Events

Oregon Sunstone Trunk Show Saturday October 19th from 11 to 5

The Dust Devil Mine trunk show features an amazing selection of authentic Oregon sunstone beads, finished jewelry and loose faceted and rough sunstones. Patsy will be here with tons of handmade sunstone beads, cabochons and specimens with tons of color. She will be here representing the mine to help you pick the sunstone beads or stones that will complete your current or future projects. Unique in the entire world, sunstones are the Oregon state gem. This spectacular gemstone is only found in south-central Oregon and mined by US veterans.These stones have a natural beauty and come in several colors, ranging from champagne, Schiller (copper color through the stone), red, green and watermelon. This feldspar crystal is heat stable and can be set in place with silver precious metal clay.

Learn the basics of making earrings.

The only limit is your imagination, you can use gemstones, glass, chain and charms to create beautiful earrings,You will learn how to make three different styles of earrings and basic wire twist connection. All supplies are provided in class including base metal ear wires.