Cabochons I - David Sherrod
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CABOCHONS I
INSTRUCTOR: DAVID SHERROD
Students taking this class will be taught the proper and safe use of cabbing machines and trim saws. Everyone will learn how to select, orient, and mark slabs for maximum effect. A handout will provide a detailed process. All students will first cut a calibrated oval from instructor provided material to determine their skill level and identify areas that may need attention. As confidence and competence increase, they can advance to more involved patterns and free forms with the instructor’s guidance. Individual attention will gladly be given as requested. Students may bring their own slabs or purchase them from the instructor’s inventory. Slabs only please.
Class Fee: $50
Est Materials Fee: $0-60
Prerequisite: None
David Sherrod
David discovered the wonderful world of lapidary when he joined the Montgomery Gem and Mineral Society in 1998. Since that time, he has made numerous trips to William Holland for classes. He has been teaching cabochon to club members since 2013. He recently retired from Alabama Public Health after 39 years as a microbiologist. David enjoys producing high quality cabs from diverse materials but really enjoys utilizing fossil materials such as petrified wood, coral, and dinosaur bone.