Ad Hoc 3D Printing Group

3D printing is becoming popular in the rockhounding and lapidary world. It can be a useful tool for rockhounds, from specimen stands to replacement parts to jigs to templates, and even printing parts to build your own lapidary equipment.

The GMS Ad Hoc 3D Printing Group meets every even month via Zoom to talk about 3D printing related to rockhounding and lapidary uses. If you are interested, you must be a member of GMS, and all members are encouraged to submit ideas for topics to cover.

If you have any questions about the Ad Hoc 3D Printing Group, please send email to

Ad Hoc 3D Printing Group Message

Beta version of a cabbing unit made with 3D printed parts
Image Credit: Lori Carter

Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Time: Social Time 7:00 pm, Meeting Starts at 7:30 pm
Topic: Continued Discussion
Location: Virtually via Zoom Link sent to members via email

In February, we started exploring the idea of using 3D printing as a tool in the lapidary/rockhounding hobby. In April, we will continue discussion of how GMS can help with this growing movement.

Charles Carter
Group Leader