Tutor: John Milner
The faceting course teaches the process of cutting rough natural or synthetic, generally transparent materials, into a variety of shapes to bring out their lustre, brilliance, scintillation and dispersion. You will learn to use the club’s faceting machines and equipment. The first stone for faceting is provided.
Faceting rough includes natural materials such as sapphire, spinel, topaz and quartz and synthetics such as cubic zirconia.
A variety of patterns can be used to create round, oval, square or rectangular gemstones. Other more challenging patterns are also available.
The finished product is suitable for use in jewellery or for personal adornment.
Pre requisites / required for attendance
- Completion of the cabochon course is preferred, however, not essential.
- Long hair or loose clothing must be contained for safety.
Additional Material Cost
None
Course Frequency and Times
Classes run every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday night with a class size of 3 participants.
The classes run from 7.30 – 9.30pm, once a week (on the chosen night) over a 4 – 6 week period. Note that the time to complete the course varies, depending on participants' ability or stone/design chosen.
Course Commencement Dates
Members who have registered an interest in enrolling for the faceting course will be contacted by John Milner, the club’s faceting teacher.