Is it Amethyst or Purple Fluorite ?
the gemstone that is most commonly mistaken for amethyst is purple fluorite. Can you tell the difference?
A rainbow of fluorite
Did you know that not all fluorite crystals fluoresce?
Turquoise & its common Imposter
There’s a lot of fake turquoise out there. Here are a few easy ways to tell the difference.
Viking Knit Workshop - Barrie
Learn this ancient wire work technique as you create your own bracelet
Quartz
Come follow the quartz rainbow with me!!
Scientist to Teacher
My tutorials are now available on Etsy!
Wisteria Ring Workshop
Do your rings fit perfectly when your hands are cold, but are too tight when your hands warm up and your fingers swell?
Than this ring is for you!
Bracelet Hooks
Never need a second pair of hands to put on a bracelet again!
Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival
Sunderland, Ontario
Viking Knit Workshop
Learn this ancient wire work technique as you create your own bracelet
Amethyst
Did you know that amethyst is actually purple quartz?
Make ‘n Take - Finger Curls
Bring your fingers and make some jewelry with me!
Azurite
Did you know that blue Azurite is a copper ore?
Malachite - Real or Fake?
There’s a lot of fake malachite out there. Here are a few easy ways to tell the difference.
Malachite
Did you know that beautiful green Malachite cabochon you feel in love with is actually a copper ore?
Not a Photographer
Now at SSAC
Geologic Definitions
A few geology definitions that you should know
Green Fingers
Wondering if copper jewelry will turn your skin green?
Copper
Ever wonder where copper comes from?