The Townsville Gem and Mineral Club is an Incorporated non-profit organisation for members who share a common interest in all things related to
- Art Metal (Silversmithing and Jewellery Making)
- Lapidary (engraving, cutting and polishing of stones and gems)
- Faceting of Gemstones, Tumbling (polishing of smaller stones in tumblers)
- Casting (making jewellery by casting and pouring of molten metal into moulds)
- Enamelling (designs made in special paints heated onto metal pendants)
And various workshops related to jewellery making including chains, bracelets, and other creative ornamental activities such as wire wrapping and the creation of 'Gem Trees'.
We also conduct organised Field Trips to fossick for and collect rock specimens of precious and semi-precious stones. Activities are conducted under the tutorship and leadership of Instructors and experts in specific activities.
The Gem and Mineral Club would like to thank Creative Flare for supporting the club and providing this video.
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