Item Name:
Faceting Machine Kit
SKU:
FACETING MACHINE KIT
Description:
The Faceting Machine Kit is a comprehensive system designed for glass artists who want to achieve professional-quality faceted and polished finishes on their lampworked beads, pendants, and sculptural pieces. The machine features an adjustable faceting arm that allows precise control over the angle and depth of cuts, a flexible light source for optimal visibility during work, and a water drip bucket system to keep the glass cool and prevent thermal shock during the faceting process. The variable speed motor provides control over grinding and polishing speeds, accommodating different glass types and desired surface finishes. This kit includes the Faceting Machine base unit, a 6-inch backing plate, five 6-inch diameter faceting discs in progressive grits of 180, 260, 360, 600, and 1200, a 6-inch Poly-Tex polishing pad for final finishing, and a 2-ounce jar of French Cerium Oxide polishing compound. The progressive grit system allows artists to move from rough shaping through fine polishing in a single workflow.
How it is used:
The Faceting Machine Kit is essential for lampworkers and beadmakers who want to add faceted surfaces and high-polish finishes to their work. After completing a bead or pendant at the torch, artists secure the piece in the faceting arm and begin with the coarsest grit disc to establish facet patterns and remove surface irregularities. As the work progresses, the artist moves through progressively finer grits to refine the facet edges and create smooth transitions. The final polishing stage uses the Poly-Tex pad with the French Cerium Oxide compound to achieve a brilliant, mirror-like finish that enhances the light-catching properties of the glass. This technique is particularly effective for creating jewelry-quality beads, decorative pendants, and sculptural elements where surface finish significantly impacts the final aesthetic.
What's Included:
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Faceting Machine
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6" Backing Plate
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6" Faceting Disc - 180 Grit - Facetron6-180
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6" Faceting Disc - 260 Grit - Facetron6-260
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6" Faceting Disc - 360 Grit -Facetron6-360
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6" Faceting Disc - 600 Grit - Facetron6-600
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6" Faceting Disc - 1200 Grit - Facetron6-1200
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6" Poly-Tex Polishing Pad - Facetron6-Poly-Tex
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2 Oz. Jar of French Cerium Oxide - 15021
