The Mineral Special Interest Group (MinSIG) is a sub-group of the Austin Gem and Mineral Society (AGMS). MinSIG meetings are open to anyone with an interest in learning, sharing, seeking and acquiring minerals. Attendees are encouraged to bring specimens for discussion/identification or to simply add to the show-and-tell atmosphere of the group. MinSIG meetings are […]
Practice making wire-wrapped jewelry
The general public is invited to visit AGMS General Meetings in person or on ZOOM. Meetings are held at our clubhouse at 6719 Burnet Lane, Austin beginning at 7:pm on the 4th Thursday of each month. Our monthly meetings are available via Zoom video conferencing. All are welcome to attend our meetings. Join Zoom Meeting […]
Introduction to setting stones in prongs. Students will learn how to set a stone into a ring with a prong setting.
Basics on using slab and trim saws. This is a basic introduction. Students will receive 1 year of hands-on instruction and guidance from AGMS experts at no additional charge.
Introduction to working with silver including cutting, soldering, and forming. Students will make 2 projects – ring and pendant.
Gem Capers - Show Committee Meeting
The Mineral Special Interest Group (MinSIG) is a sub-group of the Austin Gem and Mineral Society (AGMS). MinSIG meetings are open to anyone with an interest in learning, sharing, seeking and acquiring minerals. Attendees are encouraged to bring specimens for discussion/identification or to simply add to the show-and-tell atmosphere of the group. MinSIG meetings are […]
Introduction to making wire-wrapped jewelry