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  • čas přidán 20. 02. 2021
  • Welcome to Black Opal Direct,
    What's better than one opal? A cluster of gems! Let's use the dremel today as I show you how to unearth opal being held hostage by sandstone.
    Read more on the blog: blackopaldirect.com/blog/gem-...
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    Thanks for watching :)
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Komentáře • 889

  • @angelyquep
    @angelyquep Před 2 lety +15

    Anyone else’s serotonin increase every time he says nobby? 😂 just me? Ok.

  • @officialrubix63940
    @officialrubix63940 Před rokem +14

    4 minutes into the video, and I got a great idea. I have garnet pieces from a year ago, and there's 1 beautiful gem that I've wanted to get out but couldn't. I've tried a few things, but never thought to use a dremel. I'm definitely going to order one and see if that will work
    Update: I have a Dremel, works great!!!

  • @David-gn6ds
    @David-gn6ds Před 3 lety +35

    Justin, you are in many ways like Bob Ross. I liked watching him, and I like watching you. Both artists, just in a different medium. You rock. G'day mate.

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  Před 3 lety +9

      Thank you a nice compliment that man was an art god

  • @bobbimorris1819
    @bobbimorris1819 Před 3 lety +113

    I never tire of watching you bring out those gorgeous opals.

  • @tdstellar5218
    @tdstellar5218 Před 25 dny

    You are quite the entertainer 😂 as well as a master gemologist.
    Thank you for the big smiles and some stress you give me!!
    Seeing what the miners go through, and then see how you take a rock with color and make beautiful pieces.
    Such a remarkable process for this beautiful gem!
    Opals ROCK!😂😂😂

  • @tkondaks
    @tkondaks Před 3 lety +86

    It never ceases to amaze me how Justin can liberate beautiful gems out of what appears to my untrained eye as a lump of rock. Endlessly fascinating!

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  Před 3 lety +3

      Kind words Tony

    • @pennyoflaherty1345
      @pennyoflaherty1345 Před rokem

      Others say “ He’s Just in Time “- We believe He’s Spot-On

    • @kim.7010
      @kim.7010 Před rokem

      @@blackopaldirect you just be happy to take a screenshot of the opals! And then you make them into photographs and you just look at photos

    • @karenthompson5616
      @karenthompson5616 Před rokem

      Justin, you ROCK!!

  • @raydavies2545
    @raydavies2545 Před 3 lety +5

    It just goes to show you can never judge how good an opal is in the rough. Loved every minute of you peeling the sandstone away from the nobbles.

  • @nancypiros9133
    @nancypiros9133 Před rokem +2

    Amazing outcome Justin! I have never seen you dig out nobies out of such a big piece of dirt!

  • @douglaschaffin3782
    @douglaschaffin3782 Před 2 lety +13

    Every time you rub a stone that won’t make a decent gem, I always think about what could be made from it. One idea that keeps popping into my head is making them into ball shapes that look like planets or scene stones. With all the colors there, including the sand, they would make beautiful stones for earthy looking jewelry.

    • @adasanders7021
      @adasanders7021 Před rokem +3

      I think you should use the odd shaped knobbie that won't make a good gem but it would make a nice natural pendant

    • @bryanduchane2371
      @bryanduchane2371 Před rokem +1

      Would really like to see the opals you cut mounted in jewelry and what the price ended up being of the complete jewelry....

  • @vladm9384
    @vladm9384 Před 3 lety +16

    The knobbies were magical. So pretty.

  • @duckmama
    @duckmama Před 3 lety +29

    Came for the opal. Stayed for the impersonations 😂

  • @tymeryder7264
    @tymeryder7264 Před 3 lety +18

    How very interesting. Opals are the best. Appreciate your goofball humor, the world needs more in these times.
    Thanks for your great content.

  • @moisesmontecillo7570
    @moisesmontecillo7570 Před 3 lety +8

    Dont listen to em justin you've been doing this your whole life. You are definetly the expert so I could and would never challenge your judgment

  • @annakeye
    @annakeye Před 3 lety +12

    I have to say that your videography is absolutely fantastic. Keep up the good work you guys.

  • @danrogers9945
    @danrogers9945 Před rokem +4

    That was truly amazing watching those colors come out!absolutely beautiful stones!

