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CRAFTS:
  • Cloth Grab Bags - Step-by-step instructions for creating cloth drawstring bags.
  • Glitter Rocks - Glue, glitter and imagination is all you need to decorate your rocks.
  • Pebble Pals (COMING SOON) - Personality counts with these cute wiggle eye critters.
  • Resin Pictures - Beautiful pictures created on slabs of natural rock.
  • Rock Paintings - These colorful ladybugs will be a hit with the kids, plus they are fun and easy to create using ordinary river rocks.
  • Rock People - Bring your rocks to life and decorate with personality.
  • Snowmen (COMING SOON) - These holiday snowmen stand tall on their rock slab base.
  • Wire Gem Trees - These gorgeous miniature wire gem trees are always popular.

EQUIPMENT:
  • Genie - Use, safety tips, cleaning instructions, and do's and dont's for using the Genie.
  • Rock Tumbling - This how-to guide will walk you through the process so you can create beautiful high-luster tumbled stones.
  • Saw (COMING SOON) - Care and cleaning of your slab and trim saws.
  • Storage Baskets - Organize and store your rocks in these sturdy wire baskets. Made of durable hardware cloth and easy to make. Our Step-by-step illustrated instructions will guide you through the process.
  • Vi-Bro Lap - Guide for using the Vi-Bro Lap machine. Includes list of tools and supplies, step-by-step instructions, and tips.

OTHER:
  • Display Case - Basic tips to ensure your work is beautifully showcased.
  • Rock Candy - Recipe for delicious edible rock candy.


Have an idea for other tips and technqiues?
Email us at email@mdgms.org
and we will consider adding it here!