Throughout the United Sates railroads have come and gone.  It was not unusual for railroads to burn their trash in pits near their tracks.  These old dumps have been extensively searched for bottle and other treasures.  Often all that is left behind is rusted cans, and broken glass.  We retrieve shards of china and repurpose them into pendants. 

Recently completed some “Railroad China” pieces.  Some are as whimsical, as they are beautiful.  They have been a popular new item that we make.  What do you think?

Its the world’s largest tamale festival.  Being our second year I do not doubt it.  Tamales, music, entertainment and us:  Bustin Glass and Minerals.  Come join us this weekend in downtown Indio, California for our last show of the year:  Saturday and Sunday, December 2 & 3 near the corner of Smurr St & Miles Ave at the Artisan’s corner.  Hope to see you there!

On our last trip we hiked in the Red Rock National Conservation Area, just west of Las Vegas.  We were surprised to see so many wild flowers at this time of the year.  But, the area did have a rare late summer rain.  Pictured here are some poppies that were in bloom.

Today is the start of the Gem and Mineral Show here in Lakeside, California at the rodeo grounds.   At times I will make the claim to people who enter our booth that they will see something that they have never seen before.  With 3,800 known minerals and an endless way that many of them can be displayed or used, I doubt anyone could attend this show and not see something new.  There are a variety of dealers sure to delight any collector.

Hope to see you here.