TP GEMTECH ACADEMY

Learn gem cutting from the beginning.

A practical learning pathway for people who want to understand the tools, techniques and precision behind faceting.

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LEARNING PATH

Begin with the fundamentals. Build skill step by step.

LEVEL 01

Gem Cutting Foundations

Understand the workshop, common terminology, gemstone orientation and the purpose of the main tools.

  • Workshop safety
  • Gemstone basics
  • Tools and consumables
  • Cutting process overview
LEVEL 02

Machine & Handpiece Setup

Learn how the cutting system works before attempting a finished stone.

  • Machine components
  • Handpiece setup
  • Angles and indexes
  • Laps and preparation
LEVEL 03

Your First Faceted Stone

Move through the practical sequence from dopping and shaping to accurate facets.

  • Dopping
  • Pre-forming
  • Cutting sequence
  • Meet points and symmetry
LEVEL 04

Pre-polish & Polish

Understand how surface preparation affects the final result and how to identify common finishing issues.

  • Pre-polish
  • Polishing method
  • Inspection
  • Troubleshooting
ADVANCED

Precision & Re-cutting

For cutters ready to improve consistency, diagnose problems and work on more demanding material.

  • Advanced faceting
  • Re-cut planning
  • Problem solving
  • Precision finishing
TRAINING ENQUIRY

Tell us your current experience level.

If you are completely new, that is fine — the pathway starts from the basics.

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