Gig #3: Faceting Design Diagram


Successful tips, details, and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one is called "Gig #3"

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Quartz (Amethyst, Citrine, Ametrine, Smokey, Rose)

Gig#3 Jeff Graham Facet Design2

Gig#3 Jeff Graham Facet Design1

Gig #3 (BEAD21.JRG)
By Jeff R. Graham
Copyright 2007
Angles for R.I. = 1.54
48 facets
6-fold symmetry
96 index
L/W = 1.155
H/W = 1.712
Vol./W^3 = 0.683

PAVILION

CROWN

 

Addition # 14 - NOTE: A temporary girdle can be cut using the P1 settings. I usually flatten the points or counter sink a small spacer bead to help protect the ends of the faceted bead.

Detailed faceting instructions by Jeff Graham available at The Rock Peddler


Jeff R. Graham

The late Jeff Graham was a prolific faceter, creator of many original faceting designs, and the author of several highly-regarded instructional faceting books such as Gram Faceting Designs.

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