Cut Your Own Cabochon

Cut Your Own Gemstone: Beginner Cabochon Workshop

Discover the art of lapidary as you transform rough stone into smooth, polished cabochons. In this beginner workshop, students will learn how to cut, shape, sand, and polish their own gemstones using trim saws and professional cabbing machines. We’ll cover each stage of the process including trimming rough stone, shaping the dome, sanding through progressively finer grits, and polishing to a finished shine. All stones are provided by the studio, and each student will leave with three cut and polished cabochons ready to be turned into jewelry. No experience necessary.

Instructor: Hattie Weselyk