Rest in piece to this tiny topaz. I'm 99% positive I tossed it out while transferring gems from my loose bag of finished stones to individual gem boxes.
Thanks so much for sharing 👍. I’m learning so much from your videos. I have a faceting machine, but I have yet to try a piece. The one time I attempted, the stone fell off the dop 😩. I was defeated. Im just trying to learn more before I try again. Is there a faceting book you recommend? I would love to read about the whole faceting process. I get overwhelmed with remembering what type grits and when. Im sure it takes practice but I have no clue. I make cabs and polish specimens so I have a little bit of knowledge. Thanks! Stay Crystal 💫 Mari
I think the best way to learn faceting is by doing! Use cheap rough that you don't mind messing up. I also had a local faceter running me through the process on my first stone, but after that I was flying solo. I haven't read any books on faceting, but I did go through many of the US Faceter's Guild newsletters, which are full of useful information. Good luck, and have fun in your faceting journey!
Rest in piece to this tiny topaz. I'm 99% positive I tossed it out while transferring gems from my loose bag of finished stones to individual gem boxes.
Thanks so much for sharing 👍. I’m learning so much from your videos. I have a faceting machine, but I have yet to try a piece. The one time I attempted, the stone fell off the dop 😩. I was defeated.
Im just trying to learn more before I try again.
Is there a faceting book you recommend? I would love to read about the whole faceting process. I get overwhelmed with remembering what type grits and when. Im sure it takes practice but I have no clue. I make cabs and polish specimens so I have a little bit of knowledge.
Thanks!
Stay Crystal 💫
Mari
I think the best way to learn faceting is by doing! Use cheap rough that you don't mind messing up. I also had a local faceter running me through the process on my first stone, but after that I was flying solo.
I haven't read any books on faceting, but I did go through many of the US Faceter's Guild newsletters, which are full of useful information. Good luck, and have fun in your faceting journey!