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RokTok….MAY, 2015

Cub officers for 2015

President - Harold Bowers

1st VP (Programs) - Jim Senseman

2nd VP (Shop) - David Pirnie

Treasurer - Jack Sorrow

Secretary – Burt Breedlove

6th Board Member - Mike Russell

Monthly Meetings

3rd. Tuesday at 7 pM.

The American

Legion Hall

10205 Plano Rd. 105

Dallas, TX 75238-1713

Lapidary Workshop Hours

Lapidary Workshop

Hours

Open Shop:

Mon. & Thur. 6–9 PM

Sat. 8AM – 1PM

Our Purpose

The Dallas Gem and Mineral Soci-ety is organized to promote

1. Interest, knowledge, and skill in the lapi-dary arts and in the art of metalwork-ing (embodying the use of polished gems and minerals when appropriate).

2. Interest in the collecting and study of rocks and minerals to increase knowledge of geology and related earth sciences. T h i s includes the holding of an annual show, cooperation, the shar-ing of common interests and a better understanding of the activities of the members.

PROGRAM FOR MEETING

Photo by Bill Henderson

“Mineral labels”

By Dan Costian

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http://www.dallasgemandmineral.org/membership/

Rules for use of shop equipment

The lapidary shop is to be used only by CURRENTLY PAID MEMBERS of DGMS.

Shop Equipment is only to be used when the SHOP SUPERINTENDANT IS ON SITE.

You may use only those tools for which you have been CERTIFIED IN THE QUALIFYING CLASS.

We are attempting to update all our records. (email, address, phone numbers….etc.). Therefore we are re-quiring all members to fill out a fresh MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION. A copy of the Membership Application can be found on the DALLAS GEM AND MINERAL web page under the membership page. It looks like:

DGMS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Or follow the the web address:

From the April meeting

We Are On FACEBOOK: Search and like: Dallas Gem and Mineral Society

We Are On World Wide Web at:

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Have Fun Learning Together! In recent months, I have enjoyed teaching a series of Wire Wrapping Classes at the shop. Our last class in this current series was the Swirl Rings Class. We learned basic wire techniques such as bundling, binding, looping and making rosettes. All this while sharing stories and laughing. By the end of a class we each have a finished handmade piece of jewelry and, hopefully, a smile on our face. These classes are a wonderful way for us to gather together to just have some fun. Upcoming classes in-clude Chainmaille, Silver Clay, Silversmithing, and Wire Crochet. If you would like to learn something new, then sign up for a class. Or, perhaps share your knowledge and expertise by teaching a class. To participate, please contact our Class Coordinator, Monika Brown, or simply sign up at the shop. So, take a class, or give a class, and let’s have fun learning together! Laurie Eley Wire Artist

Share your Dallas Gem and Mineral Society

Share your Knowledge, write Articles, take Classes, Teach Classes, and Give Presentations

Cut and polish rocks and support your shop

Teach Children, they are our future

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The DGMS offers several craft and learning opportunities

for members and guests. Among the classes and presentation are the following

Knapping Arrowheads, stone knifes, stone axes. May 02 9:00 am to 12:00

Harold Bowers instructor: Cost $20 per student. Materials available for purchase

Beginning Metal Smithing May 23 9:00 to 12:00

Mike Andrews instructor: Cost $20 plus $5 for materials per student. Max 4 students.

Metal Silver Clay Class May 30 9:00 to 12:00

Stephanie Bair instructor: Cost $20 plus $18 for materials, bring and a propane torch.

BEADING: Basic bead making and display. BASIC ROCKHOUNDING: When, where, and how to find minerals. CHAIN MAIL: Producing chain mail for jewelry. FACETING: Use of flat lap to produce faceted stones and crystals. FOSSIL HUNTING: Where to hunt and identify fossils. JEWELRY DESIGN: Basic planning and producing jewelry METAL CASTING: Steps and process involved in metal casting jewelry. MINERAL IDENTIFICATION: Basic and advanced mineral identification processes and resources. SHOP QUALIFICATION: To give you a chance to use shop tools to cut and produce cabochons and oth-

er polished stones SILVER SMITHING: Basic metal Smithing for applique silver jewelry. SPECIMEN PREP: Cleaning, polishing, preparation of stone and fossils for display TUMBLING: Basic tip and techniques for mechanical stone polishing WIRE WRAP: Beginning, intermediate and advanced class in wire wrapping jewelry. If you have an interest in a learning, teaching a class or presenting in a meeting or if you have a new subject that might be of interest to DGMS please let it be known by contacting our secretary

