FACETING I

INSTRUCTOR: DAVE MCGREGOR

In this class we will be learning the art of meet point faceting and explore best practices using the instruction manual, Faceting 1: Learn the Fine Art of Gem Faceting, It’s Easy, by Tom Mitchell to create beautifully crafted gems.  For the class fee each student will receive Tom’s instruction manual, choice of faceting rough for the first stone, a packet of 11 faceting diagrams from which to choose, a lint free cloth, an LED flashlight, a Sharpie pen, a lap cleaning brush, a heat sink cloth, a brief monologue on why faceting diagrams are created as they are, a table of subsurface damage depths. Each student will be guided through the operation of the faceting machine, use of laps, dopping and transferring stones, and reading and using faceting diagrams. Faceting machines are provided for use by William Holland but a student who has one may bring his/her own machine. Students are strongly encouraged to bring an Opti VISOR or equivalent magnification device. Each student should be able to complete 1 stone during the class and possibly two or three.  Students may bring in their own rough if they choose but nothing harder than quartz, a 7 on the Mohs hardness scale.  Additional rough will be available for purchase. This is expected to be a week of fun creating a beautiful gem and a springboard for continuing your adventures in faceting.

Class Fee: $55

Est Materials Fee: $0+

Consumables Fee: $15 (applied to WH tuition)

Prerequisite: None

Additional Class Offerings: 05/12/2024, 05/19/2024, 07/07/2024, 07/14/2024, 09/15/2024