Registration for this schedule starts on 12/01/2025 and ends on 06/05/2026
Participants must be 18 years to 120 years old when the program starts.
FEDERATION: KNIFE STONE INLAY: LAPIDARY KNIFE SCALES
INSTRUCTOR: STEVE MILLER
You will learn how to select folding knives and chef/utility knives that are suitable for stone scales and handles, make templates for marking slabs to cut to preliminary shapes, cut and shape the stones, prepare the knife surfaces, and stone surfaces for maximum adhesion, and glue the stones to the knives. You will also learn how to safely grind, shape, and polish the scales and handles to minimize the risk of injury or damage to the equipment. Knives have sharp blades! Slabs will be available for sale. You are encouraged to bring your own slabs. 1/8" to 3/16" are good for folding knives, 1/4" to 3/8" for chef/utility knives. Sterling silver rectangular wire will be available for sale or bring your own silver for channel inlays. I use Rio Grande Item #100590, rectangular wire 5mmx1.24mm and Rio Grande item#100305, strip .050x1/4". Class kits will include: 1 folding knife, 1 Damascus steel chef knife, Template material, Epoxy, sandpaper, fine line marker, and pencil.
Class Fee: $230 (includes kit contents and misc. consumables)
Est Material Fee: $0+
Prerequisite: Efficient at making cabochons.
Steve Miller
Steve’s fascination with rocks began more than 15 years ago. He has been collecting rocks and perfecting the art of making cabochons for more than a decade and has traveled the country in pursuit of rocks. His interest in rockhounding has expanded to include the art of stone inlay with a penchant for knife inlay. He lives with his wife, Jodi, in West Michigan. He is looking forward to sharing his passion for the lapidary arts with his students.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Steve at [email protected].
Please contact William Holland School of Lapidary Arts if you have any questions.