I am making no effort to cover all details of the
show. I went only on Sunday. It turned out that no one went with me so I could focus on what came to mind. Two things came to mind, my grandchildren and my photography.
I bought gifts for the grandchildren.
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| Ed Mosher, National Champion Flint Knapper |
It was intrigued watching Ed knap flint and talking to him. He is from Monticello, Indiana where has a farm and knaps flint. I captured a short
video of the process. Look for his picture at the bottom.
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| Flint Knife |
Ed was selling flint implements he had knapped. Some of them were quite expensive. I could only afford small ones like the one at the left. He obtains his flint in Newark and other places.
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| Flint Knife |
I was so excited to give these to the kids that I only had time to photograph a few. I gave these to the boys of whom there are six.
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| Herkimer Diamond |
I bought this lovely piece and four others, from Pam and Dan Lauer of
Pam's Jewelry Creations. It is not really diamond. It is crystal clear quartz which Pam pulled out of the ground herself. She says it was probably attached to another "baby" crystal which was removed to do the wrap. I asked her if she faceted it herself and she told me it came from the ground like this. I think it would be exciting to find such an object.
I finally got around to myself. I purchased several "macro" samples to photograph as I have time and to share with you. I am excited to start but currently I have many seasonal subjects. I purchased these items from
2107 West Run Road # 1
Homestead,
PA 15120
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Phone: (412) 462-1423
Don displayed many beautiful minerals and gems. He had only a few of his macro samples with him so I can call for more as needed.
