Fossil Jewelry
2015 MAPS EXPO!
The Mid-America Paleotological Society’s yearly Expo in Iowa City, Iowa is the Largest Fossils Only Show in the World! Learning lectures, exhibitions and activities! And FOSSILS! The Hotel Show is for the minerals, etc. Here is the PDF for the April 10-12 Expo! http://www.bluffcountryfossils.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/MAPS-2015.pdf
Andreya Goes to Quarry Hill Nature Center & Much More!
This was Andreya’s (Bob’s granddaughter 6 years old) last visit of the summer and what a day long adventure it was – I think she and I were both wore out by the end of the day! Lots of firsts for Andreya, three fossil hunts – two impromptu – and fun right down to the … Continue reading
Fossil Wire Wrap Rings
My sister asked me to make her a ring for Christmas. Well, I have never made a wire wrap ring before and didn’t have a clue. YouTube to the rescue! Next problem was that I didn’t have a ring mandrel to size it as Sis wanted a size 7. Well, I went on a search … Continue reading
Pyritized Coprolite Earrings
The Healing Properties of Pyrite Memory * Creativity * Intelligence * Mental stability * Learning and Perception * Logic Psychic development * Practicality * Optimism * Channeling abilities I have some pyritized marine coprolite that was too heavy for earrings and too heavy for a necklace. So I put the pieces in a plastic baggy and … Continue reading
Wire Wrapping Tools & Sharks Teeth
We don’t have sharks teeth in the Ordovician, but I do love to wire wrap them when I get a chance too. These techniques will work on any triangular fossil, and yes, I know the one on the far left is a replica raptor claw! I thought a front and back view might inspire you … Continue reading
Masculine Ammonite Pendant
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammonite Photo and below excerpt from Wikipedia, link to full article is above. “Ammonites /ˈæmənaɪts/ are an extinct group of marine invertebrate animals in the subclass Ammonoidea of the class Cephalopoda. These molluscs are more closely related to living coleoids (i.e. octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish) than they are to shelled nautiloids such as the living … Continue reading
Three Jewelry Collections Made From Fossils and Beach Rock
When I go out fossil hunting, I often pick up rocks that just appeal to me also. I like to make jewelry out of fossils and rocks that are “extras” rather than let them sit in a specimen box or on the floor. But sometimes it is rather hard to get inspired to make jewelry. Today … Continue reading
Fossil Jewelry Just for Fun!
When fossil hunting, I run across all kinds of small fossils. And when the urge hits me, I make them into jewelry. Perhaps these may inspire you to try your hand at making something from your fossil finds. Email me a picture if you do, and I will post it! … Continue reading