  • @kevinmcmunn3721
    @kevinmcmunn3721 Před 3 lety +23

    I completely forget about COVID or any other problem for that matter, when I watch opals emerge 😌

  • @evanalian
    @evanalian Před 3 lety +2

    I think the big sand spotted one is lovely. I like the cloudy effect of the sand against the colors of the opal.

  • @StephanieLondon
    @StephanieLondon Před 3 lety +13

    i love how deep the blues were in those knobbies

  • @winklepicking3202
    @winklepicking3202 Před 3 lety +3

    That Crystal Opal is spectacular! I purchased the Crystal Opal that you cut in your ASMR video the other week, literally can’t wait for it to come, I’m not sure wether to have it set in a ring or pendant, choices choices! Fab work Justin!

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  Před 3 lety +1

      Yay I just saw that in the shipping pile. Thank you and let me know when you get it :-)

    • @winklepicking3202
      @winklepicking3202 Před 3 lety

      Black Opal Direct will do! ☺️

  • @Mob-xm6uv
    @Mob-xm6uv Před 3 lety +1

    This is definitely my favorite cannel on CZcams! I could watch for days without getting bored. Thanks a lot 🙏

  • @rica93
    @rica93 Před 3 lety +67

    This Lil Peep beat on the intro, wonderful!

  • @chrisblue4787
    @chrisblue4787 Před 3 lety +1

    Love watching Justin work his magic. Awesome video today!!

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  Před 3 lety

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @chrisblue4787
      @chrisblue4787 Před 3 lety

      @@blackopaldirect I can’t get enough of watching...I am totally hooked. I used to hunt opals here in Canada when I was a young man . Nothing like Australian opal though..... wow!! Incredible stones

  • @coryboatz4434
    @coryboatz4434 Před 3 lety +5

    Not bad little gems its cool seeing them in the sandstone

  • @Nick-xb5jz
    @Nick-xb5jz Před 3 lety +1

    Your Videos have this soothing, calming and relieving style for me - I Love watching them, they take me away from all my problems and negative thoughts :)

  • @1COMIXMAN
    @1COMIXMAN Před 3 lety +27

    After all the years of me being a rock hound and finding my first geod filled with what looked like chocolate chips in a big white rock which turned out to be dark garnet, my first amethyst and tourmaline being found in california, to me working with gems in my later years it never stops to amaze me of the colors mother earth and natural science gives us to find like a scavenger hunt. Hit or miss its all still a miracle. I still say you should bust up the ones you cant use as full stones for inlay or to put in little vile pendants or hour glass. Ohhh that would look nice, an opal hour glass.

    • @MrsOx-jz9fg
      @MrsOx-jz9fg Před 3 lety +2

      Omg can you imagine an opal hour glass. That would be absolutely stunning and something I'd definitely buy!!

    • @1COMIXMAN
      @1COMIXMAN Před 3 lety +1

      @@MrsOx-jz9fg especially some of the opal Justin buys. Even if he can't make a stone the colors are usually still nice

    • @MrsOx-jz9fg
      @MrsOx-jz9fg Před 3 lety

      @@1COMIXMAN very much so!!!

    • @carolgreathouse7898
      @carolgreathouse7898 Před 3 lety +1

      I want to see an opal hour glass too.

    • @crusadingtemplar
      @crusadingtemplar Před 2 lety

      He needs to do the opal dust sand timers...100%

  • @mtnvalley9298
    @mtnvalley9298 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for posting your work Justin. I am fascinated every time.

  • @lorenrobertson8039
    @lorenrobertson8039 Před 3 lety +1

    Oh what a beautiful crystal opal! How fun it's been to watch you take a large rock with all the knobblies in it and just look at the treasures you uncover. You are so blessed to be able to have such a great life. Thank you for sharing it with us! That first little crystal with the circular patterns in it would fascinate me forever...it so speaks to me.

  • @dennymccue1214
    @dennymccue1214 Před 3 lety +1

    This is so meditative! I appreciate your art and LOVE opals!

  • @christineg8151
    @christineg8151 Před 3 lety +1

    This brings back memories! When I was in high school, my father brought me some opal rough from Honduras. It was mostly potch, but I spent hours digging out the little knobbies from the matrix, mostly using a dremel! This video makes me wish I still had access to lapidary equipment.

