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Tucson Gem Shows 2016

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THIS WEEK --- TUCSON FACETERS FROLIC 2016!

Feb. 4-5-6 - the 2nd edition of the TUCSON FACETERS FROLIC. Three days of lectures, discussions, classes and demonstrations.

WHERE IT IS - located at at the OPLC facility: 3118 N. Dale Avenue, Tucson AZ 85712.

AT THE FROLIC...

Among the lecture session will be two on using the Ultra Tec Fantasy/Concave machine.

RON SNELLING (above) will lecture and demonstrate - the subject: An Introduction to Fantasy/Concave Cutting. If you are thinking about it, or have recently started out - or just want to confirm the methods of setting positions, or polishing, or...you name it...Ron can answer your questions.

AND...

LARRY MATTOS of Ashton Gems will be lecturing and demonstrating ADVANCED FANTASY CUTTING. LARRY says: "Fantasy cutting is an art form - you bring to it your imagination - and you create. The result is an object of beauty".

Yes. Larry Mattos "wrote the Book", and it will be available at the Frolic.

After the lectures, Larry and Ron will be at the Ultra Tec Table, where you can ask more questions, and "play" with the Fantasy machine... a real-world, real-time chance to learn.

Also of Note @ The TFF:

THURSDAY - Schedule

OPLC MAIN ROOM - Lectures

Ron Snelling - Introduction to Concave Cutting

Larry Mattos - Advanced Fantasy Cutting using the Ultra-Tec Fantasy Machine

OPLC KITCHEN - Classes - limit 20 students
Diane Eames - Designing Gemstones for Jewelry - Limit 20 - $20.00
OPLC SHOP - Two Days - Thursday and Friday Faceting Class 9:00 - 4:00 * Ernie Hawes & Billy Bob Riley - Limit 8 with $50.00 Fee
GUIDED TOURS - Rough Dealers in Tucson * Ayra Akahavan - Limit 8 with $40 fee

FRIDAY - Schedule

OPLC MAIN ROOM - Lectures
Diane Eames - Gem Identification
Tom Herbst -"Faceting on Your Computer with 3D Rendering"

OPLC KITCHEN - Student Classes - Limited to 20
Tuary 4, 5, and 6 at the OPLC Clubhouse.

Robert Strickland - Beginner GemCad - Limited to 20 with a $25.00 Fee
Robert Strickland - Intermediate GemCad - Limited to 20 with a $25.00 Fee · Robert Strickland - Advanced GemCad - Limited to 20 with a $25.00 Fee

OPLC SHOP - Faceting Class Two Days - Thursday and Friday

Ernie Hawes & Billy Bob Riley - Limit 8 with $50.00 Fee

GUIDED TOURS - Rough Dealers at different shows in Tucson - Limit 8 with $40.00 Fee

SATURDAY - Schedule

OPLC MAIN ROOM - Lectures

Round Table Q&A - Guest Panel Discussion · TFF1 Closing - Tom & Will

OPLC Annual HobNob

FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION AND SCHEDULE GO

TO:
http://www.tucsonfacetersfrolic.com

ULTRA TEC @ TGMS!
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AT THE CONVENTION CENTER (TGMS) ... FEB. 11 - 14 - VISIT THE ULTRA TEC BOOTH

Robert Mendoza will be manning the ULTRA TEC Booth...COME ON BY. See and play with the Ultra Tec V5 and the Ultra Tec Fantasy. Interested in adding a DAD to your equipment? Talk to Robert about it. Interested in upgrading your old V2 TO A V5? Talk to Robert about it. Robert is a "knower" and a "doer".

If you are an old friend, come around and say hello. If you are a new friend, come around and introduce yourself.

See you there!

OTHER PLACES TO SEE ULTRA TEC EQUIPMENT

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...hands-on places to see Ultra Tec equipment:

>> At the SIERRA GEMS Booth, at the 22nd Street Show - talk to Bruce White.

>> At the "ABOUT LAPIDARY" tent at the Tucson Electric Park - talk to Elaine Luer

>> At the FACETS & FROSTING Booth, Kate Pleatman will be pleased to meet with you -- again at the 22nd Street Show.

It's Tucson Time again!

John Dyer is Celebrated in Tucson!
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Local ABC-News Affiliate KGUN9 features John on TV and at the following weblink.. Good on you, John!

>> http://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/opening-weekend-for-gem-shows-world-famous-gem-cutter-receives-award

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The Ultra Tec Lapidary Team

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