Program Descriptions 1. CABOCHON MAKING - 40 Slides Showing the basic steps and the beginning methods of cutting a cabochon. Several types of machinery are pictured to aid the beginner in choosing what is best for him. The program is a Discussion maker and time should be allowed for the experienced lapidary to pass along a few tips after the showing. It is a 30 minute program, but interested comments from viewers will add to this. from rock to slab to polished cabochon. Prepared in 1977 by Lapidary Al Dalen and photographer Charles Ramer. 2. INVESTMENT CASTING & MODEL MAKING - 103 Slides Describes the items needed to do investment casting. Beginning with model or pattern complete instructions follow through to the finished product. Beautiful pieces produced by this method are shown. By David Munford. 3. INTRODUCTION TO FACETING - 65 Slides Very informative program to promote the art of faceting. Full details are given on the equipment and the steps required in processing rough materials to a finished stone. By Douglas Lindsey, Henry Thomas & Charles Angelo. 4. MODERN TECHNIQUES OF FACETING - 72 Slides A 60 minute tape, Script and slides carry through all steps to the finished stone on the Fac-ette machine. By and through the courtesy of the Fac-ette Manufacturing Company. 5. 100 Miles of Agate - 90 slides A field trip along 100 miles of Oregon coastline. Agates, driftwood and other materials from this location are shown. The application of these materials for lapidary use and arrangements one can make are shown. By The Tualatin Valley Gem Club, Forest Grove, OR. 6. THE SEARLES LAKE STORY - 79 Slides A visit to the area where in 1849 gold seekers turned their backs on what later became a two-billion dollar mineral deposit. The minerals and how they are found in this location are shown. By The Long Beach Gem & Mineral Society. 7. FLUORESCENCE - 104 Slides Explains and shows minerals reacting to long and short wave ultraviolet light. A fascinating study of fluorescence. By Katherine & David Jensen. 8. FOSSIL MARINE LIFE - 124 Slides Describes the fossil remains left by marine life in prehistoric time. The habits and environments are revealed. These typical remains are what the collector can hope to find. Areas are pointed out where the collector may explore. By Cecil Dulak. 9. THE WORLD OF FOSSILS - 80 Slides The history of each fossil is related. Those shown are attractive in their patterns, colors, forms and completeness. By Fred Amos & Katherine Jensen. 10. INTARSIA - 59 Slides Describes and gives instruction on this ancient lapidary art. Begins with the design and carries each step to the finished product. By the San Francisco Gem & Mineral Society. 11. OPERATION SILVERSMITH - 104 Slides Complete step-by-step instructions on making a ring setting and other items. Many pieces of beautiful jewelry are shown. By Osage Hills Gem & Mineral Society, Oklahoma. 12. JEWELRY AND SILVER SERVICE - 72 Slides The technique of jewelry making is shown. Beginning with the design and step-by-step to the finished form. The tools and materials used for the production of each item are described. The art of making silver services and engraving of shells are included in this program. By Lula & Lloyd Robertson. 13. MICROMOUNTING - 54 Slides The changes in Micromounting over the years are shown. Tools and basic necessities to produce a mount, making a mount, how to reduce large materials to micro size, labeling, storage are included in this program. Actual specimens are viewed through a microscope at magnifications from 20 to 40 times. By Baltimore Mineral Society and Paul DeSautels. 14. MICRO-CRYSTALS, RARE - 83 Slides This program was prepared from the extensive collection of Mr. Benjamin Chromy. Each specimen is described, where found and chemical composition of each. By Benjamin Chromy. 15. CALCITE - 54 Slides A very good introduction to the mineral calcite. Diagrams and specimens illustrate the forms of calcite twinning and group. By Paul DeSautels. 16. COPPER MINERALS - 55 Slides The introduction gives the use of copper, types of deposits in the United States and the recovery of copper from ores. The slides follow and show some of the copper minerals by classes. Secondary enrichment deposits are also discussed. By Paul DeSautels. 17. INTRODUCTION TO FACETING (Graves) - 72 Slides Explains how to fashion a stone from the rough state to a beautiful finished stone. 18. TWINING - 54 Slides Diagrams and mineral specimens are used to show the phenomenon of twinning in minerals crystals within the six crystal systems. By Paul DeSautels. 19. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF MINERALS - 63 Slides PROGRAM DELETED Beautiful photography. Describes physical properties of cleavage, fractures, tenacity, and magnetism of minerals. By Katherine & David Jensen. 20. EXTERNAL STRUCTURE OF MINERALS - 99 slides Explains how to arrive at the name and the use of analytical equipment. This program is designed to familiarize the viewer with descriptive terms used in describing mineral structures. Examples of these structures are shown. This complete description is an outstanding aid in mineral identification. By Katherine & David Jensen. 