The BoneMasters
Specializing in Agatized Dinosaur Bone


Flower Tree
[Fig. SC-1] Stone Carver
Flower Tree; ≈ 6" Tall
For centuries now, scientists have been excavating the fossilized remains of ancient dinosaurs from every corner of the earth. Our understanding of these beasts has progressed from early misconceptions of huge, slow, stupid creatures to a present day appreciation of their remarkable diversity and majesty. We are witness to the most exciting period of discovery in human history; with stunning new dinosaur finds, fantastic computer animation, and a host of new theories presented to us on a daily basis. With great pleasure, we would like to introduce you to yet another wonder in the ever unfolding dinosaur saga:


Agatized Dinosaur Bone

 



The BoneMasters are a group of artisans specializing in the carving and polishing of agatized dinosaur bone. This unique and extremely rare form of fossilized dinosaur bone is primarily found within the Brushy Basin member of the Morrison Formation, located on the Colorado Plateau. Although these Jurassic remains have been around for over 135,000,000 years, the more recently replaced agatized form is relatively unknown due to its rarity and the difficulty of polishing this material.

The BoneMasters have been refining their techniques for over 30 years and proudly offer an exceptional variety of the finest agatized bone exquisitely crafted into jewelry, specimens, and sculpted forms.

Each item is a piece of history and a work of art. You are invited to become the curator of this rare, non-renewable natural resource. What you can now hold in the palm of your hand is truly the "Legacy of the Dinosaur!"


VERY IMPORTANT --- PLEASE NOTE!!
As with everyone over the past few years, the BoneMasters have been struggling with sales and trying to make ends meet. We have found that most of our work has been sold through gem and mineral shows, eBay sales, and a shop in Moab, Utah owned by Sterling Wade of Monster Rocks. As a result, this website has received poor maintenance. My Apologies!! Not only have many of the items listed already been sold, but our prices have also dropped from those listed on the various pages. I have not had the time to make the appropriate updates and corrections. Please enjoy the site, but contact me at: stonecarver@bonemasters.com before purchasing anything. I will confirm its availability and in most cases be able to offer you a reduced price.

Additionally, I have put most of my new material on another on-line sale site. To see the most recent work of the StoneCarver, please go to my store in Etsy.com at:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/BoneMaster?ref=seller_info
As soon as the rush to finish items for the Christmas craft shows is over I plan to do a full update of my site.

Thank You Again for Your Patience!!!!!!!!!!!

Click on any of the artisan names below to go to their dedicated page!!


 
The Stone Carver

The Stone Carver has been working with bone
for 35 years. In addition to jewelry pieces,
he has developed unique, framable art pieces,
sculptured material, and beautifully
crafted specimen pieces. 


Trapezoid Earring
[Fig. SC-3] Stone Carver
Trapezoid Earring:  ≈ 2" x 3/4"


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FlynnStone
Gem & Jewelry

Gilbert is a relative newcomer to the world of lapidary and silversmithing; however, he brings a wealth of original, fresh,
unique, and innovative jewelry designs to his craft.
Bone Pendant
[Fig. FS-pendant-6] Dinosaur Bone Pendant
           
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Blue Vertebrae
[Fig. MH-1] Mike Hankins
Blue Vertebrae
 Mike Hankins

Mike Hankins is a master of polishing specimen pieces, the bigger
 the better.

Although he is spending more and more time working with
petrified wood, he can still sort
 through his bone inventory and
come up with stunning material
that cannot be duplicated.
Pink Beauty
[Fig. MH-2] Mike Hankins
Pink Beauty

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