I faceted my first stone around December 15, 2019 with a Graves Mk 1. I entered the 2020 Novice competition (USFG Single Stone Comp) and scored pretty well although it was wee bit shy of receiving the Novice class certificate. I have since cut many more stones and now have a new UT - VL Classic (digital) and have already cut my Novice class stone but haven't submitted it yet in case I find the time to cut a new one that might be even better. Otherwise, I'm satisfied with my current stone and I'm not aware of anything that might cut points. I entered in the first place to learn what it is that I do NOT know. To receive a critique from which I can learn new things to look for or to apply my attention to when cutting accurately (as I always try to do). Regardless of this years competition, I trust I will learn some new things that will be valuable for me to learn at this stage of my faceting. I'm looking forward to it.
I faceted my first stone around December 15, 2019 with a Graves Mk 1. I entered the 2020 Novice competition (USFG Single Stone Comp) and scored pretty well although it was wee bit shy of receiving the Novice class certificate. I have since cut many more stones and now have a new UT - VL Classic (digital) and have already cut my Novice class stone but haven't submitted it yet in case I find the time to cut a new one that might be even better. Otherwise, I'm satisfied with my current stone and I'm not aware of anything that might cut points.
I entered in the first place to learn what it is that I do NOT know. To receive a critique from which I can learn new things to look for or to apply my attention to when cutting accurately (as I always try to do). Regardless of this years competition, I trust I will learn some new things that will be valuable for me to learn at this stage of my faceting. I'm looking forward to it.
Neck pain is real. I love you John so glad you put out some new videos I'd like to hang out with you all day
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