Central Coast Lapidary Club Inc.
Club Details


Club Location:-

Central Coast Lapidary Club inc.
Lot 7 Ourimbah Creel Rd.
Ourimbah 2258 NSW

For further details
please contact:-

Email:- cclapidary@optusnet.com.au

Our telephone 02 43622246. Club hours.
Other telephone no 02 43423423 and 02415277.

Membership Details:-

Family membership: $     per year.
Single: $      per year.  
Insurance: $     per person.    

About:-

The club was first formed in 1963 and functioned from a shed at a members home
In 1969 we approached the Wyong Council for land on which to build a club house
and this was granted and after some years of fund raising by the members a club
room was built in Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah and has continued to function ever
since.

Each year we hold a festival to celebrate our club and our members work by having
a competition and many dealers come to sell their tools, minerals, gems and goods.  
this gives our members and all lapidary enthusiasts an opportunity to purchase and
view the latest goods available.

We also have a club competition where the members work is judged by qualified
judges from the Gem & Lapidary Council.   This enables our members to strive to
improve their work and it is strongly contested.

Over the years we have extended the club room and it is now a place to be proud of.
We extend a warm welcome to people to visit the clubs rooms on Tuesday between
9am & 2.30pm and Thursday 9am-2.30pm and 7pm-10pm

Workshop Times:-

Tuesday 9-2.30pm  (cabbing, faceting, enamelling, silver work, and other lapidary
activities.

Thursday 9-2.30pm & 7pm- 10pm (cabbing, faceting, silver work.)

Saturday workshop 1st & 3rd Sat Silver work and  2nd & 4 Sat. Beading and cabbing.

Club Shows & Events:-

15th - 16th of October - The Central Coast Lapidary Club inc.  At Ourimbah NSW   
will hold their Annual Gem Festival at Mingara Club, Tumbi Rd ,Tumbi Umbi (Wyong
area) on Saturday & Sunday, Sat 9am-5pm :  Sun 9am -4pm.
There will be dealers in crystals, minerals, gemstones, beads, tools, as well as a club
competition and jewellery.    Entry is free.
Established in 1963
  Tips & Safety On Field Trips

  • Take every precaution while on field trips like making sure you have the right
    gear like gloves, boots, drinking water and basic supplies.
  • Fill in your holes after digging and beware of overhanging rocks and ledges that
    could collapse while digging below.
  • Don't go into old mine shafts as most are unstable and air quality can never be
    guaranteed.  
  • Always wear safety glasses when breaking or chiselling on rocks.
  • Watch out for snakes and spiders because as a rock hound you're more prone
    to finding these critters than others.
  • Always close gates after you and always take your rubbish home with you if there
    isn't a proper place to leave it.
  • Always tell someone where you are before you leave in case something goes
    wrong!
  • Always have a first aid kit close by.
  • If you haven't been to an area before draw yourself a map or have a map with
    you so you don't get lost. Mobile phones don't work everywhere!
  • Wear a good hat and sunscreen so you don't get sunburnt.
  • Never forget: FOOD, SNACKS, DRINKS & MEDICATION.

Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to ask permission from any private property owner
at any location when searching for gemstones before you enter any such property. You
may also be required to possess a fossicking license as per state laws.

   Safety In The Workshop

  • Don't have loose clothing around any moving machine parts and keep guards on
    equipment at all times.
  • Wear safety glasses while grinding and using any pickle or acid compounds.
  • Wear a filter face mask if required.
  • Don't spill water on any electric motors. Electricity and water don't mix.
  • Keep fingers and hands clear of sharp moving parts.
  • Wear rubber gloves if handling any acids or pickling solutions.
  • Use tweezers when handling hot soldered jewelry.
  • Have a first aid kit near by at all times.
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