My customer returned this rough opal so I cut it for him

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  • @jasonspurlock7916
    @jasonspurlock7916 4 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    I absolutely adore the artistry that is Justin's skill to cut these stones. Everyone cherish the polished stones and the heirlooms they create/represent but one must never forget behind each stone, each inherited piece there is an ARTIST like Justin bringing these stones/Gems to life! Thank you for sharing your talent and being so selfless. It is a pleasure to watch!

  • @lisae3663
    @lisae3663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +473

    Well, you still have all your fingers. I’m impressed. 🖐🏼

    • @unbearifiedbear1885
      @unbearifiedbear1885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      lol.. watching people freehand on open sawblades always makes my bum twitch!

    • @lisae3663
      @lisae3663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      UnBearified Bear 😳😆

    • @kcanded
      @kcanded 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Exactly. If I had to do that job I'd have stubs for fingers.

    • @unbearifiedbear1885
      @unbearifiedbear1885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kcanded Would you have lost them one by one or all at once?! 😂

    • @jgigna
      @jgigna 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      All fingers and it doesn’t even appear his fingers have gotten buzzed lol! Impressive, and wow nice stone :)

  • @karbear26
    @karbear26 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    In ‘88 my family took a trip to Australia and one of our places we visited was Coober Pedy and visited an opal mine! We got to look through the scrap pile for opals they’re so pretty! They even lowered me into a mine shaft on a little swing! I was in 4th grade at the time was an awesome trip!

    • @roserea3156
      @roserea3156 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My favorite stone. My mother's, mine and my first granddaughters birthstone

    • @Skittenmeow
      @Skittenmeow ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! That would have been around the time of the Australian bicentennial- lots of exciting and special things happening around the country that year!

  • @claudine1220
    @claudine1220 4 ปีที่แล้ว +371

    The owner must feel like a proud parent seeing those beauties form before their eyes :) lucky bugger!

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      He is happy 😊

    • @mynineandi
      @mynineandi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right! Quite magnificent!

    • @davidstrait8873
      @davidstrait8873 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@blackopaldirect think you could cut one for me?

    • @wm4750
      @wm4750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@davidstrait8873 0:49

    • @Hazed64
      @Hazed64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@davidstrait8873 he says right at the start he doesn't cut opal for people and to please not ask him

  • @jerryhung9228
    @jerryhung9228 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have never been into precious or semi precious stones, I have never been into jewelry, but you my man have gotten me into opals. Kudos to your passion and dedication. I am a fan for life now.

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yay mission accomplished 🙏

    • @William.Shakespeare
      @William.Shakespeare 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      being a rocker is awesome , if you find yourself kicking around a pebble beach or similar you might find something fun . check out the native stones related your area , if nothing else you can put them in your garden until you decide to play with them .

  • @Rookie_Rockounding
    @Rookie_Rockounding 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Oh man, my hearts in my throat watching the stone around the ten minute mark. You’re working with treasures dude. Like really really expensive gems! 😳
    So so sooooo much respect mate.

    • @Rookie_Rockounding
      @Rookie_Rockounding 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And then the next one just dude. Seriously a craftsman.

    • @Rookie_Rockounding
      @Rookie_Rockounding 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sorry, more comments but I found myself talking to the phone as I watched at 22:23... “yeah, do it, I reckon you’re good” haha! Man this is intense

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Haha thank you 🙏

    • @jo-anasanto2908
      @jo-anasanto2908 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@blackopaldirect 👍

    • @Datsunut
      @Datsunut 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      True. More stress than I want in my life, but kudos to a master artist.

  • @VirusOfCyrus
    @VirusOfCyrus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Opal is my FAV by far! Its literally got ALL the colors of the world! wow!

  • @PrometheusZandski
    @PrometheusZandski 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You tease. I am on the edge of my seat. Very nice stones. Excellent cutting. I really appreciate you taking the whole parcel and showing each one. It's like a masterclass.

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome and am glad you get value

  • @shirleyshantel32
    @shirleyshantel32 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow this is amazing. I have so much respect for what you do, I was scared the whole time watching it. But utterly fascinated at the same time.

