This book contains a collection of the author’s finest faceting designs, taking several years to complete. It provides more than 50 optimized patterns in a range of shapes and introduces a new solid design concept known as ‘fusion’. The ‘fusion’ concept is an adaptable, high performing design principle that empowers the faceter to achieve well balanced, strong performing cuts. It is termed ‘fusion’ as it balances odd symmetry with even symmetry, to create a true ‘fusion’ between performance and design.The author believes that by considering gem faceting designing an art form, new ground can be explored, and accounts for some of the more bespoke designs contained within the publication.Overall, the author has been mindful to include designs that will appeal to and benefit most faceters, including: • 50 designs for the commonly used 96 index• A selection of designs for the 72, 84, and 120 indexes• Optimized angles to work in materials with refractive indices over a wide range• Frosted designs like the butterfly on the cover and 7 pointed stars• 16 Round designs not including frosted designs• 7 Square designs including square cushions• 4 Trillion and 2 heart designs• 10 Oval and 3 pear designs• 6 Rectangular designs including rectangular cushions • 3 Hexagons and other designs with assorted shapes
✔ Author(s): Andrew Ian Brown
✔ Title: A collection of my best Gemstone Faceting Designs Volume 1
✔ Rating : 4.8 out of 5 base on (45 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1072755270
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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