Gemstone Cutting & Polishing
Turn rough stones into sparkling gems! These tutorials teach you how to cut, shape, and polish gemstones — from simple hand polishing to professional faceting. Use our rough specimens and cut stones to practice.
Cutting & Shaping
Lapidary 101 — how to make a cabochon, step-by-step beginner walkthrough
Make the perfect cabochon — in-depth tutorial from a professional lapidary instructor
How to make a cabochon — complete start-to-finish tutorial
Gemstone polishing — a beginner's guide to a high shine
How to cut & polish gemstones — classic introductory lesson
Cutting and polishing a gemstone cabochon — hands-on tutorial
Getting started with gemstone faceting — gear, books and supplies
Gem cutting for beginners — first steps into cutting stones
Rock Tumbling
Rock tumbling 101 — beginner's guide from rough rock to polished stone
Rock tumbling 101 — polish rocks with any rotary tumbler
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