Interestingly, they're building with the facet side inward and the point outward. That one's going to end up in the Smithsonian or something. Ben's enthusiasm is contagious as he moves from tub to tub, describing what the finished product will look like and fishing through the water to find samples. He pulls out an almost-completed case of WVU colors deep blue lapis and gold nuggets. This combination is really popular.
Some tubs contain a single gemstone, while others contain combinations.
Six months after case-building begins, the caddisflies leave their cases and emerge in August or September as adults. Then the jewelry-making begins. We unconditionally guarantee all our cases. The cases intended for bracelets are dipped repeatedly in glaze. The end result is thousands of natural beads ready for stringing.