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LEARN GEMCUTTING 

PRECISION FACETING, FANTASY CUTTING, STONE CARVING, AND OTHER LAPIDARY SKILLS

INTRO TO GEMSTONE FACETING: 101

CUT YOUR FIRST GEMSTONE, NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

Step-by-step course for beginners who want to start cutting gems with proper technique and efficiency. 

 

This Starter Course is for you if: 

  • You’ve always wanted to cut a gemstone but didn’t know where to start

  • You don’t have any fancy tools (yet)

  • You want clear, step-by-step instructions without the guess work

  • You’re ready to create something real with your own hands

 

 

BEGINNERS FACETING PROGRAM

IN THIS 5-DAY COURSE YOU'LL LEARN:

  • To set up a beginner-friendly faceting machine

  • Different types of lapidary machines and how they work

  • Where to source facet grade rough minerals

  • Where to buy faceting machines, tools, and accessories

  • How to set up an efficient faceting workstation

  • To grind and pre-form a raw crystal in preparation for faceting

  • Dopping and transferring the stone with precision alignment

  • Charge, use, and maintainaince of cutting/polishing laps 

  • To cut 3 classic and timeless gemstone designs in 3 different semi-precious minerals that are actually worth showing off to your friends & family!

  • Bonus - Make cool friends who also like to nerd out about gems!

* This course includes all necessary      tools, machines, and materials

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

   -Hi! I'm Bryan D. Drummond,

 

   ​A Las Vegas, USA based gemcutter and lapidary artist. The amount of specialized equipment and knowledge in this industry can be overwhelming to someone just starting out. I attribute much of my success to the guidance I’ve received from various industry professionals.

 

      I built this starter course to offer the same type of guidance to anyone who’s interested in this fine craft but doesn’t know where to begin. This 5-day course makes gem faceting simple, clear, and beginner-friendly - so you can skip the confusion and start cutting your first gemstones with confidence and ease.

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ULTRA-TEC FACETING MACHINES

Drummond Gems & Jewelry is an official representative of ULTRA-TEC Facet

We sell machines and tools, offer consultations, and provide professional assistance with building the right faceting setup for you. Clients who purchase from us are offered a complimentary 50-minute video-call consultation to assist with machine setup and operation ($150 value)

 

You can become an official client by claiming Drummond Gems & Jewelry as your ULTRA-TEC sales representative when placing an order for your new faceting and/or fantasy cutting machine.

 

1.   Order your ULTRA-TEC Faceting machine and equipment from: Ultra-Tec.com

2.   Be sure to add "Drummond Gems & Jewelry” to the comment section when placing your order.

 

3.   Submit the contact form below to let us know your order has been placed, and to schedule your free consultation.

*If you would like guidance choosing the right machine before placing an order, please feel free to schedule a consultation.

SCHEDULE CONSULTATION

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(above): Ultra-Tec V5 Classic (Digital)

 

(below): Ultra-Tec Fantasy Machine

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Learn to facet gemstones

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