Wingala Lapidary Club

Wingala Lapidary Club

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Club Details

PO Box 111 Harbord 2096

For further details please contact:-

President: Marie Kinnersly Ph. (02) 94163106
Assistant Secretary: Mignon Collins Ph 0419247255

Membership Details:-

$22.50/yr.+$2.50 insurance
(family fees are the same as 2 adults
+ insurance) this includes food and drinks
served at the meetings.

Workshop Times:-

Mondays 9:00am to 1:00pm - Wednesday 9:30am to 4:00pm
Thursday 9:00am to 1:00pm - Thursday (nights) 7:00pm to 9:30 pm
We are also we are open on other days for special events and classes.
At Wyadra Avenue, Harbord.

About:-

Our activities include: faceting of gem stones,cutting and polishing cabs,making of
silver or gold settings and jewellery, stone carving and sculpture enamelling. The
club has qualified teachers for all its actives to help new members to acquire the
skills to work on their own. We also have a stock of rough stone for members and
sterling silver settings for their stones. We have recently purchased a new kiln for
the use of PMC (precious metal clay). Mignon Collins Will be teaching courses in
the use of PMC, as well as her classes in glass bead making and enamelling.

Established in 1962

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.

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 where 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!
Where 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.