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1800 carat Matrix Opal - Bigger is Better!

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  • čas přidán 7. 06. 2023
  • In this video, I take an 1860 ct chunk of Andamooka matrix opal and cut it, grind it and polish it. I also took a 36 carat chunk of Mintabie seam opal and made a lovely cabochon out of it. The technique of treating Andamooka matrix opal is mentioned, but not discussed. Beautiful opal arrowheads are in the house and you may be amazed at their stunning, but unexpected appearance. Is is right for somebody to tell you that matrix opal will treat and then does not? I don't think so.

Komentáře • 827

  • @Jrider916
    @Jrider916 Před rokem +2

    Watching you with my 6 year old daughter has inspired me to start dremel opal carving. We have both become obsessed, I’m super excited to start learning and seeing what beautiful stones I can uncover. I’m looking to purchase my first rough opal parcel in the next few days. Thank you for the content and advice in the videos!

  • @insolentstickleback3266
    @insolentstickleback3266 Před rokem +2

    You never fail to put a smile on my face, love your cats in the videos as well! 👍🏻

  • @nicolenichol8523
    @nicolenichol8523 Před rokem +5

    I love watching you go through all the steps of how you bring out the beautiful colors, cutting and grinding the pieces. The whole process is really fascinating and entertaining. I love how you talk about the personalities of each opal piece 😂. I can't thank you enough for all these videos. You brighten up my day every time I see a new video posted 🥰

  • @matta2268
    @matta2268 Před rokem +1

    Huge fan love your work. I’m a Libra arrowhead hunter my girlfriend and I watch all you videos, both of our birthstones are opal so we adore your stones. Thanks for showing us you make such beautiful opals

  • @stephenjbuczek6105
    @stephenjbuczek6105 Před rokem +8

    Your workmanship is AWESOME, thank you for explaining the unique process that it takes to make a true gem shine like the sun 🌞

  • @dinoklein
    @dinoklein Před rokem +5

    I had to go back and take a good look at the wall of arrow heads you so casually threw in there. Those are a lot of arrow heads! I think the arrow heads you made in this video are quite charming. I love all the different kinds of opal with their quirks and assets. I am afraid I got the fever. Great video again!

  • @shawnsisler3743
    @shawnsisler3743 Před rokem +2

    Best way to wake up? A 5am Pulitzer video. A smile with my coffee.

  • @sarahfisher6801
    @sarahfisher6801 Před rokem

    I love watching your videos. Not only are they enjoyable because of the stones themselves, but you never fail to make me laugh. Thank you.

  • @FlakeSE
    @FlakeSE Před rokem +3

    Your videos have inspired to me to hike into remote long dormant geothermal areas and start looking, people have found opals here in Iceland which are mostly a cloudy white to a pearly cream colour but there must be some with shiny bits in them somewhere.

    • @ThatOpalGuy
      @ThatOpalGuy Před rokem +2

      common opal, non-precious, is actually pretty common. (excuse the lame pun).
      I hope you do find something with some flash, that would be pretty neat. But you live in iceland so you are already one up on most the rest of us.

    • @FlakeSE
      @FlakeSE Před rokem

      @@ThatOpalGuy Thanks, I went today and found what seemed to be an opal seam along with a bunch of Agate. Very fractured and the colour would win no prizes though.

  • @honeymead63
    @honeymead63 Před rokem +2

    Back again and teaching us as always :) thanks for all the laughs and opal facts lol ;)

  • @YorkshiremanInDorset
    @YorkshiremanInDorset Před rokem +2

    I don't know whether to call your videos educational or entertaining, but what I do know is they're fascinating, compelling, almost addictive viewing (and I have a chuckle too 😄). Keep up the excellent work 👍😊

  • @waywardboundband8716
    @waywardboundband8716 Před rokem

    My wife and I can't get enough of your videos! We haven't seen them all, yet, but we are rapidly approaching that milestone! Opal-ease keep em coming! Skrrrr!

  • @Grantm06
    @Grantm06 Před rokem

    Everytime i watch this guys vids, i always forget whats around me and just enjoy what he has to offer. Out of all the Opal in this vid, i really like the colors in Red, some of those blues just really pop out!

