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BEGINNERS FACETING SEMINAR
Instruction by Nolan Sponsler & Mark “Hashnu” Oros

This faceting seminar, designed for beginners, is the perfect opportunity for those just starting out in the world of gemstone faceting to gain a solid foundation of knowledge and ask any questions they may have about their interest,concern, & experiences. It is also ideal for those who are simply curious and eager to learn more about the art of faceting gemstones. 

The seminar takes place over two days and will consist of four two-hour live sessions with Nolan and Mark.

2023 Spring Session - limited to five participants
 
Day One Saturday TBD , 2023 
Session One- 12:00 to 1:30 EST
Topic: Faceting machine maintenance, lap types, and care 
  • Alignment and calibration
  • Tightening and greasing
  • Clean, clean & clean
  • Topper laps
  • Plated laps
  • Sintered laps
  • Hyper-Edge and other specialty laps
Session Two- 3:00 to 4:30 EST
Topic: Lap selection and faceting process
  • Our favorite laps 
  • How many laps do I need
  • Economy versus precision laps
  • From Calcite to Moissanite
  • Sequences - why all the grits matter
  • Pre-Polishing
  • Polishing


Day Two Sunday TBD 2023
Session Three- 12:00 to 1:30 EST
Topic: Rough selection, orientation, preforming, and dopping
  • Our favorite rough dealers and why
  • The four Ps of purchasing facet rough
  • Tools for orientation
  • Why preform
  • Types and styles of dopping and transferring
Session Four- 3:00 to 4:30 EST
Topic: Gemstone designs, gemstone designing, and gemstone pricing
  • Our favorite gemstone design books
  • Gems Cut Studio versus GemCad/GemRay
  • Why RI is critical
  • Five ways to price your gemstones for sale
  • Staying in touch

The each of the four sessions will be divided into two sections, tutorial and questions & answers.

The forum is limited to 5 participants so that we can address everyones questions.

The cost for all four sessions is $400 per person for a total of 6 hours of instrurction and Q & A.

Participants will receive a 10% discount coupon for facet rough from our friends at 
https://storiedgemstones.com/

The sessions will be using the Zoom video conferencing platform.  All participants must have Zoom access and reliable internet service along with previous Zoom experience. We are happy to test your Zoom application capability before the session. We will not be able to trouble shoot your connection during the session. You are responsible for your own Zoom connection performance.  

Please use the contact form below. We will reach out to you to discuss the forum content and make sure it meets your needs prior to registration.

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  • Shop Hashnu
    • Gemstones >
      • Precious Gemstones
      • Quartz Gemstones
      • Rough & Cut Gemstones
      • Commercial
      • Faceted Glass
    • Facet Rough
    • Carve & Cab Rough
  • Learn to Facet
  • Twelve Stones
  • Gem Designs
    • Jim Perkins
    • Jeff Graham
    • Andrew Brown
    • Kim Lembke
    • Scott Laborie
  • Story of Hashnu
  • FAQ
  • More
    • Articles >
      • Twelve Stones
      • PLAYING WITH LIGHT
      • Carving Station
      • ULTRA TEC VL
      • Rock Tumbling
      • Ultra Tec Glass Tec vs. V5
      • Your Custom Gemstone
      • Gemstone Pendulums
      • Faceting Mexican Fire Opal
    • Works by Fernando Llosa
    • Friends
    • Terms of Sale
    • Contact Us
  • Jade