  • @keithrobicheux4749
    @keithrobicheux4749 4 ปีที่แล้ว +343

    With your fingers so close to that wet saw, this seems to be a skill for the steady handed people

    • @imacrazy6872
      @imacrazy6872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That's what she said!

    • @lisae3663
      @lisae3663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ima Crazy 😝 😂

    • @KNBARON
      @KNBARON 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      The wetsaw doesn’t hurt your hands

    • @Its_LumberJack
      @Its_LumberJack 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      It's not the end of the world if you knick yourself on the diamond blade. Just rubs off a bit of skin

    • @jeremyklein953
      @jeremyklein953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@KNBARON ya I think he means the buzz saw. God I puckered up on that

  • @shewho333
    @shewho333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    My mom had a beautiful black opal ring that my dad bought for her, really the only thing I wanted to keep out of her massive jewelry collection, and her sister stole the whole collection when mom was dying. The only opal I have is a mostly colorless one my uncle gave me from Mexico when I was little. It’s special to me.

    • @shewho333
      @shewho333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That did cross my mind! lol

    • @happybee7725
      @happybee7725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Karma will get her.

    • @William.Shakespeare
      @William.Shakespeare 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      check out mexican fire opals!

  • @flpdragonslayersmith8
    @flpdragonslayersmith8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Its amazing what the world creates underneath it all. From gems like this to a lathed piece of wood. Nature is amazing.

  • @virginiamoss7045
    @virginiamoss7045 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    How the heck does he hold onto such small, slick pieces?! Amazing!

    • @avakerry431
      @avakerry431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      With water running! Amazing!!!!

  • @Notellemkrik1776
    @Notellemkrik1776 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Totally amazed, had no idea that this is how stones were maid to perfection. Loved your expertise.

  • @classical3185
    @classical3185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is a great video!
    It makes me feel so lucky to have an opal stone. I've had it for years, its in a teardrop shape and I'd love to have it made into a necklace or ring for my daughter one day.

  • @darrellparkhill
    @darrellparkhill 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There is nothing better than watching a craftsman practice their craft. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Wutzmename
    @Wutzmename 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I'm shocked at how stressful this was to watch mate.

  • @centralpametaldetectorist289
    @centralpametaldetectorist289 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So never have cut a stone in my life and always have been interested in lapidary. With that being said, I usually call your shots ahead of time and get it right at least 95% of the time with the way you handle your stones. I have a perfectionist mentality and I think I’m going to get into this hobby. I’m a Metal Detectorist and find some cool stones out digging. I think I may have found my second calling. Thank you for all your videos. I watch your stuff constantly. You break down everything for somebody interested in getting into this. Much appreciated!

  • @bloodlinesoffire5633
    @bloodlinesoffire5633 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Fair shout, respect to the guys who risk their lives to mine this underground 👍 stay safe

  • @Lynnelim
    @Lynnelim 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a kind and generous gesture of you to cut for someone, and sharing the knowledge and video.
    Its a Beautiful Opal and your video just added value to this precious stone.

  • @hateonskillz318
    @hateonskillz318 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    This is so informative how to cut but also how to evaluate the stone and see what's inside without cutting.

  • @V27RV
    @V27RV ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish we get a video back in the shed where it all began..great beginnings to great admiration..to the world of Opal.
    Thank you J BOD

  • @CarisseH
    @CarisseH 4 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    "I lost it...." To be continued.... Awww no you didn't. I can't handle it, the suspense is just to much... 😱

    • @craiggamache9920
      @craiggamache9920 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Go back one vid........ things will be revealed! Partly!

    • @CarisseH
      @CarisseH 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@craiggamache9920 lol I know right. I did watch it last week. It was a really good video.

    • @beautifinessgal7478
      @beautifinessgal7478 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're killing me!

    • @sharonlewis7638
      @sharonlewis7638 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Donald J ...no I think that’s diamonds. Opals are unicorn variegated pee pee. Pretty sure of that, because they’re more rare and definitely more colorful and brilliant. Jk

  • @RobertHolcombe-w5p
    @RobertHolcombe-w5p 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I enjoyed watching you work with the lager piece. Being more difficult, I learned a lot more about how you understand opal. Very cool Mr Justin!

  • @tomkjr1
    @tomkjr1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The colors exposed from grinding off the sand are incredible!