  • @morganh9200
    @morganh9200 Před 3 lety

    Really fun! As always! Love what yiu do & the way yiu do it... giggles n all!💜

  • @didisinclair3605
    @didisinclair3605 Před 3 lety +3

    As always, absolutely loved your video. I'll never cut opal, but I love to watch your work, and you are such a good teacher. (and funny and adorable, as well!!!!)

  • @nahtanha
    @nahtanha Před 3 lety +1

    Those two crystals are more or less exactly the kind of opal I hope to buy once I have the money! Fascinating to see a clump like that dissected, thanks for humouring us all and using the dremel ;D

  • @witchapparatus
    @witchapparatus Před 3 lety +1

    My favorite gemstone! (Right next to fire agate and ammolite.) It's awesome to see the artistry that goes into cutting these gems. It seems like such a peaceful profession.

  • @XJapa1n09
    @XJapa1n09 Před 3 lety +4

    Doing diverse stuff like this is why your channel will continue to grow! Excellent video!

  • @anthonyarashnia1934
    @anthonyarashnia1934 Před 3 lety +1

    Man I'll tell you what. I never get tired of watching you. you're so phenomenally good at what you do. Keep up the great work.

  • @melissalogan1038
    @melissalogan1038 Před 3 lety +1

    Love seeing them through to the end. Thanks Justin

  • @BennilocoLoves
    @BennilocoLoves Před 3 lety

    Im never ever ever disappointed when I stop in to watch you uncover a beautiful opal.. in this case, 3!! Cheers from the high desert..

  • @Engbob123
    @Engbob123 Před 3 lety +1

    Truly stunning, I would never have expected something as nice from the rough stone.

  • @seanhampson4126
    @seanhampson4126 Před 3 lety +8

    Beautiful work, and very informative! Love watching/hearing you explain the thought process you go through making decisions.

  • @mr.moomooman5400
    @mr.moomooman5400 Před 3 lety

    That was the best intro I’ve seen from him yet 😂been watching him for a bit now and too see the progression of his intros is the best

  • @jameswelch1054
    @jameswelch1054 Před 2 lety

    I really enjoyed that show. It was fun to see something so different. It was an added surprise to see what you would get out of that big clump.

  • @lindarandles2106
    @lindarandles2106 Před rokem

    What a beautiful craft !! Jam packed full of surprises!

  • @christieread9506
    @christieread9506 Před 3 lety

    Really enjoyed this one Justin, I love watching your videos, your such a positive person xx

  • @dorout1
    @dorout1 Před 3 lety +5

    I never really cared for rocks/minerals/gems/etc until I found this channel. You really bring excitement to your videos. Keep up the good work Mr. Sin. ;)

  • @Im0utlaw
    @Im0utlaw Před 3 lety +40

    LOL Omg Johnny Sins. I'm dying

    • @MeLikeGuns
      @MeLikeGuns Před 3 lety +11

      Bald guy penetrates curvy ebony opal with his wet dremel

    • @R1Willem
      @R1Willem Před 3 lety +1

      Johnny Sins from Wish

  • @catlogic8722
    @catlogic8722 Před 3 lety +2

    I really love the first stone! Even though I usually like the darker ones better, this one was very unique and pretty! Love your work - greetings from Germany!

  • @samspetservicesnavan
    @samspetservicesnavan Před 3 lety

    Man, watching your videos does something to my soul 🙏💕
    This is breath taking & captivating

  • @Saavvvv
    @Saavvvv Před 3 lety +3

    Justin, thanks for your videos. I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and I'm totally hooked. I feel like I've learnt a lot about opals in this short space of time and I hope you keep the brilliant video's coming!

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  Před 3 lety

      Welcome aboard! and dont forget to subscribe ❤️🙏

  • @tonywild1963
    @tonywild1963 Před 3 lety

    Those were beautiful opals you cut Justin, and such lovely colours. Good idea to use a Dremel to release the gems. That worked out well.
    Thank you and have a good week

  • @catherinenelson4162
    @catherinenelson4162 Před 3 lety

    I love watching you and learning about how you do this!