  • @karihendrix6491
    @karihendrix6491 Před rokem

    Skrrrr! HA! Cracks me up. Chloé would look beautiful in your collection. I love watching the arrowheads be made, specifically the chip, chip, chip

  • @LifeIsWhatYouMakit
    @LifeIsWhatYouMakit Před rokem

    Makes my tough mornings bright and sunny watching your videos, so grateful I found this channel. Thank you

  • @milomminderbinder2133

    Another great video. You and Sheila always make this grumpy old man smile.

  • @oldtimetinkering74
    @oldtimetinkering74 Před rokem +1

    Your humor combined with the information is a perfect mix. Keep it up.
    Ps... you opal cutting is amazing but the flinting work is just outstanding.

  • @moeknoop8385
    @moeknoop8385 Před rokem +1

    You make it look so easy. I would sand off my fingers. Thanks for sharing.

  • @kewpiefan72
    @kewpiefan72 Před rokem +1

    I’m so sorry the big matrix opal was such a disappointment! I’d never seen matrix opal until I started watching your channel. It’s so beautiful… Thanks for the video!

  • @kellyfoster8903
    @kellyfoster8903 Před rokem

    I still am not getting notifications from your channel, I missed this video and the last one. I love watching you cut the opals and watch the kitties, but get easily distracted and watch nothing but the kitties 💖💖 thank you for more videos.

    • @PulitzerOpal
      @PulitzerOpal  Před 9 měsíci

      I'm sorry to hear that you're not receiving notifications for my channel. CZcams's notification system can sometimes be a bit unpredictable. To ensure you don't miss any of my videos, you might want to try a few steps:
      1. Click on the bell icon next to the "Subscribe" button on my channel. Make sure you select "All" to receive all notifications.
      2. Check your CZcams notification settings in your account. Go to CZcams settings > Notifications and ensure that you have notifications enabled for my channel.
      3. Make sure you have the CZcams app installed on your mobile device, and notifications are allowed for the app in your device's settings.
      I hope these steps help you receive notifications for my videos in the future. Thank you for your continued support, and I'm glad you enjoy watching both the opal cutting and the adorable kitties!

  • @stephanienoble5802
    @stephanienoble5802 Před rokem +1

    As fellow opal enthusiasts we love watching your videos. An amazing arrowhead would be a fantastic present for my hubby’s 50th. 😉

    • @ThatOpalGuy
      @ThatOpalGuy Před rokem

      I hope you win one! I managed to score a win of a piece of Ethiopian honeycomb opal a couple years back. Of course, now I am cutting my own opals so its no longer lonely.

  • @bonnieroffman5453
    @bonnieroffman5453 Před rokem

    This is another one of your wonderful videos. I always look forward to watching you and Sheila play.

  • @shawnlopez2901
    @shawnlopez2901 Před rokem

    I love watching the arrowheads coming to life! Such beautiful stones! Thank you for making us a part of your craft, Can't wait for the next video! Touchy and Paco are a hoot🐈🐈

  • @Prymelady
    @Prymelady Před rokem

    I absolutely love watching your videos. Your humor is much appreciated!

  • @bluelily8289
    @bluelily8289 Před rokem +1

    As always, love your videos! The kitties are of course adorable, and the finished pieces were beautiful!

  • @John-Doe831
    @John-Doe831 Před rokem

    Thanks again! I love your talents mixed with humor. Keep up the good work

  • @melissabakken9134
    @melissabakken9134 Před rokem

    Love your arrow heads. So pretty. I'm just getting into polishing opal. Lots to learn. Thank you for helpful tips

  • @helenalderson6608
    @helenalderson6608 Před rokem +1

    Nothing better than waking up to find another Pulitzer Opal video has dropped🥰

  • @Miciaih
    @Miciaih Před rokem

    I look forward to your video's every month. Keep them coming, and thank you for the entertainment.

  • @kieren4142
    @kieren4142 Před rokem

    I love watching your stuff, always honest with the outcomes band if there are any mistakes. It's great to see someone who has a sense of humour with something like this also.

  • @wonderkat4047
    @wonderkat4047 Před rokem

    Skrrr indeed. Always excited to see what you have in store for us each video!