May Sunshine Birthdays

Announcement of an opportunity of interest

May Rain Report John Goodwin health issues

Sean will miss the next couple meetings, due to foot surgery

May 6 Stephens, Jean

May 17 Sheppard, Richard

May 29 Burnam, Barbara

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STONE (MINERAL) MARBLES by Dan Costian 1 – Green fluorite included with aragonite (China); 2 – Blue fluorite (China); 3 – Phantom smoky quartz (with sand inclusions) (China); 4 – Picasso jasper (USA); 5 – Facet dichroite (iolite) (Madagascar); 6 – Enstatite (var. bronzite) (Brazil); 7 – Graphic granite (zebradorite) (Madagascar); 8 – Orbicular granite (Peru); 9 – Porphyritic rhyolite (Brazil); 10 –Bamboo jasper (China).

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May Birthstones

Source: http://www.americangemsociety.org/may-birthstone

May Birthstone Emerald As the birthstone for May, the emerald, a symbol of rebirth, is believed to grant the owner foresight, good fortune, and youth. Emerald, derived from the word smaragdus, meaning green in Greek, was mined in Egypt as early as 330 B.C. Today, most of the world’s emeralds are mined in Colombia, Brazil, Afghanistan, and Zambia. The availability of high-quality emerald is limited; conse-quently, treatments to improve clarity are performed regularly.

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May 2015

2-3—LUBBOCK, TEXAS: Annual show; Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society, Lubbock Memorial Civic Center; 1501 Mac Davis Lane; Sat. 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Adults $4.00, Seniors $3.00, Students $2.00, Children Under 6 Free; 57th Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil, Bead and Jewelry Show and Sale; Dealers, Demonstrators, Exhibits, Silent Auction, Hourly Door Prizes, Fluorescent Mineral Display, Kid’s Games, Grab Bags, Classic & Contemporary Handmade Jewelry, loose Stones, Rough, Cabs, Slabs, Geodes, Beads, Minerals, Jewelers, Wire Wrappers, lapidary demonstrations, Adult Grand Prize, Junior Grand Prize.; contact Walter Beneze, (806) 797-5832; e-mail: walt@lubbockgemandmineral.org; Web site: www.lubbockgemandmineral.org

2-3—WACO, TEXAS: Annual show; Waco Gem and Mineral Club, Extraco Events Center; 4601 Bosque Blvd.; Sat. 9:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun. 11:00 am-5:00 pm; Adults $5, Students $1, Children $1; contact Andrew McDonald, Stephanie Robert, 3039 Spring Valley Rd., Lorena, TX 76655, (254) 366-3846; e-mail: babydocmac@aol.com; Web site: www.facebook.com/WacoGemAndMineralClub

9-9—ARLINGTON, TEXAS: Annual swap meet; Arlington Gem and Mineral Club, Arlington Gem and Mineral Club-house; 1408 Gibbons Rd, behind the mosque; Sat. 8 am-1 pm+; Admission is Free; Annual outdoor swap meet with equipment, rock, slabs, cabs, faceting rough and stone, and things lapidary/metalwork related. You never know what will be there. Bring your own tables/awning. Anyone is welcome to set up or come and buy or swap or just check out the club. Cost is free. Setup starts at 7 am. Potluck available at lunch in clubhouse. Call Jack Spinks at 469-515-6358 or email jlspinks@sbcglobal.net for more info. Swap is located at 1408 Gibbons Rd, Arlington, TX---behind the mosque on the Rd to Six Flags. Look for the sign.; contact Jack Spinks, 209 Overlook Dr, Midlothian, TX 76065, (469) 515-6358; e-mail: jlspinks@sbcglobal.net; Web site: agemclub.com

22-24—SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Annual show; Exhibit Group International, Embassy Suite Hotel Ball Room; 7750 Bri-aridge Drive; Fri. 11:00 am-6:00 pm, Sat. 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Adults $3.00, Children are Free; Fine Jewelry gold and diamond, fine jade selection, large choice of gem, beads and mineral stone, finding & pewter supplies, beading class, fashion jewelry and gift more.; contact john su, 13337 South Street #633, Cerritos, CA 90703, (714) 494-4546; e-mail: egi168@hotmail.com; Web site: www.egishows.com

