Faceting Gemstones 5 | What Laps are Needed to Facet Gemstones

Steve Moriarty provides an overview of the essential laps used in gem cutting, tailored for various stages of the process, especially when working on large stones like a 744-carat Morganite. He starts with the master lap, necessary for supporting topper laps, which are his preferred choice for cost-effectiveness and versatility. Steve highlights the use of a 360-grit diamond topper for initial cuts on large gems, advising to use the coarsest grit necessary for efficiency while cautioning against the deep scratches it leaves, which complicate polishing. For finer work, he often uses a 600-grit diamond topper, balancing speed with the quality of finish. The 600-grit lightning lap is his go-to for pre-polishing most gems, offering a finish akin to much finer grits and leading directly to polishing for 90% of stones. For particularly hard gems like sapphire, he might opt for a specific 1,200 grit lightning lap to avoid gouging. The bat lap, a harder-than-average tin lap, is used with diamond polish, typically 50,000 grit for a finish satisfactory for most applications outside of competition. For opal, amethyst, and other quartz, Moriarty uses cerium oxide spectral laps. He emphasizes the importance of selecting the right lap for the task at hand to achieve the best possible finish while efficiently progressing through the cutting process. You can see the full details and 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝟮𝟵𝟰𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 on our website here: https://www.moregems.com/collections/... 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲? Read Steve Moriarty's review on the machine he recommends: https://www.moregems.com/pages/cuttin... Ready to get started on your faceting journey with Ultratec? Don't forget to let them know that Steve Moriarty sent you and we'll ship you a piece of rough that should cut a $200 - $300 stone when finished! **In order to qualify for the free piece of rough, when you order, be sure to include a note (there is a section for this when ordering), send them an email, or give them a call stating that you bought the machine on Steve Moriarty's recommendation. After that, email us the proof of purchase and once we confirm your order with them, we'll send you the free piece of rough! 1. Buy Your Machine Here: https://www.ultratec-facet.com/produc... 2. Let them know you bought on Steve Moriarty's Recommendation 3. Email us at [email protected] and show us proof of purchase. 4. We'll Confirm your order with Ultratec and when we receive credit, we'll send you a piece of rough! **This offer is for a limited time only! Details are in the link above. 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼: Flat Aluminum Support (Master Lap): https://www.ultratec-facet.com/produc... Diamond Laps: https://jadecarver.com/product/8-diam... Lightning (Topper) Laps: https://lightninglap.com/products/lig... Batt Lap: https://www.ultratec-facet.com/produc... Dynalap 8" Spectra Laps: https://kingsleynorth.com/dynalap-dis... Cerium Oxide: https://kingsleynorth.com/super-ceriu... 50,000 Diamond Powder: https://kingsleynorth.com/diamond-pow... Watch the Next Video in the Series Here:    • Faceting Gemstones 6 | Cutting the Pavilio...   Skip ahead to see the finished Gemstone here:    • Faceting Gemstones 10 | Finished Gem Morga...   Check out our full playlist of Lapidary Tutorial Videos here:    • Faceting Gemstones: How to Cut & Polish an...   Video Produced and Edited by Michael Moriarty 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗝𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗿𝘆 & 𝗚𝗲𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 https://www.MoreGems.com https://www.TanzaniteJewelryDesigns.com https://www.MineralMike.com https://www.MothersFamilyRings.com Moriarty's Gem Art 126 S Main St. Crown Point, IN 46307 [email protected] Disclosure: Some of the links in this video’s description are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We also feature products from our own family jewelry business. Thank you for supporting our channel and helping us continue to share our passion for gemstones and jewelry. #Lapidary #gemcutting #gemstones