  • @abeeslife1688
    @abeeslife1688 Před 3 lety +4

    God bless you Justin! Love you so much , you are a precious soul.

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  Před 3 lety

      Thank you

    • @zannaheighton179
      @zannaheighton179 Před 3 lety

      And to add that there’s a generous soul inside that cheerful exterior. Bless you for sharing your passion.

  • @shawnagunther7762
    @shawnagunther7762 Před rokem

    I love the music that is with this video. Your videos go great with a bowl of cereal great way to start the day 😊

  • @georgeberg2106
    @georgeberg2106 Před 3 lety

    What an amazing profession/passion you have. Creating the fantastic from the ordinary.

  • @annamcknight9153
    @annamcknight9153 Před 3 lety

    Glad I found you! You're funny and informative and I love seeing what is revealed. I love opals and have been catching up on your videos. What fun!

  • @lornaalexander2524
    @lornaalexander2524 Před 3 lety

    Opals are so beautiful, mother nature, and the skill of the person polishing the stones, never fails to impress x

  • @cultraclub
    @cultraclub Před 3 lety

    I didnt know I had a love for Opal til now. 10 videos deep from this channel! I dont think I can stop lol.

  • @anomie6788
    @anomie6788 Před 3 lety

    Didn't know anything about opals before except they existed. Could take it or leave it, but after watching your channel I have acquired a affinity for these stones, they are quite beautiful.

  • @evil1knight
    @evil1knight Před 3 lety

    Love watching the process of the revealing the stone! So satisifiing!

  • @janicedyck9212
    @janicedyck9212 Před 3 lety +2

    This is really exciting! Looking forward to see how this goes

  • @jerrylebreux934
    @jerrylebreux934 Před 3 lety

    Very beautiful work justin. You sir have gifted hands. I love those stones.

  • @mimimitch327
    @mimimitch327 Před 3 lety

    Awesome as always! Thanks for posting!!!

  • @alphauniformsierraaustrali5302

    That's one big cluster, can't wait to see what you do with it!

  • @alistairmills7608
    @alistairmills7608 Před rokem +1

    13.47 sec WOW. The colours of the green and blue remind me of the marble spinning through space that we all live on. 🌍 🌎

  • @kengilmore4384
    @kengilmore4384 Před 3 lety

    Justin I've been watching for a time now and finally subscribed. Its just so spectacular!

  • @billyyank5807
    @billyyank5807 Před 18 dny

    14:38 that little stone is beautiful. I like how it's almost see through!

  • @silverback5033
    @silverback5033 Před 3 lety

    Another good video Justin, it was interesting to see how the Dremmel can be used. Keep Safe and Keep Rockin.

  • @edwinmunyan1946
    @edwinmunyan1946 Před 3 lety

    Very nicely done, I love the colors in them. Ashame the other didn't work out. I always learn something. Thanks justin

  • @ricardochique4062
    @ricardochique4062 Před 3 lety +1

    Intriguing and fascinating to watch you in action, I never get bored watching 👀!!!! Awesome work!

  • @bennymartin5374
    @bennymartin5374 Před 3 lety +1

    Just found your channel but you got a great personality and find ypur content to be soothing really enjoy it

  • @renaissancewm2000
    @renaissancewm2000 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful. Exquisite.
    A pleasure to watch a master at your craft.
    And so many spiritual analogies...

  • @spiderstew1
    @spiderstew1 Před 3 lety

    So enjoy your videos...instructional and entertaining. Clearly you are a man who enjoys his work. Bravo!

  • @sandyposey8074
    @sandyposey8074 Před 3 lety

    Always enjoy! love the colors!

  • @donnahalden1122
    @donnahalden1122 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for sharing it's amazing to watch I love watching your videos 🌈

  • @MCC4RTHY1
    @MCC4RTHY1 Před 3 lety

    Some beautiful crystals.
    Thanks for the
    Vid

  • @juleseyg
    @juleseyg Před 3 lety +3

    That last opal was gorgeous 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @larryhoskins5524
    @larryhoskins5524 Před 3 lety

    Fascinating and very entertaining.Thanks for sharing your talent and the beautiful stones.Can't wait to get back to the ridge,we love the place.Cheers.