  • @Dawghome
    @Dawghome 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Feel privelaged to be allowed to watch a master at work!😁👍

  • @aso6437
    @aso6437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Being a retired teacher, I would love to give my wife an Opal it almost a dream for me. However I don't think I can afford an Opal as beautiful as I think they are. I really love watching your channel I find it exciting watching you work.

  • @DonnaMSchmid
    @DonnaMSchmid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Aww, geez... **paces back and forth, waiting for Part 2**

  • @robertanderson9444
    @robertanderson9444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    It's seriously terrifying, to see a thumb THAT close to a spinning saw blade.

    • @michaeltuffin5002
      @michaeltuffin5002 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      For some reason I have an uncle in Tasmania n a cousin in Queensland who lost digits.

    • @livingadamman7994
      @livingadamman7994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not as dangerous as it looks, the main reason is there is essencially no teeth just a fine diamond grit impregnated into the cutting edge, if its a wood saw blade different story it will tear a finger off no worries, but this is you touch will take a tiny bit of skin at worst a an abrasion of the skin. Theres water as lubricant too

    • @Defector82
      @Defector82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Smh. All these these people worried about this man's fingers. Its a wet saw. It won't cut ya..

    • @handlesarefeckinstupid
      @handlesarefeckinstupid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's not a saw. It's a fine abrasive disc. It will do very little to your skin.

    • @William.Shakespeare
      @William.Shakespeare 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@handlesarefeckinstupid as a poor old carpenter , when i am ready to put a final polish on whatever i had been shaping or cutting i have an old belt sander flipped upside down using a belt that has no grit left and is just very thick high velocity cloth . i set the deadman flip it over and polish away .

  • @SprocketWalker
    @SprocketWalker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Talking as you go through the process is really helpful and entertaining! The resulting stones are beautiful. Thank you for the video!

  • @ephjaymusic
    @ephjaymusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's utterly captivating to watch you grinding down with such precision; these little rocks that took millions of years to form, in order to reveal those intense colours and beauty. Incredible video. ❤️

  • @hateonskillz318
    @hateonskillz318 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Justin is legit in what he does and everything he offers us. Recently bought a parcel from him and I must say. Beautiful pieces of opal and couldn't be happier. The biggest stone I have seems to have two color bars and going to cut two beauties, and still have the smaller stones to cut. Money is irrelevant when the journey and gamble is the exciting part. Don't doubt this man or his heart, its in the right place. I'll make a video of my purchased and show you he's trying to help those who want to help themselves. Can't thank him enough with kinds words

  • @BorderKeeper
    @BorderKeeper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was a Jewelcrafter in World of Warcraft and just now I understand why this profession is in the game. Fascinating stuff.

  • @Skittenmeow
    @Skittenmeow ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so glad I found your channel, it is captivating and amazingly soothing. I'm not sure if it's because of the familiar Aussie accent, but obviously you have fans from all around the globe who are also amazed and comforted by your way of talking about your passion

  • @GreggBB
    @GreggBB 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow, that was amazing! I followed along the whole way, and as you made your choices and showed the results of them, I told myself, yep I can see that but have no idea how you did it. LOL It made sense as you were saying things, but you had to say them in order for me to realize it. I don't cut stones, and I think it is a very good thing for both the stones and myself that I don't. But I sure love watching you!!

  • @sandrawhitehouse3998
    @sandrawhitehouse3998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Takes my breath away. So beautiful. I love Opals. You have such talent. ❤️

  • @coreywarriner7308
    @coreywarriner7308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just the way the red shines through and plays with the light, even through the sand, is astoundingly beautiful.

  • @madelynl.5351
    @madelynl.5351 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We’re dangling off the cliff here! I was so totally absorbed in the cutting it was a shock when you abruptly stopped! This is by far one of the very BEST videos you have ever made. So glad there will be a Part 2! Is the owner getting all those gorgeous gems back? Lucky.

  • @kathysmith4261
    @kathysmith4261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can't believe your going to leave us hanging to see how it turns out!! Wow the color your going to grind off is amazing

    • @janisrice246
      @janisrice246 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re

    • @kathysmith4261
      @kathysmith4261 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Janice Rice thank you for the grammer lesson😁

    • @kathysmith4261
      @kathysmith4261 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well poo I spelled your name wrong but it is the proper use of your.

