Cabochons II: Cab & Slab - Larry Carby

Cabochons II: Cab & Slab - Larry Carby

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9/22/2024-9/27/2024

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$200.00

$15.00

CABOCHONS II: CAB & SLAB

INSTRUCTOR - LARRY CARBY

 

This portion of the class will include the basics of selecting a piece of rough to slab and instructions on the use of the slab saw so that these pieces can then be used in the cabbing room. Students will learn how to orient the rough to the best advantage for that particular piece of stone. Instructions will be given on the cleaning, care, and use of saws and lapidary equipment. Students are expected to assist with cleaning as needed after each use and complete cleaning at weeks end. This will be accomplished with a very heavy emphasis on safety. Students’ time will be divided between the slab room and the cab room. The rough should be a maximum of 6x8 inches (one or two pieces only). Thunder eggs, corundum, and geodes will not be allowed in the slab room. Old clothes should be worn since ALL slabbing will be done in oil. Ear plugs, safety glasses, aprons, and masks will be provided (if necessary). If you wish to use earmuffs, you must provide your own. CABBING: Students will now use their slabs on the trim saw, learn to orient the stone, mark, grind, and polish to get the best cabochon possible. They will also be taught how to identify scratches and flat spots and how to eliminate them. Instructions on cleaning, care, and use of lapidary equipment will be taught. This will be accomplished with a very heavy emphasis on safety. All students are responsible for daily maintenance of the equipment used and are required to provide complete and detailed cleaning of that equipment at the end of the week. Students experienced in cutting cabochons are expected to be attentive during ALL instruction and demonstrations. For this class you will need an Opti VISOR or some type of non-handheld magnifying device. Ear plugs, aprons, and masks will be provided (if necessary). If you wish to use earmuffs, you must provide your own. If you have slabs of agates or jaspers that you wish to use in class, please bring them. Slabs should be between 5mm and 8mm in thickness for an appropriate dome to be created. Please limit the number of slabs that you bring to no more than (4). Additional slabs will be available for purchase from the instructor. Lab fee includes first preform, printed material, towels, ear plugs, and nail brushes.

 

Class Fee: $50

Est Materials Fee: $0 - $100

Consumables Fee: $15 (applied to WH tuition)

Prerequisite: Desire to learn

Additional Class Offerings: 09/15/2024

Carby, Larry

Larry is from Alabama. He retired as a supervisor for Bellsouth in 1997 and Averitt Trucking in 2010.  His interest in rocks started from watching a show on gem mining in North Carolina.  Larry joined the Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society (AMLS) in 2007. His first experience with cabbing was with AMLS member Steve Adams.  In 2009 he started taking classes at William Holland. Larry has taken classes in cabochon I and II, opal I, casting, silver I and silver II.  He uses a technique taught to him by a fellow AMLS member to put silver around his cabochons and does presentations to lapidary clubs on this technique.  He sells his jewelry at juried arts and crafts festivals in Alabama, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina.