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Thank you for your feedback. I am confident this process is transferable to other gemstones, shell, wood, etc. The only difference maybe the use of different abrasive papers or cloth.

Thank you for your feedback. I think there is still limited mining in Mintabie. All the miners I knew from there have move to Coober Pedy. There are a few other pieces I have done and shown on our CZcams channel and they all turn out well.

Thank you for your feedback. Green and blue, two of my favourite colours. 🙂

There were 2 different thicknesses 0.005" and 0.004". Thanks for watching.

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Boulder opal can be tricky, even when you have experience on your side as no two pieces are the same. Some times its a case of taking it easy and going gently and other times the quick tap of a hammer does not go astray. This could be a serious learning curve for you. I am sure it will have a positive outcome either way.

Thanks for watching. The sections with light colour are soft. The darker lines are harder.

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I encourage the use of a similar hardness for backing. I have seen opal lift off jade over time.

Or is it just colored epoxy that works against us?

Thanks for your question. The clarity of the the epoxy is important for gluing on of the cap. The base is not so important as long as it is a quality one and I would recommend a 24 hour curing epoxy.

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@@diverseopalproducts Let's say I want to order one of these, is there anyway that you can make ones that are a bit larger? I mean, I would love to have both options, of course, the way you cut them determines if that's feasible or not. Much appreciated.

@@diverseopalproducts Also I couldn't find anything on your online store, can you please link me or is there anywhere else I can look? Thanks again.

@@EpicsodeOne Thanks for the follow up. Unfortunately, I am not able to supply any sanding discs larger than 19mm. If you follow the link you will find all items related to the kit. www.ebay.com.au/itm/144527331611

@@diverseopalproducts got it, will go ahead and buy like three of these pakes but do you not have anymore rough for sale? I couldn't find any on your Ebay page.

Hello Ed, thanks for your feedback and comments. I have considered a similar way of attaching the disc.

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Thank you for your feedback. I can understand your concern but I believe if you are using a quality silicon carbide abrasive and change when it becomes worn, you may avoid damaging the opal.

@@diverseopalproducts well it's definitely worth a Crack, thanks for the reply 👍

Thanks for your feedback and comments. Yes, its a great way of making use of that thin seam material that has great colour. It's possible to make use of all opal, we just need to be creative.

Thanks for your question. You can find the link for the blanks under the video, in the description.

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i have some

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I guess that's a possibility. My first time cutting this material. So, it was educational for me.

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Hello John, thanks for your feedback and question. I will assume the cap is either glass or quartz. Without machinery it's going to be a hard process. If the cap is quartz, its going to be a very hard process. It is possible to do it by hand on wet and dry paper, keeping in mind the paper needs to be good quality going and as fine a grade as possible, using it wet. Maybe a #5000 grit. Then polish on cerium oxide. If the colour of triplet is not "A" or Gem it may not be worth all the effort you will need to put in. Hope you have success.

Thank you for the reply Robert, I would like to send you some photos just to make sure this is right but it is not allowing me.@@diverseopalproducts

@@johnmartorana3295 Just as a follow up, it will be best to dop your triplet onto a piece of dowel or nail head with a 5 minute epoxy which can be taken off in hot water after. In this way you will have better control of the triplet.

Thanks for your question. Yes, its a good idea to dop small stones and secure the dop to work around the stone. We do that from time to time.

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Thanks for your question can you make your request through contact@diverseopals.com.au

Thank you for your feedback. Not as big as I would like but they turned out ok.

Yes, Mintabie opal can be a bit like that at times.

I am aware of one machine in Adelaide. Apparently used once or twice. Described by the owner as new.

Would it please be possible to get the details for it. Thanks

@@alisonrmundyCan you please make your request through contact@diverseopals.com.au

Hi Robert I have emailed you Thanks

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@@diverseopalproducts welcome Robert, I'm glad you put out quality videos the opal hobby is shared enough, good on ya mate.

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Thanks for your feedback. There are many ways to achieve a good finish on opal. I am sure these fine grits would make that possible.