    • @Wutzmename
      @Wutzmename 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm hunting grammar nazis. FOUND ONE PEW PEW JANICE

  • @revoneth6207
    @revoneth6207 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I found your channel from this video. gotta say wish i could sit here all day and watch you cut opal, didnt know this was a thing and i really want to cut my own some day because of these!

  • @williamarmstrong7199
    @williamarmstrong7199 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The skills shown here are off the chart! Justin also swears less than just about every Australian I know. (On Camera, I have no idea off screen) ;)

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Haha thank you. Not all Aussies swear. I do too but only the uneducated swear in public. We have a few of them in the land of OZ lol

    • @blacksorrento4719
      @blacksorrento4719 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh my Goodness the terrible image we present the rest of the world.
      The majority of Australians can string many a sentence together in succession without the use of a profanity.
      Wonderful video by the way. 👍

  • @jennifersalmon9541
    @jennifersalmon9541 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    SO beautiful! Opal is my birthstone and my favorite gem so I love, love, love watching your channel. Thank you for all the informative videos! Have a wonderful weekend.

  • @jamesbarisitz4794
    @jamesbarisitz4794 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    That deeper layer appears thicker and brighter. No guts, no glory! 👍

  • @bobpercy1
    @bobpercy1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Justin, this is your best cutting video I've seen. Pure artistry and a pinch of drama for good measure. I can't wait...

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Bob I appreciate the compliment

  • @saveurital455
    @saveurital455 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My goodness! I started to have a stomach ache from watching the video! It's so risky. One would need years of skill and experience. The result is amazing!!! Thank you for the video!

    • @cathifamjourney469
      @cathifamjourney469 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ikr! Good thing Justin has both of those qualifications. 😊

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @suet.r.4815
    @suet.r.4815 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful stones! -Just beautiful.
    I found this so pleasing and educational to watch. You approached this carefully and slowly and revealed the beauty of the stones very well.

  • @altgirl84
    @altgirl84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    anyone else think it looked good after the intial sand was taken off? man, theres barely anything left of the gem

    • @lynnscott8286
      @lynnscott8286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I liked the little bit of sand on it

    • @Isai314
      @Isai314 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep

    • @MyCleverHandle
      @MyCleverHandle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Kind of like raising kids. The best only shows itself after much abrasion and patience. The beauty is worth the effort.

  • @fessellsahmed2587
    @fessellsahmed2587 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mass respect. I know how kind you were to do that for him.

  • @tamwolf20
    @tamwolf20 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lol wonderful cliff hanger Justin!

  • @xandernoel4592
    @xandernoel4592 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awe!!! I was so engaged in what the outcome would be that I actually felt like my stomach dropped like on a roller-coaster when you ended the video. AWESOME HOOK THOUGH! Well done once again Justin! Thanks for your time and effort! Looking forward to the next video, part 2.

  • @elbarto8282
    @elbarto8282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I've never thought stones could be so interesting. Damn I'm nervous man

  • @emmadonnelly9735
    @emmadonnelly9735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh my god. I am obsessed with this. I need so many more of these videos.

  • @bethpemberton7980
    @bethpemberton7980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have held my breath for so long I'm getting a headache!!

  • @nancycurtis3230
    @nancycurtis3230 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh hell. How dare you "hang up" on us? Lol. I don't know if you know how many of us share every moment. Every emotion. Get nervous for you. We love it. You always say that you won't cut for others, but you have used the opportunity for a REALLY good "thriller" for us. Thanks again, Justin. Love and good health to all, from Dimboola.

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Nancy Haha yes I thought so too. I very happy to have shared this one. it took alot of brain power and figuring out

  • @markholland5767
    @markholland5767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Im definantly interested in what comes out of that stone

  • @drus555
    @drus555 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hiya Justin
    Ran into your channel by accident.
    Have become a huge fan. I didn't know anything about opals. Learning fast. Thanks for educating me

  • @MsWendalina
    @MsWendalina 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    NOOOOOO!! I hate cliffhangers. Hurry, man, hurry!!

