Prerequisite: None
 
You’ll go from learning about lapidary equipment and safety procedures, to taking a slab of rock and turning it into a cabochon ready to bezel set or wire wrap. 
 
Specific topics to be covered:
	
How to bring out the natural designs and beauty of a slab
	
Make straight angles and different styles of domes
	
What Metalsmiths look for in a cabochon
	
Different ways to dop your preformed cabochon
	
How to end up with a water shine
	
When and how to stabilize your slab
	
How to make a doublet using UV resin
	
Making a line item inventory list (template given out during class) 
 
Trim saws and grinding/polishing machines are provided by the studio. 
 
MATERIALS & TOOLS
Bring the following items with you: 
	
Gemstone slabs of your choice (agate or jasper highly recommended while learning)
	
Apron
	
Sharpie markers, thin and ultra-thin
	
Eye protection
	
Pen or pencil and paper for sketches and notes
	
Respirator for stone cutting (3M Multip-Purpose Respirator with P100 filter, or 3M Quick Latch Respirator 6000 Series and P100 cartridges)
	
Ear protection (foam earplugs or banded style are fine)
 
10 Contact Hours  |  Kit fee is included in your tuition ($5 value)