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916 - 350 - 0546
The Studio 26, LLC
4100 Cameron Park Drive #118, Cameron Park, CA 95682
Faceting: Intro April 27, 2025@9:00am
Private Class
Service Description
Faceting 101: Intro/Beginning (THIS IS A ONE-TO-ONE PRIVATE CLASS) ** Introduction to Gemstone Faceting for Jewelry Making ** This practical course is designed for beginners eager to learn the art of faceting gemstones for handcrafted jewelry. Over the course of six hours, participants will learn how to transform rough gemstones into exquisite, polished stones, ready for jewelry settings. No prior experience is required, though some basic knowledge of jewelry or gemstones may be beneficial. The course begins with a detailed overview of faceting tools, highlighting the components and functions of a faceting machine. Participants will explore various types of gem rough suitable for faceting, understand how light interacts with faceted stones, and identify the best options for their initial project. Essential safety protocols and best practices for equipment handling will also be discussed in the first session. As the course continues, students will practice dopping, a technique for securing a stone onto the faceting machine, and begin carving the pavilion, or the gemstone's lower half. They will be introduced to basic facet diagrams and learn to align the stone accurately. Utilizing materials such as quartz or synthetic cubic zirconia, participants will refine the pavilion under step- by- step instructions. Once the pavilion is finished, students will learn to shift the stone to carve the crown, or upper half of the gem. This process includes defining the girdle, shaping the crown facets, and preparing the stone for polishing. Techniques for polishing and various polishing compounds will be demonstrated as students work to enhance the brilliance of the stones. In the final segment, participants will refine their work, evaluate their completed gems, and learn to identify and address common flaws. The course concludes with a showcase of student work and a discussion on setting the finished stone into jewelry, along with optional guidance for simple pendant or ring settings. All necessary materials are included in the materials fee, covering practice gem rough, dop wax or glue, diagrams, and shared use of a faceting machine. Students should bring a notebook and wear comfortable clothing or an apron. Enthusiasm, patience, and meticulousness are vital for success in this class.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Payment in full for class fees is due at the time of registration to reserve your jewelry bench spot. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and PayPal. If the class is canceled by our school for any reason, we will give you full credit for the same class in the future and you will be given an open lab credit for the inconvenience. You can also transfer to another class, or you can keep a credit on account with us for future classes for up to 90 days (no exceptions). Students can cancel, and receive a credit, or transfer to another class up to 10 days before a jewelry class. No cancellations are accepted after the 10 days deadline; however, we will do what we can to try and sell your reserved spot to a qualified student. If we can sell your reserved spot, you can receive a credit for another class less a $50 cancellation fee. We will keep your credit on an account with us, or apply your fees towards a transfer to another class within 90 days. If you cannot make it to class, you may send a participant who has the necessary prerequisites in your place. Please call or email us immediately with any changes with the student participant information. Students must be at least 15 years old to attend a class, and students under 18 must have a legal guardian sign our liability waiver form. We have had younger students attend classes, on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in enrolling your child, please email us. If you sign up for a class and fail to have the required prerequisites as listed in the class description, you are still subject to the 10-day cancellation policy, listed above. If you do not come to class, there are no refunds, credits, or transfers (No exceptions) We understand that things come up. If you are not able to make a scheduled class, please call us as soon as possible at 916-350-0546 to reschedule your class. No refunds allowed.
Contact Details
4100 Cameron Park Drive, #Suite 118, Cameron Park, 95682