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      2 days

    • @MsWendalina
      @MsWendalina 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You’re killin’ me, Justin ;)

    • @grubbyga7601
      @grubbyga7601 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MsWendalina me too. I thought no please i cant wait 2 days.

  • @tonywild6581
    @tonywild6581 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did a great job Justin, who would of thought cutting opals were so stressful. Can't wait to see the next video.

  • @TheBrytstarr
    @TheBrytstarr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The sound of the grinding wheel against stone is making my teeth hurt, but I wear dentures! Go figure..🤔

  • @NUTNUTPRODUCTIONS
    @NUTNUTPRODUCTIONS 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a gentleman you are Justin.
    Very good of you to do that for them. 🙂👍

  • @Emiltism
    @Emiltism 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    “WHEEEEEEW” -Justin’s wheel, 2020

  • @queenmab1999
    @queenmab1999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol I love the music in the beginning lol So dramatic! Love it!! lol You guys are awesome :)

  • @gregboam8474
    @gregboam8474 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Oh if your high school shop teacher could see you now.

  • @johnnys7292
    @johnnys7292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did an excellent job cutting and forming the opal into magnificent stones , it has always been my favorite rock to search for

  • @vinylexperience77
    @vinylexperience77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can't wait two days!

  • @clairefinley6513
    @clairefinley6513 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful job . You have an amazing sense of where the beautiful opal is .

  • @perry714.
    @perry714. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The music is in elite dangerous so calming lol

  • @davidstoner7448
    @davidstoner7448 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Look out people!!! Justin's about to go Rambo on a couple opals. Oh... wait........ cliffhanger!!! Someone's been watching alot of movies in quarantine.🤣 Upload the sequel QUICK!!! Just joking. Can't wait to see the larger opal finished. Thanks again for sharing. Be safe. Much Love from California 💣

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have been watching Netflix too. I'll be back lol

  • @jamest.5001
    @jamest.5001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's what I say, ' "that was the plan all along!" That's why I don't tell anyone what I'm doing, but hey, you can always glue it back together! Haha

  • @monkeyking1214
    @monkeyking1214 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Justin! A cliffhanger?! 😆 im looking forward to seeing the results. Also the opal I bought from you should be here any day now. Looking forward to it. Im saving for a nice rough parcel also.

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha thank you. Yes the shipping has been challenging to get to you on time. I hope its not much longer

  • @idjles
    @idjles 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Can opals be xrayed or MRI'ed to see inside without cutting them?

    • @robinkulaszewicz9952
      @robinkulaszewicz9952 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sure for $200-500.00 you can XRay and for 15,000-$30,000 you can mri whatever you want that isn’t metal. But is it worth it?

  • @paulmoulin-l9w
    @paulmoulin-l9w 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this business and its challenges of choosing the stones, artistic but more importantly well-made decisions based on understanding geoogy, materials behaviour, techniques and, most importantly, the monetary risks one takes in creating these artistic gems! Wow! A new world has opened through your podcasts! Thank you!

  • @brianblackwell2308
    @brianblackwell2308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really want to see those stones outcome, i think you succeeded

  • @grammajo1889
    @grammajo1889 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have had no exposure to the world of opals until now and I am so impressed! It seems that the opal has no value until Justin puts his skill and magic into it. If I ever buy a piece, it will be from him.

  • @makkyd123
    @makkyd123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ahh! a cliffhanger! I always wondered how good cutters deal with close color bars though. is it possible to clamp (for precision) and slit it between the bars? seems like you would want to save both bars rather than grinding one off, if that was possible?

    • @matthewday7565
      @matthewday7565 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not much thickness though, and the cutting wheel also has a thickness that will be lost - and since he explained what a "doublet" is, that would be the only real way to use a thin section

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      if the potch is thick enough yes but in this case???????

    • @makkyd123
      @makkyd123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@blackopaldirect if you used a blade with a very thin kerf I suppose it might be possible, although you would still need some potch on the back of each slice obviously. its hard to tell how thick the potch is from your video. Anyway just trying to follow your logical process - I would be paralyzed with fear at having to make that decision! cudos.

