How to Cut & Polish Gemstones: Introductory Lesson

http://www.MoreGems.com - Learn how to cut gemstones today! First introductory video by Steve Moriarty showing you how to precision facet a gemstone. In this video, Steve explains the tools and equipment needed to start gem faceting. Here is a summarized list of the tools and equipment needed to get started:

Already have the equipment, continue to Part 2:    • How to cut Gemstones: 2 Preforming & ...  

From Lapidary Supply::

Faceting Machine:
𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲? Read Steve Moriarty's review on the machine he recommends: https://www.moregems.com/pages/cuttin...

Ready to get started on your faceting journey with Ultratec? Don't forget to let them know that Steve Moriarty sent you and we'll ship you a piece of rough that should cut a $200 - $300 stone when finished!

**In order to qualify for the free piece of rough, when you order, be sure to include a note (there is a section for this when ordering), send them an email, or give them a call stating that you bought the machine on Steve Moriarty's recommendation. After that, email us the proof of purchase and once we confirm your order with them, we'll send you the free piece of rough!

1. Buy Your Machine Here: https://www.ultratec-facet.com/produc...
2. Let them know you bought on Steve Moriarty's Recommendation
3. Email us at [email protected] and show us proof of purchase.
4. We'll Confirm your order with Ultratec and when we receive credit, we'll send you a piece of rough!

**This offer is for a limited time only! Details are in the link above.

Facetron
Facette No longer manufactured.
(Parts Available)
Imperial Alpha Taurus No longer manufacture.
(Parts available.)

-Transfer block (Usually sold with machine)
-Dops Assorted sizes Flat, cone and V. 3-10 millimeter for most stones.

Laps:

Diamond Steel 120-360-600
Raytech Nubond 325 and 600
Batt by Gearloose
Spectra lap by 3m

Refractol by Bob-A-Lou Rock
Scale Gem Oro or Tanita Carats to two or 3 decimal points 1.03 Carats or 1.035 Carats

Loupe 10x triplet High quality at least $25
Opti-Visor with lens number 5
Meetpoint faceting by Long and Steele Series of 7 books
Diagrams for Faceting by Glenn and Martha Vargas
French Cerium oxide or optical grade cerium
50000 mesh diamond powder

Brass sliding millimeter guage
Calcite Dichroscope
Alcohol Lamp
Gem Tweezer
Stone papers
Attack epoxy solvent

From the hardware Store::
Denatured Alcohol
Cotton Swabs
Pliers and Allen wrench
Acetone
91% Alcohol
Wd 40
Belt Conditioner
Exacto knife and blades
Cotton rags
Devcon 5 minute epoxy
Super glue

Everything listed except the faceting machine has a 2016 cost of approximately $1000


Also available to see in person at Moriarty's Gem Art Store at 126 South Main Street, Crown Point, Indiana. We're located in the hub of Northwest Indiana on the downtown Square.

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