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Here's
a listing of what's new (at the top of the list), so you can tell what
has gone on since your last visit.
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April 29, 2013 | Thanks to Dimitrie Hoekstra, for reworking my .obj collection, to fix problems with normals and other tweaks to the models! |
December 12, 2011 | Another long absence, but now, Eric Fairbanks has graciously contributed a conversion of the Pear cut into various Solid surface formats. |
December 10, 2010 | The site has been open for 10 years, now! And, finally I've gotten around to converting the main collection to .obj format! |
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February 8, 2007 | Another long period away. In response to some questions, I have compiled two collections of the 'pure' or isolated crystalline/mineral growth forms. Available from both the Basics page (sample images provided) and the Collections page. |
October 18, 2005 | It's been another long year away from my hobby. Just added a collected zip of models in Lightwave file format, courtesy of Phil Morris. |
August 29, 2004 | 2 new models for you: Graham Portugese and Tzar (1), and for our Bryce 5 users, a B5 scene file to play with..experiment with the render settings and lights! |
March 22, 2004 | It's been a very busy and hectic year: I have only just now been able to get back into my 3D lapidary hobby. To celebrate, I have 3 new models for you: An experimental piece by myself Six Starred Symbol, as well as two by Robert Strickland: Formee Cross Rectangle and Omni Egg |
May 31, 2003 | A generous contribution by a visitor, Robin Miller, brings a Poser 4/Poser4 Propack prop-- a basic round brilliant, with UV mapping, and texture and reflection maps provided. Unzip to the main Poser directory. (Thank you, Robin! And welcome to any Poser visitors!) |
March 12, 2003 | It's been a while, but here are two new models: Square Frame Cross and Old Fashioned Round. Both are products of experimenting with GemCadWin. |
January 22, 2003 | After the holidays, I'm back with three new models: Square Emerald, Tucson Retro Hexagon, and Five Star. |
December 6, 2002 | New section to the information page: "Rendering The Models-Making It Look Good- Creating the Environment" |
October 28, 2002 | Four new models in a new section- Experimental Cuts. These are purely virtual gemstone cuts designed by me (your host) in Gemcad just for fun. The Compass, Steppe Flower, Steppe Compass Rose and Portugese Jack. |
September 30, 2002 | Three new models: Alcyone, Sister Clement's Cross and Sister Clement's Cross (Frosted). |
September, 2002 | Robert Strickland has released his Windows version of Gemcad, enabling easy design and visualization of gemstone cuts, with export to DXF and VRML file formats. Available as a 30-day shareware, or full registered program. A hearty recommendation from this site! |
August 30, 2002 | Three new models: Lydia's Barion, Four Hummers and Blue Ice. |
July 7, 2002 | One new model: Cleopatra's Eye |
June 15, 2002 | A generous offer by a visitor to the site, TMGraphics, brings a collection of the models in .3DS and .3DM file format. (Thank you, TM! And welcome to any 3DStudio Max and Rhino visitors!) |
May 27, 2002 | Three new models: Parachute, PentaRound and Radiant Trillion. |
May 1, 2002 | Three new models: Mumble, Six Pack and Dutch Rose Round. |
March 22, 2002 | A generous offer by a visitor to the site, Cees van der Mark, brings a collection of the models in .RAW file format. (Thank you, Cees! And welcome to any PovRay visitors!) |
February 7, 2002 | After a nice winter's vacation (and other chores), I'm back to modeling. The latest: Hornets Nest, Wafer Cut, White Asterism, Cascade, Smithsonian Bar, and Drop of Honey. |
December 12, 2001 | By request: three 'true' heart variations (hearts with a cleft in the top) |
November 29, 2001 | The holidays bring a change of weather with Raindrops 1 and 2, and Christmas decorations with Santa's Little Helpers 1 and 2 |
November 11, 2001 | First two section of a new page: "Rendering The Models-Making It Look Good" added, in response to questions asked by visitors. More to come as time allows. |
October 1, 2001 | Six Swifts, Liana, Lighthouse, Gram Prince, Gram Princess, First Wave, and Pinwheel added. |
September 10, 2001 | Back in business--added new section "Frosted Patterns" with Spider gem for early Halloween pleasures. |
July/August | :( Hard drive failure and recovery time stops production for a while....Have *you* backed up your drive lately? Play it safe, do it now. (The voice of experience) |
July 14, 2001 | Double Backgammon, Triple Fan, Trilogy, Tribble and Tri Again added. |
June 17, 2001 | Twinkle Star , Bar Lens, Princess and Arrow, and Cube Illusion Triangle added. |
June 17, 2001 | Added the article "That Was Then, This Is Now" showing the latest in virtual facetting. |
Apr. 21, 2001 | Patience 2 , Barion Square Cushion 1 and 2, Hexactly,and Ayn Rand added. |
Apr. 3, 2001 | Bryce4 Object library files for the gemstone types uploaded. Made possible by Wolfie (Thanks, guy! Keep on Brycing!) |
Mar. 15, 2001 | Novice 5 and 7, Novice 9 and TicTac, and Novice 8 added. |
Feb. 1, 2001 |
Rose Heart, "B" Still My Heart, Sweetheart, and Mount Ida Heart added for Valentine's Day. |
Dec., 2000 |
The site opens for business. |