  • @jeffcook9367
    @jeffcook9367 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love watching you work, I learn so much as you talk about what your doing. Thank you

  • @youthought878
    @youthought878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do I risk it, or be happy with what I’ve go- *I’m goin in*

  • @noelhamilton8332
    @noelhamilton8332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was totally imersed in your decision making and then you were gone. Ido hopeyoucome back finish the project, thank you so much noel nz

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes the second half is also on my channel

  • @mr.c2363
    @mr.c2363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OH NO! its a cliffhanger. BTW the heartbeats helped calm mine... I can imagine the internal pressures.

  • @brianburnssailorslife5383
    @brianburnssailorslife5383 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holding us in suspended Justin! Looking forward to part two.

  • @howdarei6761
    @howdarei6761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    a cliffhanger-yes :)

  • @claudiaeichler3292
    @claudiaeichler3292 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful colors. Opals are my favorite stones. Much nicer than diamonds.

  • @mattronimus
    @mattronimus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have never done this. this is the 1st video I've watched on it. but I feel like if you just used a more precise tool like a dremmel you could just get rid of the sand and keep the majority of the rock. although it wouldn't have a geometrical shape to it, But it would save more of the opal.

  • @Madlintelf
    @Madlintelf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, I was on the edge of my seat watching you cut those and looking at the timer on the video I said no not a cliffhanger, but here we are. Amazing work you do there Justin, thanks for the insight and the entertainment. Hope all is well and I can't wait for part II!

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahah sorry William the video would have just gone too long as one video

    • @Madlintelf
      @Madlintelf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@blackopaldirect I hear you, it was a perfect segue for the next one!

  • @NicoleLaurenBlake
    @NicoleLaurenBlake 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn’t expect to be as excited as I was watching this!

  • @sylviawalker7993
    @sylviawalker7993 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG to have the knowledge and the skill you have to cut these beautiful opals they are my favourite stone of all time x

  • @KIRALYW
    @KIRALYW 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow what an awesome reveal that was.
    Love a good colour bar.
    I hope they shout you a beer when they open up that pub called The Colour Bar. 🍺

  • @MsMozzy.
    @MsMozzy. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was so educational. Thank you for sharing.
    Cheers K

  • @PsychoticAmbitions
    @PsychoticAmbitions 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yessss, I love the idea of Part 2 videos! I was drooling the whole time, some amazing color in there! Makes my heart flip knowing the earth did made it.

  • @mfrueh8235
    @mfrueh8235 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are my favorite stones...such beautiful colors...well done👍👍👍

  • @deborahnewell4591
    @deborahnewell4591 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so brave, Justin!

  • @lyanna0330
    @lyanna0330 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you said the color is “decent” my jaw fell to the floor those green shades were SO BEAUTIFUL😍😍😍

  • @Caroline-55-e5x
    @Caroline-55-e5x 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh Justin you are so Gods' gift to opals!
    Love your work! It's sis from California! Lol!
    ♥️🌏♥️🌎♥️🌍♥️
    2020🇺🇸💗

  • @i_am_mcsee
    @i_am_mcsee 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mega suspense now, waiting on part 2. Don't keep us waiting too long - please Justin.

  • @samspetservicesnavan
    @samspetservicesnavan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is really amazing to watch. The beauty of those opals is just mind blowing. I'm looking for a new hobby & have collected interesting stones my whole life. I think this is next level stuff though & may take the rest of my life to even try to reach this level.
    Thank you so much for sharing this captivating video 🤗

  • @williamfarell8237
    @williamfarell8237 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love watching your vids.... I always get a lot out of them.
    You are such a weirdo! I absolutely love it! (Talking about the reactions at the end...) Lol!

  • @futurebleeps
    @futurebleeps 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Came here because of Southern Cross Prospecting. Great video👌🏻 shame you don’t cut often as I really enjoyed watching your skills 👍🏻

  • @davidrehman
    @davidrehman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Might be your best video to date! Looking forward to part 2 :)

  • @DiamondMaker75
    @DiamondMaker75 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seriously though, I can't take my eyes off that gorgeous stone! You make it look so simple

  • @_s_p_a_r_k_e_s_7615
    @_s_p_a_r_k_e_s_7615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found your channel whilst at work, cant take my eyes off the screen!

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha awesome don’t forget to subscribe