June 2015

13-14—GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Annual show; Arlington Gem and Mineral Club, Grapevine Convention Center; 1209 South Main ; Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Adults $6.00, Seniors $3.00, Students $6.00, Children $3.00; Annual Show, Jewelry, Gems, Minerals, Crafts, Exhibits, Classes, Memberships, Junior Activities Active Military and Scouts free admission; contact Anastasia Chaparro, 2817 Hunter Street, Fort Worth, TX 76112, (817) 739-3833; e-mail: ana-stasi.chaparro@att.net; Web site: www.agemclub.org

November 2015

21-22 MESQUITE, TEXAS: Annual show; Dallas Gem & Mineral Society, Mesquite Rodeo Center Exhibit Hall; 1800 Rodeo Drive; Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Admission is $8, Children 3 and under are Free; Adults: $8.00 12 & under: $3.00 3 & under: FREE! Family of 4 or more: $20.00 Scouts & Leaders in uniform FREE! Rocks/Mineral Specimens Polished/Faceted Gems Fossils Lapidary Equipment Jewelry Supplies Games & Demonstrations Fluorescent Display Prizes & Silent Auction ; contact Darrell Harri-son, P O Box 742033, Dallas, TX 75374-2033, (214) 454-0945; e-mail: bravo1bravo@sbcglobal.net; Web site: http://www.dallasgemandmineral.org/

December 2015

4-6—EL PASO, TEXAS: Annual show; El Paso Mineral & Gem Society, El Maida Auditorium; 6331 Alabama; Fri. 10 am-6 pm, Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Admission is Free!; What will be there: Gems, Fossils, Minerals, Beads, Jewelry, Tools, Books, Equipment, Geode Cutting, Silent Auction, Door Prizes, Raffle, and Demonstrations. ; contact Jeannette Carrillo, 4100 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79905, (877) 533-7153; e-mail: gemcenter@aol.com

Gem and Minerals Shows Around and Near Texas

http://www.rockngem.com/ShowDatesFiles/ShowDatesDisplayAll.php?ShowState=TX

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Our Bi-Annual D.G.M.S. Swap meet

The weather co-operated and the crowds were manageable

We are sorry if you missed it but an opportunity will come again

Stay tuned for the Fall parking lot sale. See you there!

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2015 SCFMS

SHOW and CONVENTION

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

OCTOBER 23-25, 2015

AFMS/SCFMS COMBINED FEDERATION SHOW HOSTED BY THE AUSTIN GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY

You interested in the Colorado field trip

July 31 To Aug .7th, 2015 http://www.dallasgemandmineral.org/2015-colorado-field-trip/

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Techniques and Tips

Source http://www.geologyin.com/2014/11/how-to-identify-minerals-in-10-steps.html

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TO:

Dallas Gem and Mineral Society PO Box 742033 Dallas, TX 75374-2033 Shop Phone (214)349-2022

Meeting Date and Location

Third Tuesday each month at 7:00 PM at the American Legion Hall next to the shop off Plano Rd. (see map)

Member of South Central Federation of Mineral Societies

Affiliated With

American Federation of Mineral Societies

For members of DGMS only, The Rok Tok will Gladly announce your rock showings at art shows, museums, or libraries, etc.,

LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

Arlington G&M Club, 1408 Gibbons, Arlington, 1st Tuesday, at 7:30 pm Cowtown Gem, Mineral & Glass Club, 3300 Bryant-Irving Road, Ft Worth, 2nd Tues., at 7:00 pm Dallas Bead Society, 4847 W. Lawther Dr., Dallas, TX 75214 (The Point at C.C. Young), first Saturday, 10:30 am Dallas G&M Society, 10205 Plano Rd, off of Plano Rd, Dallas, 3rd Tuesday, at 7:00 pm Dallas Paleo Society, EMGI (Bldg H, Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln), 2nd Wednesday at 7:30 pm Fort Worth Gem & Mineral Club, 3545 Bryan Avenue, Fort Worth, 4th Tuesday at 7:30 pm Lockheed-Martin Stone Steppers, 3400 Bryant-Irving Road, Fort Worth, 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 pm Oak Cliff G&M Soc., Oak Cliff Unitarian Universalist Church 3839 W Kiest Blvd. Dallas , Texas 75233 4th. Tuesday 7:00 Pleasant Oaks G&M Club, Garland Women's Bldg., 713 Austin, Garland, 1st Thursday, at 7:30 pm