  • @user-pz3gi9im7b
    @user-pz3gi9im7b Před rokem

    Love your style & sense of humor.

  • @Rurouni005
    @Rurouni005 Před rokem

    I always love your chill almost flow of conscious way of making videos.

  • @hannagyllensten475
    @hannagyllensten475 Před rokem +2

    Lovely stones, even untreated, as always great fun to watch ❤️

  • @joebarton6177
    @joebarton6177 Před rokem +1

    Matrix opal today let us down but you still made something out of it. You don’t know how much I love your opal arrowheads, I made some arrowhead I made with my tribe as a kid out of Obsidian but there is something really Special about Opal. love all your videos Post more haha

  • @williamkirsch8662
    @williamkirsch8662 Před rokem

    You always make the opal look amazing. And the arrow heads are beautiful to see.

  • @Doxymeister
    @Doxymeister Před rokem

    Oh my, that Mintabie cab is lovely indeed! Really like the arrowheads and lance points.

  • @malysyforethought1195

    Skrrrr! Beautiful work as always. Thank you for sharing!

  • @olegawf4933
    @olegawf4933 Před rokem +2

    I love Chloe and would point her in the right direction.

  • @leelu2274
    @leelu2274 Před rokem

    I always look forward to your videos! Thank you! ❤️

  • @elbybrook9466
    @elbybrook9466 Před rokem

    I never miss one of your videos. Thank you.

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker Před rokem

    Who wouldn't love a hunka chunka opal and do a bit of alchemy to make it spectacular. Thanks for the training in using dangerous things to enhance its beauty. Watch out for cracks. They could crack you up at any time. Loved the knaping. I'm always up for a short knap. I'm glad you spun your magic wheel and chased away the black blot on your otherwise beautiful stone. Keep attempting to have fun.😊

  • @fasolebone
    @fasolebone Před rokem

    University of Columbia should add a Pulitzer prize for Best Opal Scientist. You deserve it! Making arrowheads seems so easy when you're doing it, but I'm sure it isn't.

  • @jarredhagie838
    @jarredhagie838 Před rokem

    I could watch you make arrowheads all day long. They are all beautiful

  • @charlesteune6416
    @charlesteune6416 Před 8 měsíci

    Awesome arrowheads it’s good to see your back man. I really learn a lot from you and I really appreciate that more than you will ever know but again welcome back. Thanks for some new Contant and keep on Rollin. Thanks.

    • @PulitzerOpal
      @PulitzerOpal  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks, Charles! It's good to be back and sharing more opal knowledge with all of you. Your support means a lot, and I'm here to keep the opal wisdom rollin'! Stay tuned for more exciting content. 😄🪶👍

  • @longlowdog
    @longlowdog Před rokem

    Always a pleasure to receive a P.O notification. Regards from Scotland.

  • @JohnP538
    @JohnP538 Před rokem

    Once again, fun, informative and beautiful. You are a gem on CZcams.

  • @bonniesmith9996
    @bonniesmith9996 Před rokem

    Always enjoy your videos, your comments and the cats are great.

  • @andrewbonnewell3428
    @andrewbonnewell3428 Před rokem

    Exciting every time I see you got another video up, thanks for the entertainment.

  • @julieshough5663
    @julieshough5663 Před rokem +1

    Love your videos. I’m always learning something about my birthstone! Since Shiela is such a good helper, she deserves to wear an Opal necklace for the videos! Just a suggestion. 😂😂

  • @diniahnightshade1111
    @diniahnightshade1111 Před rokem

    As always, a most entertaining and informative video. And lots of beautiful gems at the end.

  • @thomasschlemmer607
    @thomasschlemmer607 Před rokem

    I just love those arrowheads, your work is absolutely amazing!!

  • @pauleasley6488
    @pauleasley6488 Před rokem

    you are fun to watch and your arrowheads this week were out of this world. those last two i really loved the shape you went with!

    • @pauleasley6488
      @pauleasley6488 Před rokem

      @@PulitzerOpal maybe not. but they will make one of your fans excited!

