submitted 23 hours ago by NotBillMurray@lemmy.world to c/cool_rocks@lemmy.today

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I make these shiny objects out of rocks I collect, dichroic glass, and solid glass bricks. It's a really laborious but also meditative process.

Lapidary work is fun and rewarding, but if you decide to give it a try be sure to wear a respirator, silicosis will mess you up.

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[-] Wren@lemmy.today 4 points 10 hours ago

Beautiful! I've done similar things with wood, so I can appreciate the process. You're so lucky to live where there are cool rocks.

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