HOW TO CUT GEMSTONES - AMETHYST 

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You can do it!

I use 2 types of discs and polish to make the gems shine. In this video I have used a perspex disc with cerium oxide. In some of the later videos I have used a tin disc with diamond grit to polish the gem. Thanks for watching. Cheers.

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@@VintageTimeGems I just returned from JXR Amethyst mine in Ga. with a few that I'll always treasure. Great video

I use a 5 minute epoxy glue made in the US called DEVCON. Happy gem cutting.

Thanks, sounds like Araldite rapid (5 minute) which I have will be similar. I notice a few people (on youtube vids.) use dop wax (which only shows up in USA ebay.???) I see this as only sealing wax (right or wrong) and do you not consider it a good enough hold for your faceting? As I would see it as. 1.- reusable. 2.- releases and cleans up quicker. Total newby here and as they say knowledge is power. Before I stuff up. thanks, Jim all advise is useful.

Yes you can use the "Selleys Araldite" (two part). Don't buy cheap 2 part epoxies from a $2 shop. Not sure if the Selleys has more expensive stronger 5 minute epoxy. I never tried the wax. For larger stones not sure if it will hold. And it's damn messy and clogs up the dop sticks after heating. Let the 5 minute Araldite cure overnight. If used within 2 hours it may still flex. Three hours is the minimum. I buy devcon simply because it's cheaper to buy on Ebay and get it posted from the US to Australia. But the Selly's should be just as good. What type of faceting machine do you have ?

I don't have a machine as yet, I am considering making one from a old washing machine I have just disassembled. It does have a variable speed motor and a fair flat belt/ pulley system and the Plastic drum is already fitted around the shaft etc. - could make a unit for manual use out of it. Do you know off-hand what speeds you use of the lap table rotation? I have no intention of getting into this on a permanent basis, just maybe a hobby (short term). Thanks. Jim

Thank you.

Machines that grind gemstones are faceting machines. Usually it's best to buy a machine made in the country you live in. Your best as a beginner to join a gem club first and use theirs before you buy. Cheers

Fanesh Bhaisare 3000 grit disc is usually a good disc for a prepolish. Cheers.

And could I use a 100 grit sandpaper that should work just fine right with a water drip?

You can use wet and dry sand paper to polish gems. There are youtube videos that show you how. Cerium Oxide is a final polish. Often used to polish scratched out of car windscreens also.

Joe DeArdo It's a Australian machine called a Facetstar. Made in Melbourne Victoria.

Vintage Time I’ve seen those on amazon. I’ll have to pick one up. 👍🏻

Thanks CCT...Just came home from a faceting course.

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xerxes hadrianus It's a deep cut so you always lose a lot of weight. I always cut for brilliance. Most Thai or Indian faceters cut for weight resulting in a dead stone (no brilliance). They are really poorly gems. That's the dilemma do yo cut for weight or brilliance.

Welcome to gem faciting. lol the bad part is you buy rough by the carrot weight! It always makes me mad performing a stone to get just the right color! I have started with a 45 ct.stone and ended up with 5 or 6 ct. finished! To cut out all the junk. That's why I love CZ. No crap to cut arround. If I buy 1000 ct.. Of CZ I can get a good 70% of finished gem weight if you plan it right.

I use a Facetstar machine. Made in Australia.

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darude sandstorm

You can by using wet and dry but it won't be too accurate.

@@VintageTimeGems Wet and Dry sandpaper? Also thanks for replying!

No...I may sell a few in the future. I enjoy gem cutting for a hobby. I think once I start becoming a trader, then that would take some of the enjoyment away.

Most countries have manufacturers that make faceting machines. Best place is a from Gem dealers that sell these machines.

Vintage Time thanks

That's a reference, not a comment on the quality of the gem, which looks great

Sorry do u have dubble personality disorder or is it just a rare type of joke i havend heard off 😊

I would most likely sell my gems on Ebay. If I cut one I like to sell you see a link in the description in my video. Thanks for watching.

@@VintageTimeGems hi, I can't find the link on the bottom of page? Is there anything you have on eBay now so I can check it out? Cheer

Joe Abadi Thats because I haven't got anything yet I intend to sell. There are no links in the description added to date. I'm talking about future sales. Regards.

Hi, ok got it. Been watching a few of your videos, and I can see you enjoy what you doing with this stones. The citrines are marvellous, just happen to be crystals that I'm into at the moment. I have a design in mind at the moment, you think you will up for a challenge :) can I have your email , so I can send some ideas? Mine is joeabadi@gmail.com if you prefer to send me direct. Cheers

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*Steven licks Amethyst's Gem*

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