Dop Stone to Mast
30 minutesdop stone to mast with precision, following established lapidary methods and verifying results at each stage.
Field context
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Learn faceting basics from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.
dop stone to mast with precision, following established lapidary methods and verifying results at each stage.
cut main facets with precision, following established lapidary methods and verifying results at each stage.
meet girdle line with precision, following established lapidary methods and verifying results at each stage.
polish facets with precision, following established lapidary methods and verifying results at each stage.
inspect symmetry with precision, following established lapidary methods and verifying results at each stage.
Key benchmarks for faceting basics.
| Grit | Purpose | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Rough grind | Coarse |
| 220 | Shape | Medium |
| 14000 | Polish | Fine |
Keep stone wet while grinding — dry silica dust causes silicosis.
Never skip grit steps — each stage removes scratches from the previous.
Wear safety glasses even when wet grinding — slurry splashes at high speed.