This gem gets the most puns. Let's cut it

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This gem gets the most puns. Let's cut it | Gemcutting studio asmr

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Күн бұрын

How is a gem cut and polished? Today's gemstone that's ready for precision cutting ( aka: Faceting ) is a gem you may not have heard of: Apatite. Actually a grouping of other minerals, apatite is typically too soft for the average jewelry market. However, when this delicate gem is carefully undertaken in the lapidary process, it can reward you with stunning colors! Today we'll perform the lapidary art of cutting and polishing this tricky apatite into a brilliant gemstone.
(Calm and relaxing sounds, crafting timelapse, and craft asmr)
▶ Credit
* Faceting Design:
Designed by Andrew Brown & Mark Oros (Hasnhu)
The book 'Twelve Easy Gemstone Faceting Designs - A guide for the beginner Gemcutter' contains this faceting design and many more. It's available for free at: facetingdesign...
▶ FAQ
* What is gemcutting/faceting?
Shaping & polishing gemstones is a craft called faceting- aka gemcutting. I'm here to bring attention to this seldom seen artform by taking you through its rewarding (and satisfying) process!
* What does "precision cut" mean?
My specific branch of gemcutting is a technique called "precision" cutting, which strives for symmetry, proportion, brilliance, and precise facet meets. Overall, it's the color, shine, and the gem's best potential that takes priority over its final size- though I also strive to select the best shape for the gemstone in order to preserve as much material as possible (aka its "yield")
* Have a question not already answered? Please leave a comment!
▶ Equipment
* Ultratec V2 faceting machine, circa 1970
* GemLap Triple "V" Block transfer jig, circa 1940
* 6" aluminum master lap: Kingsley North
* 6" grinding laps in 240, 600, and 12,000 diamond grit: Various brands
* Polishing film discs:
-8,000 diamond, 14,000 diamond, and 50,000 diamond by Kingsley North
-Cerium oxide and aluminum oxide by Ultra Tec
* Polishing base lap: 8" Gearloose Creamway
* Dop sticks / 0° angle adaptor: Custom
* Dopping adhesive: 2-part epoxy JB-Weld ClearWeld Adhesive
Equipment and any mentioned, affiliated, or visible brands are not in sponsorship with Crystal Quarry
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Пікірлер: 33

@doriskarloff964 Жыл бұрын

Isn't the colour of apatite just gorgeous? Throughout all stages of the process. A beautiful finished piece too - I'm glad this was popped into my playlist.

@crystalquarry Жыл бұрын

Like a deep ocean! I'm so glad you appreciate the color as much as I do. The material reminds me of a more affordable paraiba 💙 Thank you so much for the kind words and support!

@crystalquarry Жыл бұрын

The faceting design used today was created by the talented Andrew Brown and Mark Oros. You can find this design and many more in the book 'Twelve Easy Gemstone Faceting Designs - A guide for the beginner Gemcutter', available for free at: facetingdesigns.com/beginnerbook/ Edit: Very surprised by all the generous support on this video and for this new channel! If you like the art of gem cutting, the process, or just the calming nature of the craft, then you might enjoy the other videos I have to offer on this new and growing channel. Thank you for your interest!

@bobduck1951 Жыл бұрын

WOW. What a beautiful end product.

@BlueSpaceLizard Жыл бұрын

Ok, I'll say it: 'Don't drop it, or you may lose your Apatite' 😀

@crystalquarry Жыл бұрын

Another gem of a pun! 😆

@jenniferfox301 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful result, although I liked the rough stone too. Electric blue, very Paraiba tourmaline. UK 🇬🇧

@crystalquarry Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏💎 I love this color apatite for that very reason, it's nearly just like a paraiba. Thank you for your support!

@richardlasky7894 8 ай бұрын

💖👌 I am loving this demonstration.. You do a Great job.. 💯

@crystalquarry 8 ай бұрын

I am so grateful for your support! Thank you so much 🙏

@skorpian34 Жыл бұрын

I'm a beginner faceter in Canada. 16 stones cut so far. Fun hobby :)

@crystalquarry Жыл бұрын

It is so exciting for new, independent faceters to join the field! This artform branch was close to being lost in the west, but recently there has been a renewed interest. 16 stones is quite an accomplishment! Thank you very much for your support

@Nonononono_Ohno Жыл бұрын

Such an amazing video! This brilliantly cut gem awakens the magpie inside of me. And what a beautiful color it has, I wonder how it would look inside a mount that has the shape and color of a coral sand beach. 01:30 Could you please explain why you removed a part of each of the epoxy glue component blobs? Does it help you get an exact 50:50 ratio?

@crystalquarry Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and for the question! That's a wonderful idea, a beautiful peach would compliment this blue so well! That's exactly it! This epoxy needs to be measured exact, though its plunger doesn't always give an even amount. I've learned this the hard way, when my first faceting project broke off the poorly cured two-part glue and was irrecoverable. Now I'm very careful!

@DuelPorpoise Жыл бұрын

I dunno man, I got a beryl full of puns for emeralds, aqua's and heliodors that you might find faceting.

@crystalquarry Жыл бұрын

Those are some top cut contenders! I may have to potch the title and dig up a new one! ⛏️

@shelbyherring92 Жыл бұрын

Choosing the best sapphire or ruby pun is quite the corundum. (Okay, I hurt myself writing that)

@DuelPorpoise Жыл бұрын

@@crystalquarry feel free, be sure to scream GARNET! after any mistake too!

@canadiangemstones7636 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous stone, beautifully filmed and edited. Can’t wait to see what you cut next!

@crystalquarry Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you stopping by and your mutual appreciation for the craft! Currently working on another project that I hope to get done by the 1st

@waqarghulam3548 Жыл бұрын

God gave you beautiful hands to cut rocks into beautiful gems

@meadmaker4525 Жыл бұрын

I always found the lapidary hobby/profession interesting, but presumed it was too expensive to get involved. Just googling the prices of raw stones, some are pretty affordable. Assuming the machine and supplies are somewhat reasonable, it might be doable after all. How did you get started?

@crystalquarry Жыл бұрын

I do believe there is still a paywall in the market for equipment, which oftentimes is the most expensive part of the craft to simply get started. This can discourage people from learning to cut, themselves, and encourage them to continue to buy hastily cut gems from the large jewelers (though the hard working suppliers have done a great job under the circumstances.) So, even though there are some affordable rough out there, the machine along with its equipment is always the biggest hurdle. I have been extremely fortunate to have support by my local lapidary enthusiasts in order to get started on the craft! If you have any lapidary clubs in your area, I definitely suggest visiting them first to help get a head start on your gem cutting journey!

@wack1305 16 сағат бұрын

What are you looking for when using the paper trick?

@crystalquarry 3 сағат бұрын

@@wack1305 I'm looking for a microscopic shift away from flush. So if the paper pivots to the left or right of the cube, it is slightly off from a perfect 90°, and it is off enough to notice when cutting! If I get a perfect 90° and depth (the paper pivots in the center of the block) then that means I don't have to "cheat" the machine (fine-tune it while already cutting), and that makes for a much less stressful table cut 😁

@wack1305 41 минут бұрын

@@crystalquarry thank you, thats a neat trick