https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwM1dOsWsoo
Warm Up - Watch the video to prepare for Mr. Sanchez's visit. Read the following Vocabulary.
Vocabulary -
Lapidary Combination Machine - A unit that combines the versatilty of a trim saw and a sanding/polishing drums in one unit
Lapidary - (lapidarist, Latin: lapidarius) is an artist or artisan who forms stone, minerals, or gemstones into decorative items such as cabochons, engraved gems, including cameos, and faceted designs.[1][2] The primary techniques employed are cutting, grinding, and polishing.[2][3] Carving is an important, but specialised technique.
What is Cabochon Cut Stone?
Cabochon is a type of cut or shape of a where in gemstone will have a convex top with flat bottom. Typically cabochon cut is applied to opaque gemstones and has one flat surface. It could be round or oval shaped.
What is Faceted Cut Stone?
Faceted is a type of cut for gemstones where gemstones have multiple flat surfaces called 'Facets'. This type of cut also has a larger flat surface on top which is called 'Table'. Typically faceted stones have 58 Facets, but it could be more or less. The purpose of having multiple facets is to reflect most of the light falling on it from different angles to give it, it's brilliance. Faceted cut is mostly applied to transparent gemstones.
Agenda -
- Work in groups of two or three to come up with 5 questions regarding the art of lapidary for Mr. Sanchez
- Continue to work out your EARTH, AIR, FIRE, & WATER Stone Set Pendant plans.
- Pick up a few magazines to help with idea making.
- Use the handout to come up with 10 design ideas.
- Include repetition in your designs.
- Use techniques taught in class.
- Wire design, saw pierce design
- ON THURSDAY
- Watch Mr. Sanchez's talk
- Bring $5.00 - $10.00 to purchase stones if you would like. (I have glass cabochons if your decide not to).
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