Whirlly Gig #1: Faceting Design Diagram
Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one is called "Whirly Gig #1".
By Jeff R. Graham, updated on
Quartz (Amethyst, Citrine, Ametrine, Smokey, Rose)
Whirlly Gig #1 (BEAD19.JRG)
By Jeff R. Graham
Copyright 2007
Angles for R.I. = 1.54
60 facets
6-fold symmetry
96 index
L/W = 1.155
H/W = 1.908
Vol./W^3 = 0.692
PAVILION
CROWN
Addition # 14 - NOTE: A temporary girdle can be cut using the P1 settings. I generally flatten the points or, better yet, counter sink a small spacer bead half the depth of the bead in on the points to protect the bead when strung.
Detailed faceting instructions by Jeff Graham available at The Rock Peddler
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