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Choose the path that matches what is on your bench. Start with the broader craft, narrow into a specific process, or jump directly to guidance for an Aetherium tool you already own.

Lapidary Foundations

Begin with the larger craft. Learn how stone becomes cabochons, faceted gems, carvings, polished forms, and practical workshop projects.

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Cabbing Guides

Explore stone selection, shaping, dopping, grit progression, scratch removal, polishing, and the habits that make cabochon work more predictable.

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Faceting Guides

Learn the vocabulary, machine controls, rough selection, dopping, transfer, and precision relationships behind a finished faceted gemstone.

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CNC & Digital Fabrication

Understand CNC machine types, CAD, CAM, workholding, tooling, setup, and the path from a digital idea to a physical part.

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Product Guides

Find setup guidance, workshop workflows, design reasoning, and behind-the-build stories for Aetherium tools and systems.

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