Rocking Hounding In Idaho

“ROCKHOUNDING” is a fun and educational outdoor activity that can be enjoyed
by everyone. The collecting of rocks, mineral specimens, gemstones, petrified
wood and common invertebrate fossils on public lands managed by the BLM is
generally considered a casual use activity. These activities require no permit, fee or
notification of the BLM, provided that:
• Collecting is not specifically prohibited or restricted, such as in developed
recreation sites and wilderness or wilderness study areas.
• Your collecting activities result in no more than minor disturbance of the
public lands.
• Equipment is limited to hand tools and metal detectors. You may not use
explosives or motorized/mechanical devices such as earthmoving
equipment.
• Specimens are for personal use and are not collected for commercial purposes or
bartered to commercial dealers.
• Only reasonable quantities are collected. For petrified wood, reasonable limits for
personal use are defined as 25 pounds, plus one piece, per day, with an
annual limit of 250 pounds.
• You reclaim any disturbance that you create, such as backfilling holes, etc.
There is some really interesting information on their site.
http://www.id.blm.gov
Check it out.

Metaphysical Pendants - Group Of Five

Five wrapped stones to promote and encourage your mode changes and motivate choice. Each pendant has been securely wire-wrapped in 20 gauge sterling silver round wire.

Sassy Holly Blue cut & tumbled agate from Oregon, with a lovely druzy pocket(vug of tiny crystals), measures just under one inch in length.

Second cut & polished cab of Sleeping Beauty turquoise, 1" even round.

Third a natural Tibetan Smoky DT (double terminated) generator crystal, subtle smoky phantom, measures one inch by 3/4" in length.

Forth a boomerang shaped Ammonzonite stone pendant, (frugal trade-did not cut or polish), measures 1 3/4" long.

Fifth a free-form hand polished front matte finish back, Howlite stone, lovely veining and awesome natural coloring, measures 2" long.

Each pendant has been wrapped with an easy slide wide open bell, allowing easy-on and easy-off the nylon mesh rope over the sterling silver lobster claw clasp.

Five choices for stone-age for everyday wear.
Another image of the turquoise cab along with the sterling coil rope:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/crudeco/3931739537/

http://www.crudeco.etsy.com

Utah's Own Variscite Healing Pendant

ONE Whole fine slab of Utah Variscite mineral, close cousin to turquoise and the most handsome natural aqua coloring known to man or beast.

This stone simply cut clean and matte polished front and back, then wrapped securely in 20 gauge sterling silver and completed with 2mm black leather cord, vintage JET glass button clasp and two lamp work beads from the shop of "skaramouche".

The stone measures 3 3/4" across, 4" long and 4mm thick....this isn't your grandma's stone pendant, nor is for the wimpy jewelry wearer. This stone commands attention by all viewers and doesn't like to be ignored. Wouldn't want to wear this stone on a day you'd want to be shy or introverted.

A perfect 14.5" choker style, worn at the throat chakra to promote inner love and assist with the heart chakra.

“Variscite is the “stone of encouragement”. Bringing hope and courage….opening the heart chakra , it brings unconditional love into the situation. Variscite is extremely helpful for past life exploration. It facilitates visual images of the experience while going deeply into feelings and experiences of appropriate lives. It stimulates insight, into the cause of dis-ease or patterns the have been carried over, and aids reframing situations to bring about healing.” Reference guide: The Crystal Bible – Judy Hall

Rocky Mountains Own - Utah Picture Rock - Pendant

One super fine multiple drop stone porcelain Beryllium (Bertrandite, Tiffany Stone, Opal Stone) multiple stone pendant. This stone can have a wide array of hues, everything from creamy to dark purple to milky pink and always with fabulous dendrites.

I cut and polished these free form pieces to reflect the awesome dendredic patterns found in this natural wonder. Get this...the original mine is now closed to collecting, something to do with insurance, but the rock itself is used by metal fabrication company's to strengthen iron for metal buildings....Go figure?

Each piece has been wire-wrapped with 20 gauge sterling silver and linked together with 2mm black leather cording, two 8mm sterling beads and lamp work glass beads from my OH, so favorite "skaramouhe".
The neck length is a comfortable 16", vintage celluloid button clasp.

Sellit.......ecovintagevegan

Just discovered this site for referenceing to other blog and sites of merchandise.

It does ask for $12.00 a month to play, or you can get the free basic.

https://www.sellit.com/accounts/2757

Just type in the tool bar your url for whatever place your display your work and it'll will link. Then there is a link to offer places for your "sellit" to be displayed.

Easy-peasy-lemon-squeezey......
Mickey

Metaphysical - Obsidian Needle & Antique Nail Cross Pendant

A sculpted obsidian needle and antique iron nail, married with sterling silver wire and completed with 2mm black leather cord and a lamp work bead from the etys artisan "skaramouche" an etsy seller.

The obsidian needles measure 2 1/2" and the cross bar needle measure 2", the antique iron nail measures 3". The neck length is choker style at 14" with a vintage button for the clasp.

The natural obsidian needles yield from the California and Oregon shared border. These needles often used for wind chimes. But obsidian more commonly used for surgical tools in the operating room.

Obsidian is a grounding stone and operates to connects the wearer to the heart of the earth. Can be used to dispel or rid negative energy form the body.

Hematite Quartz - Pendant

Lovely reddish inclusions in the quartz point are clear and perfect. The crystal has been wrapped in 20 gauge sterling silver round wire, wrapped in the up position to enhance and assist the upper body.

The quartz crystal is completed simply with 2mm black leather cord and a leather lattice button clasp, neck length 16". Married with a lamp work bead from the etsy shop "skaramouche". The crystal measures 3/4" long by 1/2" wide.

"Hematite can be called “the stone for the mind”. It helps one to “sort out” things in ones mind, and can be used for mental attunement, memory enhancement, original thinking, and technical knowledge. It assists one in mathematical pursuits and in the development of both mental and manual dexterity. It provides for a calming atmosphere concurrently, and, in addition, encourages one to “reach for the sun”. It helps one to realize that the only limitations which exist are those self-limiting concepts within the mind. It helps one to attain a “soft” meditative state, providing for smooth grounding and bringing tranquility and emotion clarity.
Quartz Crystal is the connection between the physical dimension and the dimension of the mind. It can be used to communicate with minerals, plants, animals, and intelligent forces outside of the physical dimensions. Facilitates both speaking with, and receiving information from, the spiritual and other-worldly masters, teachers, and healers. Used to transform thought into sound, producing the vibration associated with the thought and affecting the environment with the discharged energy. Quartz Crystal can create altered states of consciousness and can serve as a vehicle for both reaching and using the talents and abilities of the mind. All the psychic abilities can be stimulated and amplified by the use of this mineral. Assists one in retaining calmness and clarity in all situations, decreasing the amount of negative affection which could inhibit emotional stability. Enhances energy and promotes perseverance and patience, as well as restful sleep. Clears and activates the energy centers of the body. Purifies the physical, mental, and spiritual bodies". Reference guide: Melody – Love Is In The Earth