  • @troyburgess3793
    @troyburgess3793 Před rokem

    I need to get me a slicer like that. Another great video. Very informative and I always learn something new. Thank you

  • @Kellishark
    @Kellishark Před rokem

    I learn something new with every video! Thanks!

  • @texaslibitina7875
    @texaslibitina7875 Před rokem

    Fun and beautiful as usual! Thanks Pulitzer Opal.

  • @dradd2012
    @dradd2012 Před rokem

    Have to say your stream is one of the best I watch when it comes out... All the stones are beautiful & your craftmanship is amazing keep up the good work

  • @danielquimby8924
    @danielquimby8924 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing your skills. We all appreciate it.

  • @lesliefoster9027
    @lesliefoster9027 Před rokem

    Great video, fantastic arrowheads, lovely opals and cats play fighting. What more could you want to watch in the morning. Thank you.❤

  • @Call_Me_Mom
    @Call_Me_Mom Před rokem

    What a pleasant surprise to find a new video. Just what I needed to help me get over my cold. I wonder why some treats well and others do not.

  • @sparky5465
    @sparky5465 Před rokem

    Only my 3rd video of yours I watched so far and loving them. Natalie from Australia! 😊😊

  • @susanmiller4159
    @susanmiller4159 Před rokem

    Stayed up all night to see Red. It’s a beauty. Awesome opal video!

  • @veggiboy88
    @veggiboy88 Před rokem

    Great video as always! Red looks amazing, but so does the arrowheads. 👌

  • @piafinch7537
    @piafinch7537 Před rokem

    I love your arrowheads. Each one so different, but I wouldn’t complain about any one of them.

    • @PulitzerOpal
      @PulitzerOpal  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you for your kind words about the arrowheads! They are indeed unique and have their own special charm. If you ever have any questions or want to learn more about arrowhead crafting or opals, feel free to ask. Enjoy your appreciation for these beautiful creations!

  • @ieatcaribou7852
    @ieatcaribou7852 Před rokem

    I can only imagine how valuable the opals you've made over the years are worth, your videos have so many beautiful stones (and arrow heads). Thanks for another fun video. Fingers crossed your next big matrix opal treats well.

  • @kimberlyafincher-lucky3337

    Beautiful work! Love the arrowhead opals!

  • @opaldigger7304
    @opaldigger7304 Před rokem +1

    Very good video again as always, love your work, when I mined at Mintabie, Mintabie was providing more opal to the world than all the other opal fields of Australia put together. Before Mintabie township was named Mintabie Black and Black crystal was taken to Lightning Ridge and sold as A grade Lightning ridge opal. When the township of Mintabie was established the opal then became world renowned. Please say hallow to Sheila😉.
    Cheers digger

    • @opaldigger7304
      @opaldigger7304 Před rokem

      @@PulitzerOpal I removed my from earth in the 80s a lot from Crystal Vally, the opal is very hard very stable and gorgeous. On the hardness scale Mintabie is about the hardest opal of all. Again I am a huge fan / follower of your videos, a salute to you Colonel.

  • @justingager4721
    @justingager4721 Před rokem

    I always love your opal arrowheads. Keep up the amazing opal adventure!

  • @Liz_Dave
    @Liz_Dave Před rokem

    I love how much you put into your videos!

  • @JewelryJam
    @JewelryJam Před rokem

    Opal is hands down the most beautiful and unique gem in the word to me. I am so lucky 🍀 to have it as my birthstone 🎉❤

  • @alexdelong5008
    @alexdelong5008 Před rokem

    Love the videos! Funny, informative, and awesome to watch!

  • @gerardandreas4545
    @gerardandreas4545 Před rokem +1

    Arrow heads, Opel, this channel,... Scrrr! Very nice.

  • @ChrisLoendorf
    @ChrisLoendorf Před rokem

    Love your sense of humor, and that you combine two of my favorite things: Opals and Projectile Points.

  • @dr.chriswalsh3789
    @dr.chriswalsh3789 Před rokem

    Outstanding work on your videos. I love your storytelling!