21. MINERALS OF THE FOOTE MINE, NC - 84 Slides This location is one of the most interesting and challenging to the collector. Minerals are shown that are abundant and appealing. They are divided into three groups: silicates, phosphates and miscellaneous. By Eastman Rocks & Minerals Club, Kingsport, TN. 22. MILLERITE OF HALL’S GAP, KY -70 Slides A classic collecting locality. This program describes the millerite and other minerals found at this site. By Eastman Rocks & Minerals Club, Kingsport, TN 23. GEM MATERIALS - 53 Slides These slides show a great variety of minerals and rocks used for gem materials. The color variation and variety are described. Very informative for lapidary work. 24. GEMS & ORNAMENTAL MINERALS - Rough & Cut (Part 1) - 116 Slides-DELETED Outstanding photographs showing minerals and materials in the rough and as they appear after having been cut, carved or faceted. Photographs of the Smithsonian and Ward’s minerals and gems are included. By Katherine Jensen. 25. GEMS & ORNAMENTAL MINERALS - Rough & Cut (Part 2) -107 Slides -DELETED Continuation of Program 24. Includes some non-mineral gems such as ivory and amber. By Katherine Jensen. 26. PHOTOGRAPHING FLUORESCENT MINERALS - 29 Slides Techniques and problems photographing minerals are solved. This type of photography is simplified. The common and basic problems encountered under fluorescent light are solved. Extra techniques by an expert. By Katherine Jensen. 27. PHOTOGRAPHING MINERALS - 80 Slides Complete instructions, techniques and equipment used to obtain top results in the photographing of minerals. A continuation of Program 26. By Katherine Jensen. 28. PETRIFIED WOOD - 66 Slides This program features the outstanding and most important deposits of petrified woods in the United States. These formations are described as well as the mineral inclusions and structures. By June and Albert Zietner. 29. AMERICAN MINERAL HERITAGE (Stamps) - 80 Slides This first honor bestowed on minerals in the form of US postage stamps. The first day issued of Mineral Heritage Stamps in June 1974; at Lincoln, Nebraska. Mineral stamps of other countries and minerals worthy of this honor are shown. 30. TREASURES OF TUTANKHAMEN - 40 Slides Beautiful and representative objects from the tomb of the boy-king, Tutankhamen (1334-1325 BC) including statuettes, masks, richly inlaid with jewels, and funerary jewelry and furniture. 31. SURFACE OF THE EARTH - 30 Slides The results of weathering, transportation and corrosion on our present day rock formations. Shows rocks and minerals in their natural setting. By J. Lamport. 32. VERTEBRATE FOSSILS OF FLORIDA - 100 Slides Photographs of the prize winning fossil collection of Ed McGrady, Canaveral Mineral & Gem Society. Slides and drawings from the Florida State Museum showing walrus remains, whale jawbone and fossil dugong back of 1,200,000 years ago in Florida. Also shown are shark teeth. By Ed Mc Grady. 33. SCYTHIAN GOLD - From the Land of the Scythians - 40 Slides - DELETED Luxurious gold artifacts made by Greek craftsmen for Scythian royalty and remarkable objects of Uartian, Altiac and Sarmatian cultures.Narrated by Thomas Hoving, Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Includes a 30 minute cassette tape. 34. WILDACRES WORKSHOP 1977 - 67 Slides DELETED Picturing people, places and participation in SFMS’ first workshop at Wildacres, NC. Having someone comment who attended will enrich this program. 35. SOME COMMON ROCKS & MINERALS & SOME UNCOMMON CRYSTALS -70 Slides Thirty-three slides from the American Museum of Natural History, New York, showing the great variety of appearance and structure exhibited by the rocks and minerals of the earth. Instructive and informative. Additional slides from the Smithsonian Institute and Ward’s Science establishment show unusual crystals of the world. Rare, some finished, some uncut, one of a kind occurrence. 36. WILDACRES WORKSHOP 1978 - 92 Slides DELETED The two workshops of 1978 are combined to make an overall picture of fun, relaxation, learning, teaching and sharing that takes place in the space of one short week of each session. The dedication of the officers of the federation is clearly shown by their attendance and participation in each Wildacres Workshop. 37. POMPEII, AD 79 - 111 Slides The whole culture of Pompeii was “rock’ based and “rock” destroyed. The arts which were recovered reveal their dependence on materials dug and quarried from the earth. The pigments of their paintings applied on their stone walls; the stone for their statuary; the clay for their dishes; and the very makeup of their stone houses; couches; walls and streets become part of this presentation. This presentation of the abrupt arrest of life in Pompeii in AD 79 was arranged by the Italian Government on loan to the United States. 38. SILVER SOLDERING, QUICK & EASY METHOD - 62 Slides Written by 0. K Bell, the program explains the method used in his classes at Wildacres Workshops.