How to make a Blue Opal Ceramic ring (In Depth DIY tutorial)

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In this DIY ring tutorial, Patrick and Dave will guide you step-by-step on how to make a black ceramic opal ring. This tutorial is perfect for all skill levels. Learn the techniques, tips, and tricks to create your own stunning opal ring. We use some of our most popular materials in this design. You can choose your own colors and design your own opal ring kit here: patrickadairsu...
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[@UnlikelyVentures]

Got the shipping notification for my sub box this morning. I'm excited to give this a try!

[@TheOriginalFreak]

Great video, thank you for taking time to make it for us.
I do have a question/recommendation:
Have you tried using emery cloth (plumber's sanding paper in long, 1" - 1/2" wide strips) to sand?
The dremel has a very coarse grit and very narrow strip that contacts the ring.
With the emery cloth, you can manipulate not only the pressure applied to the ring, but you can also control how much surface area is covered by the cloth (giving a little slack allows the cloth to partially wrap around the ring increasing the surface contact area by 10-20x that of the dremel).
This combination of pressure control and variable surface area contact options, it allows for both quick material removal and precise shaping and pre-polishing without changing sanding media.
God bless.

[@TheRealKirkHammett]

I don't understand why you would use a Dremel tool with a sanding sleeve. Why not use a carbide chisel? Would be done alot faster and it would be alot straighter and easier.

[@andreasvergara197]

Is there any way to do this without 700$ equipment

[@SamFBM]

yeah grab a file

[@traenash2703]

What solution are you applying when you are sanding? Love the work you do, Great Videos!

[@stevejones9435]

I imagine it's water, however, I was wondering the same thing.

[@leonardgaffron519]

What kind of Polishing wheels do you use? Great tutorial,Great ring! Might have to get some Opal ;)

[@chriswolf622]

Patrick I have a handmade ring from iron bolts of big truck and I want make inside thinner (I was hand sanding more than I was need) what I must do ?

[@alexm9694]

Love the rings. Unfortunately I couldn’t afford to stay subscribed to the box. Can you name the super glue you use or put it on the website. Also I would love to buy some opal to as it’s my birth stone so can’t wait for that to be on the site. Many thanks Alex.

[@nsscooters]

Alex M go to theopaldealer.com that’s where he got his opal.

[@appleman1459]

I wish I had the tools to make this :(

[@CaptainZuul]

You dont really need many tools at all. I made similar rings using a drill as my lathe and a cheap dremel for like 20 dollars. And my rings turn out pretty mich as good as theirs.

[@TheOriginalFreak]

Great video, thank you for taking time to make it for us.
I do have a question/recommendation:
Have you tried using emery cloth (plumber's sanding paper in long, 1" - 1/2" wide strips) to sand?
The dremel has a very coarse grit and very narrow strip that contacts the ring.
With the emery cloth, you can manipulate not only the pressure applied to the ring, but you can also control how much surface area is covered by the cloth (giving a little slack allows the cloth to partially wrap around the ring increasing the surface contact area by 10-20x that of the dremel).
This combination of pressure control and variable surface area contact options, it allows for both quick material removal and precise shaping and pre-polishing without changing sanding media.
God bless.

[@Paul_6400]

Hi, I am very interested in trying this. I have a couple questions about this. Have you tried this yourself? Could you link me to the exact product you use so I could buy some to try out myself please?