  • @tonyb.9703
    @tonyb.9703 Před 3 lety

    I really enjoyed your videos ! I learned quite a bit thanks for sharing your skills with me. Stay safe and God Bless You !

  • @campingwithhomer7371
    @campingwithhomer7371 Před 3 lety +1

    25 min of pure pleasure to watch!

  • @koalaman9585
    @koalaman9585 Před 3 lety +13

    "Johnny sins of wish" 🤣 I died laughing. Your more like Johnny sins 2.0 brother.

  • @beth-rg8bm
    @beth-rg8bm Před 3 lety

    WOW... I'm always amazed at the beauty of opals!

  • @dennisjamieson3328
    @dennisjamieson3328 Před 3 lety

    Justin I love watching what you are doing. Plus the fact I have one black opal set in a gold frame on a stick pin. Inherited from my father in law plus another one with nice colours in it. 😃

  • @emmabelle6413
    @emmabelle6413 Před 3 lety

    Awesome stones. Great work Justin.

  • @jessicahart2115
    @jessicahart2115 Před rokem

    So Amazing the Work you put into this...

  • @rohantherockwiththerocketh7871

    Great video again mate, thank you very much!

  • @uality
    @uality Před 3 lety +1

    Watching you gives me more of an idea of "how to" but having only been exposed to polishing other stones, I was afraid to get into opal, because if you ground too deep, could loose the color and I didn't want to go there because of the lack of experience I had. I enjoyed watching you.

  • @nobullziggster4070
    @nobullziggster4070 Před 3 lety

    I love your sense of humor. You spend a lot of time alone i see loll

  • @vetham100
    @vetham100 Před 3 lety

    I always learn something from you, thanks for sharing.

  • @steveharris7938
    @steveharris7938 Před 3 lety

    What a fantastic job you have.

  • @Smileypig4life
    @Smileypig4life Před 3 lety

    Love the ambient music playing over the top. The videos too ;)

  • @pjmac7422
    @pjmac7422 Před 3 lety

    would love to see some more mining and story about amazing finds that changed peoples lives. would be a cool idea for a monthly post of just opal stories and keep up the great content love your work

  • @sheilaabayateye1558
    @sheilaabayateye1558 Před 3 lety

    Love this to see such beauties to come out that clump. Never get tired of watching you at work. Thank you 😊 💓

  • @NoFUYT
    @NoFUYT Před 3 lety

    The middle one Sings it's colors to me! BEAUTIFUL 😍

  • @cheriesydaus433
    @cheriesydaus433 Před 3 lety

    Stunning gems. I love the crystal one. ❤️❤️

  • @Gunway
    @Gunway Před 3 lety +4

    Sehr schöne Opale, top Justin 👍👍👍

  • @michealklonowski5267
    @michealklonowski5267 Před 3 lety

    nice work thereon them opals I joyed seeing how you getting them out of the sand stone and the whole process. thank you for sharing.

  • @vandersgarage4682
    @vandersgarage4682 Před 3 lety +25

    I would call that unique pattern tie-dye pattern. It looked like a tie-dyed tshirt to me.

  • @GreggBB
    @GreggBB Před 3 lety

    Thanks that was both fun and educational to watch. Very nice stones in all 3 cases. For me the smallest was so eye catching even while you were cleaning up up.

  • @freefallingflying
    @freefallingflying Před 3 lety

    I’m learning I have 10 nobbies from a young man who was from lightening ridge, we met when we both had spinal injuries over 10 years now. He handed me a bottle before he left with 10 small rock...that’s all I knew about them then. He gave to me 10+ yrs back and until Covid I didn’t pull them out.
    Will and want to share, you will see what an armature/clueless person (me) found. I have a story anda good one to share. I have always been an artist but find black opal direct and Justin, Mel and your son and all that can dance and have fun, just adore your company and skills you teach. I used to be able to take on anything and addressing you now...it’s just my beginning. I need advice and find this with black opal direct, Thankyou you will see why. Soon I hope. 🙏🏽

  • @christiyork7452
    @christiyork7452 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely amazing!

  • @blueyoshi8231
    @blueyoshi8231 Před 3 lety

    I absolutely love seeing a sand spot disappear.....soooo satisfying 😁
    You do a good Bob Ross btw, 😆😂🤣