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JUNE 8-14, 2025 WILLIAM HOLLAND
LANCE ANDRUS - FACETING
This class is designed for beginners, but the experienced cutter will enjoy the class as well. Students will use my instruction manual and will cut a simple hexagon in clear quartz as their first stone. Instruction will cover basic machine setup and operation, lap selection, stone selection, dopping and the cutting process. Students will learn to read and understand the faceting diagram, and how to apply the instructions to the faceting machine. Students will use the machines provided by the school but may bring their own machine if they choose to. Students may bring their own rough, but nothing harder than 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Students are strongly encouraged to bring an Opti Visor or similar head mounted magnification device. The class fee includes rough for the first stone, a microfiber cloth, a cerium ultralap for polishing, an instruction manual with detailed instructions how to cut the first stone and four additional faceting diagrams. Additional rough is available for purchase.
Lab Fee: $50
Estimated Materials Cost: $0+
Consumable Fee: $21
Prerequisites: None
Bio:
Lance Andrus - Faceting
Lance graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a degree in Geology and a masters in teaching Secondary Earth Science. He has been teaching eighth grade science in Fayetteville, NC since 2002. He and his wife Laura discovered the peace, tranquility, and sense of family that William Holland offers in 2007. They have been members of the family ever since. Lance began faceting using Jeff Graham's instructional book and refined his craft by taking classes from David Corn at William Holland. Lance also enjoys cutting cabochons and opals. Hailing from Idaho, he loves Bruneau and Willow Creek Jaspers, and Spencer Opal.
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