on location!

03/02/2016

Here is the display at the awrefuge store

10/12/2012

I am at the village of yesteryear this year only on Thursday, the 11th, Friday the 12th, and Tuesday the 16th with the rock cutting. I have some really great new cuts on display this year.