STUDENT WORK

 

MICHAEL
Michael "I fell in love with cutting opals and this drove me to start creating my own jewelry to finish my work with my opals. I then found my love of jewelry making.  Plus, with the great teaching of Kristin and the fun and open atmosphere, it was nearly impossible not to fall in love with jewelry making. Plus, her classes are so completely informative and at the same time so laid back.  Quite inspirational also as Kristin is so incredibly knowledgeable; so any little idea anyone came out with, Kristin either had a book or the know-how to answer anything about everything!!  Plus, she emanates such a warm glowing energy it is impossible not to enjoy her classes."
Professional Information: Before I joined the workforce, I was a professional squatter/traveler and spent 7 years traveling the states and then squatting the Bay Area in California.  After that I spent most of my time doing construction, and I have my own home repair business.  I used to do granite countertops, which is really how I decided to start doing lapidary work with opals as working with granite is just cutting and polishing stone, same as working with opal -- just a different scale.

Business Contact Information: http://www.opal-rapture.com/
     
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