Reddit reviews Amateur Gemstone Faceting Volume 1: The Essentials
We found 6 Reddit comments about Amateur Gemstone Faceting Volume 1: The Essentials. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
We found 6 Reddit comments about Amateur Gemstone Faceting Volume 1: The Essentials. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
This is the book I read to learn the basics.. The rest is just practice.
Amateur Gemstone Faceting Volume 1: The Essentials https://www.amazon.com/dp/3000474749/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7O.RCbVCJ7KJ1
This is from a fantastic book actually, I cannot recommend it enough. It goes through every step of cutting as well as info on machines and tools and then more in depth chapters into getting good polishes and other technical issues.
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That book was how I started finding out about faceting: Amateur Gemstone Faceting Volume 1: The Essentials Paperback – Nov 23 2014
by Tom Herbst (Author)
Then I bought this machine eventually: http://facetron.com/
And I bought some laps and other supplies from here: https://www.kingsleynorth.com/
I live near an amethyst mine so i get some amethyst to practice on when i get time.
Good luck
Get this book - Amateur Gemstone Faceting Volume 1: The Essentials. It lists many brands of machines and the pros and cons of each. Also it has what to look for in a machine.
It goes on to give a very thorough how-to for faceting, auxiliary equipment needed, etc. It's an excellent place to start.
These two books are pretty much the most complete and up-to-date books on faceting, highly recommended by myself and everyone I've seen here:
Amateur Gemstone Faceting Volume 1: The Essentials
by Tom Herbst
Amateur Gemstone Faceting Volume 2: Expanding Your Horizons
by Tom Herbst