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For the inexperienced amateur who is not within reach of any lapidary clubs and who has no way of borrowing or buying the use of lapidary equipment to see if they like the hobby, consider the Hobby Gems kit. Each Hobby Gems kit contains: seven precut and free-form semi-precious stones and agates, eight different grits of quality sand paper, one piece of polishing leather, polishing powder, one sanding backing board with clips, two simple jewelry settings, two dynamic display stands, and one set of instructions. The kit is recommended for youngsters of 10 years of age or older and for adults. For a small investment, someone who thinks they might like to work with rocks can learn the few simple facts of shaping and polishing gem stones. If the interest develops, they can then start purchasing motorized equipment, but the kit is really a valuable primary education. It is much easier for the beginner to work with this kit than with motorized equipment for their first effort. It takes some hours to shape one stone and polish it, and the assortment of stones varies from kit to kit, but all are genuine stones and chosen to be appropriate for the beginner to work. WARNING: Adult supervision & Safety glasses recommended. CHOKING HAZARD. The kit that is perfect to start learning the fascinating art of Lapidary. Each Hobby Gems kit contains: seven precut and free-form semi-precious stones and agates, eight different grits of quality sand paper, one piece of polishing leather, polishing powder, one sanding backing board with clips, two jewelry settings, two dynamic display stands, and one set of instructions. Makes an interesting wonderful gift...Get one for yourself.