Here is a bit of what we will be covering
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Pre Faceting Setup, Organization and Equipment Needed
Overview of Different Faceting Styles; Their Purpose, and Results
Rough Orientation and Preforming
Polishing Solutions for Almost Every Gemstone
Gemstone Dopping Intro
Gemstone Transfer
Gemstone Re-Dopping Tricks and Theories
Introduction to Hybrid Cutting (Cutting precision without a diagram)
Language of Hybrid Cutting and Method of Note Taking
Analyzing and Understanding of All Gemstone Designs
Math of Hybrid Cutting
Sight Training of Meet Points and Symmetry
Symmetry Concepts of Hybrid Cutting
The Cutting of a Emerald Cut
The Cutting of a Trillion
The Cutting of a Square
The Cutting of a Round
The Cutting of a Pear
The Cutting of a Marquis
The Cutting of a Oval Part A
The Cutting of a Oval Part B
The Cutting of a Mix Cut
The Cutting of a Split Main Crown
Cutting of a Free Form
Cutting Larger Stones Tricks and Tips
Cutting Small Stones Tricks and Tips
Cutting Matching Pairs Easily
Calibration Cutting
Cutting Hard stones Tricks and Tips
Cutting soft stones Tricks and Tips
Saving Weight Tips and Increasing Speed
Transitioning From Hobby Cutter to Professional
Learning to Create Your Own Designs On the Fly
Organization of Commission Work
Recuts Intro
Recut Crown
Recut Pavilion Part A
Recut Pavilion Part B
Recut Pavilion Part C
Recut Changing a Gemstone Shape
Intro Class (1hr per week for 4 weeks) To help you set up your machine and learn the basic operation and tools needed. $300
Diagram cutting Detailed. (1hr per week for 8 weeks) This is for those that want to cut diagrams for competition, for sale, or FUN! $600
Non-Diagram Cutting (1hr per week for 12 weeks) This is for those that want to increase speed and return on rough yield. More of a pro class. $1000
Pro Class, (1 hr per week for 16 weeks) This is for those that have taken all the previous classes and want to learn more details to create a successful cutting business. $1500
Having Problems with signing up. Please send me a email. boyd@foxhopjewelry.com