Craftworks

Recently rebuilt, this craftworks has an almost new appearance to it.  New work benches are arranged against the walls, a few new pieces of work lay out on them.  The center of the room is dominated by two forges, almost any size piece of metal could be worked from the heat of these over-sized forges. A small forge resides in a corner, apparently for more delicate operations.  It is apparent from the new mortar that all the forges have been rebuilt from the floor up.  Near each forge are bins for coal and odd pieces of metal.  Above the center forges large vent hoods draw great volumes of air out of the craftworks.  Over and around the Office door are hooks for displaying samples of Smithcraft work, along with objects that may be for sale.  Sorted piles of reclaimed scrap metal lay against the back wall. 

On the perch is TeeSquare.

You see Forge, Glass Furnace, Gemcrafter Scroll, Flamethrower Class, and Debbie's Bed here.

Dralin is here.

Obvious exits:

Smith Office     Reception Hallway

Dralin says, "hello"

Dralin says, "I'm Dralin"

Dralin extends a hand to Moiraine.

Moiraine smiles shaking the hand, "I'm Moria, Miner Sr. Journeywoman."

Dralin twiddles his thumbs waiting for the others.

[Smith] Moiraine wavers, "Last call for Gemcraft lesson."

Nathan skips in hyperly up from the Reception Hall.

Moiraine smiles nodding to the new comer, "I'm Moria," she looks down at her notes, "I'll be teaching a gemcrafting class."

Moiraine nods, "Okay, the first part will be about the Gemstone. Gemstones are the minerals that have outstanding transperency, luster, color, "fire", and freedom from flaws, and are therefore prized for their beauty."

Nathan finds a seat and gives full attention to Moria.

Moiraine looks back down at her notes, "Now onto the Preparation of a Gemstone, A gemstone becomes a gem when it is cut, shaped and polished for use as an ornament."

Moiraine looks to see if there are any questions.

Moiraine says, "The fnal form, depending on the type of stone and the preference of the gemcrafter, will be a facedted stone, a cabochon," she looks back at her notes, "or a carving."

Nathan raises a hand.

Moiraine nods, "Yes?"

Nathan smiles a little "What kind are the most commonly found?"

Dralin rsaises his hand too

Dralin says, "oh oh me me me!"

Dralin sits back down waiting for Nathan's question to be answered

Moiraine looks to the boy, "What do you mean?"

Nathan giggles "Which gem sot(stones) are found the most.

Moiraine smiles, "Well at Blacksands we have many black diamonds."

Dralin says, "and redsands got red diamonds right?"

Moiraine giggles, "No, Redsands has Red sand, glasscrafters like it I hear."

OOC: Nathan says "brb"

Dralin thinks "now ye made me forget'

Moiraine nods, "Could it be what is a cabochon?"

Dralin says, "no, but answer that anyways"

Moiraine nods, "A cabochon is a highly polished, convex-cut, unfaceted gem, we will go into that more."

Moiraine smiles, going on, "Faceted stones are cut so as to bring out the brilliance and sparkle of the gem. The cabochon cut-highly polished, bur rounded or flattened rather then faceted-take advantage of the stones' color and pattern."

Dralin says, "and how do you cut them?"

Moiraine smiles, "Well," she opens her rucksack and pulls out some tools, "I  use these."

Dralin looks at the tools closely

Moiraine says, "Caving is a popular way of working suitable gemstones in larger sizes. including among others rock crystal(quartz), agate, turquoise and jade." she pulls out a small ring, "I have been working on this, is shows carving."

[Smith] Chiarra is smithing again!

[Smith] Moiraine waver for them to join the Gemcraft calls

[Smith] Moiraine: class even

[Smith] Chiarra: where??

[Smith] Chiarra: Now is one?

[Smith] Moiraine: Yes, in the craftworks.

Chiarra walks up from the Reception Hall.

Chiarra dashes into the Craftworks, a mischievious smirk on her face as she knows she'll arrive late, yet again.

Aligore walks up from the Reception Hall.

Moiraine smiles, "Hello all." OOC: If you want I'll @send you the first part of the lesson.

