How To Facet Gemstones With A Dremel

Firstly set the dremel up with the drills and with the wheel diamond points. In order to set the drill bit make sure the power is off. Use the grit tip to grind the entire surface of the gemstone paying additional attention to the rough edges. It will ensure you will not damage it the motor or the gemstone. Step 3 turn the dremel on and run the grinding stone over the edge of your semi precious stone back and forth applying a light amount of pressure.

It is not advisable to hold the gemstone in your hand. For better results keep the tool at a flat angle to the gem. After removing the diamond bit attach the lowest grit you can onto the dremel and turn it on. Step 4 carve your design into the gemstone by dragging the tip drawing over the marker design without stopping for too long in any one spot. At an angle of 45 degrees make straight and detailed cuts.

The speed of your dremel is set at moderate so that you may not damage the bit the gemstone or the motor. Place your semi precious stone either in a hand held spring clamp or a table mounted vise with the portion of the stone you want to shape sticking out. Grind the gem slowly but firmly using the finer bits. Continue to grind and sand your stones both with dremel attachment as well as wetdry sandpaper. Onto a vise or clamp secure the gemstone.

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Then hold the dremel so you can reach the hole at the bottom. Secure the gemstone onto a vise or clamp. Then hold the dremel so you can reach the hole at the bottom. Turn on the dremel tool. The speed of your dremel is set at moderate so that you may not damage the bit the gemstone or the motor.

Secure the gemstone onto a vise or clamp. It is not advisable to hold the gemstone in your hand. Firstly set the dremel up with the drills and with the wheel diamond points.