  • @philhey4239
    @philhey4239 Před rokem

    I always love your videos. Awesome you took a bad situation and turned it into some beautiful Arrowhead. Keep up the awesome videos

  • @cptjack90
    @cptjack90 Před rokem

    I love watching your videos man always a good laugh and always learning something new about opal 😊

  • @lisamiller2227
    @lisamiller2227 Před rokem

    They are all beautiful in their own way 💜

  • @dennisbarker5986
    @dennisbarker5986 Před rokem

    Opal , comedy, and cats . You have found the perfect formula for videos.

  • @thenatinator279
    @thenatinator279 Před rokem

    Never dissappointed with a Pulitzer Opal video! Thanks for more education and entertinment!

  • @newbeginning3460
    @newbeginning3460 Před rokem

    I always enjoy watching your video. I learn a lot about opals. There is just something special about them :)

  • @tombrooks3812
    @tombrooks3812 Před rokem

    Wow Red is absolutly beautiful and those arrowheads are the cats meoow. Good to see a new video i have missed seeing your work. Have a great day✌️

  • @wl484
    @wl484 Před rokem

    I looove your videos and your humor!! More fun educational videos please 💜

  • @teresasiebentritt817
    @teresasiebentritt817 Před rokem

    I love them all! Treated and untreated all the same. 💜

  • @5c0u53
    @5c0u53 Před rokem

    Awesome 😎 love the arrow heads , really cool nice to see something different.

    • @5c0u53
      @5c0u53 Před rokem

      @@PulitzerOpal I don't watch anybody else :D.

  • @hiddentruth1982
    @hiddentruth1982 Před rokem

    Those are some nice pieces. It's amazing to see you turn them in to a piece of art.

  • @theresawilson2647
    @theresawilson2647 Před rokem

    All gorgeous stones !!!!!!!

  • @seanparchim9165
    @seanparchim9165 Před rokem

    Always makes me happy to see a Pulitzer opal video,thanks fun as always Sir✌️ Napa California

  • @thanoob2978
    @thanoob2978 Před rokem

    it is nice to see what you make out of "failed" stones others would not consider worth working on

  • @tianafrancis9827
    @tianafrancis9827 Před rokem

    You make me laugh. Awesome as always.

  • @anthonymcclain6475
    @anthonymcclain6475 Před rokem

    Always worth the wait doc! Thanks 🙏

  • @BlackGamingCH
    @BlackGamingCH Před rokem

    Again so beautiful pieces I'm so excited about your work. I started cutting opals myself because of you :D

  • @seandeciantis7784
    @seandeciantis7784 Před rokem

    Once again u have crushed it. Just wish that matrix would have treated. I’ve watched every video u have made and some of the matrix has been mind blowing!! Thank you for introducing me to the world of the most amazing gem in the world, to quote a friend of yours, lol…

  • @paulj8606
    @paulj8606 Před rokem

    I’ve learned lots watching your videos!

  • @betojdesigns
    @betojdesigns Před rokem +2

    Good to see you and Sheila back in action. Your chipping skills are amazing on creating those arrowheads. You make it look easy, but it isn’t.

  • @kimshah259
    @kimshah259 Před rokem

    Nice to see u in action again. Keep urself safe while acid treating, u r important.

  • @evanshipley8523
    @evanshipley8523 Před rokem

    I just learned about your channel from Roy’s Rocks! I flint knap and am trying to learn about cutting opal. You really set him up to learn knapping.

  • @noname-hq5sy
    @noname-hq5sy Před rokem

    Truly beautiful wor you do with opal the arrowheads are killer love your collection as well massive massive cool 😎

  • @scottlambright9315
    @scottlambright9315 Před rokem

    Another great opal video!! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @wayne1959
    @wayne1959 Před rokem

    excellent results as usual my friend. Thanks for the pleasure.

  • @EightDogs-us8mz
    @EightDogs-us8mz Před rokem +1

    Your work is amazing! And you have now inspired me to name all of my opals and describe their characteristics lol that’s one of my favorite parts of the videos. Thank you so much for all of the entertainment and knowledge that you’ve given us and Riley is awesome!! I go to 53 frogs first to get my Rough opal! He’s super nice and really good at getting back to any questions that I have. I am excited to have found your page!!

    • @EightDogs-us8mz
      @EightDogs-us8mz Před rokem

      Hi thank you so much!! I can pay for shipment. Where should I send my info?