OOC: Chiarra nods and would appreciate that. :)

Moiraine says, "Diamonds have many different cuts and should be left up to a master Gemcrafter,  but if you feel you are to it. Diamonds have 58 cut facets there are normally different people who have expert knowledge in the different ways to cut diamonds.Just the shaping alone would take you turns (years to learn), some shapes are: Brilliant cut-58 facets facets are the side cuts, the cuts that make it sparkle and shine), and round cut. Any style of diamond cutting other than the round or brilliant, or single cuts is called a fancy cut. Important fancy cuts include, marquise, emerald, baguette, heart shape, pear shape, kite, and triangle. Now other gemstones can be cut in rectangles, and numerous other shapes, the best bet is to get a book and look up shapes of gems."

Moiraine smiles, "Now the rest of this can be found on the Gemcrafters Scroll." she points to it, "We all have probably heard of the Four C's: Color, Clarity, Cut, Carat.  These are used to get the value of a stone.  The beauty of a stone is determined by the same C's but in different order: Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat."

Moiraine says, "Color is the body color of the stone. Clarity is the degree of flawlessness. Cut also includes the proportion of the stone. Carat is what the weight of the stone is."

Moiraine says, "When examining a stone for value or beauty, one must keep in mind its faults.  To do so, the stone must be examined under excellent light from many angles.  Some of the common faults found in stones are as follows:"

Moiraine waits to see if she is going to fast.

Dralin says, "not at all"

Chiarra sits patiently, taking in all the information.

Moiraine says, "1) Chipped culet (stone bottom point), 2) Fringed girdle. Small radial cracks penetrating the stone from the girdle. 3) Bearded girdle.   Similar, but can be repaired by repolishing, without much loss in stone weight 4) Girdle too thick. Too much weight will in girdle, so, for its weight, it will be smaller in diameter than another stone of comparable weight."

Moiraine says, "Common cut process: Put pointed end of the diamond (let's say) against a turning wheel that held another diamond, then grind off the point of the diamond, creating a large, flat surface.  This flat-top looks like squarish shape and is called a table top.'"

Moiraine says, "Rose-cut:       Its base is flat and its facets, which are in multiples of six, give it a flower-like appearance like an opening rosebud.' "

Moiraine says, "Cushion Cut: Oval with squarish corners.  Crown is higher than the table facet and much smaller in diameter.  Culet was open' instead of a point."

Moiraine says, "Holder cut:    Higher crown, small table-facet, and an open culet.  Round in shape, crown not as high nor table as small. "

Moiraine says, "Common settings: Bezel: Rim holds the stone and completely  surrounds gem.  Bezels have straight edges, scalloped edges, or can be molded into any shape to accommodate the stone.  The backs can be open or closed.  Can make stone look larger or can even conceal nicks or chips."

Moiraine says, "Collet: Like bezel, but uses gold tubing (very rare and done by highly skilled masters)"

Moiraine says, "Prong:  4 or 6.  Can be pointed, rounded, flat or V shaped. Gypsy: Metal at top of ring (around stone)is much heavier than shank.  The stone is set flush into hole at top. Flat-top: Faceted stone is placed into a hole in the flat top of the metal and then held in place by small chips of metal attached to stone's girdle.  Sometimes metal chips areworked in beads.  Channel: Into channel with no metal separating them. Bar: Like channel.  Circular band.  Stones held by long thin bar instead of prongs shared between two stones. Pave: Numerous small stones.  Like paved with stones. Cluster: One large stone and several small accent stones."

Moiraine smiles, "That is about it."

Craftworks

Recently rebuilt, this craftworks has an almost new appearance to it.  New work benches are arranged against the walls, a few new pieces of work lay out on them.  The center of the room is dominated by two forges, almost any size piece of metal could be worked from the heat of these over-sized forges. A small forge resides in a corner, apparently for more delicate operations.  It is apparent from the new mortar that all the forges have been rebuilt from the floor up.  Near each forge are bins for coal and odd pieces of metal.  Above the center forges large vent hoods draw great volumes of air out of the craftworks.  Over and around the Office door are hooks for displaying samples of Smithcraft work, along with objects that may be for sale.  Sorted piles of reclaimed scrap metal lay against the back wall. 

On the perch is TeeSquare.

You see Forge, Glass Furnace, Gemcrafter Scroll, Flamethrower Class, and Debbie's Bed here.

Nathan, Dralin, Chiarra, and Aligore are here.

Obvious exits:

Smith Office     Reception Hallway

Chiarra sits back in her seat, eyes flared as she is overwhelmed with information. She nods gratefully to her teacher.

Moiraine smiles, "Oh, Master...." she blinks at the Master.

OOC: Aligore says "I said it was well done but you just stepped away when I said it :)"