34 mins of exposing gem opals on a grinding machine

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  • Enjoy 34 mins of Justin rubbing on the opal cutting machine a parcel of small nobby opals that have amazing play of color. Justin exposes the gem colorbars, makes preforms that are ready for the dop stick.
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Komentáře • 290

  • @OpalholicsAnonymous
    @OpalholicsAnonymous Před 5 měsíci +22

    Please so a video showing the polish results and some prices! The community would value it highly

    • @jbird4474
      @jbird4474 Před 4 měsíci

      I agree. I look forward to the final polish and values!

  • @deb_DC
    @deb_DC Před 5 měsíci +30

    What an absolute treat! Cup of tea, the spring rain and you on the wheel releasing inner beauty from every stone your master craftsman hands touch. Life is good today! Thanks for the gift!

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  Před 5 měsíci +4

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @MARYBOORMAN
      @MARYBOORMAN Před 5 měsíci +6

      Hi From Canada Deb! What a lovely and fitting tribute to our Justin the Opal Meister! :-) I agree!

    • @imsuper-c171
      @imsuper-c171 Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@blackopaldirect when were u in Tucson I would’ve tried to stop by

    • @user-lw5hi6rg7l
      @user-lw5hi6rg7l Před 5 měsíci

      اتمنى الحصول على واحده مثل هذه الجواهر ... معجب بقناتك جدا واستمتع بمشاهدة ما تقدم

  • @greenspiritarts
    @greenspiritarts Před 5 měsíci +6

    For anyone who has been watching your channel for awhile, this was a mini master class in cutting. As you picked up each piece I found myself analyzing the stone thinking…I think I’d do this… then this… and many times that is what happened, but sometimes not! And that was fun too. Each piece was an adventure….and the rapid flow from one to the next was quite engaging and a nice change of format for your viewers….and still we learned so much!!!!! Thanks Justin!!!

  • @user-it5uv7sx7y
    @user-it5uv7sx7y Před 5 měsíci +9

    When my Dad passed last year I reconnected with Bill, my Dads old fishing buddy. Bill was an opal cutter and machine maker and sadly he too has passed recently.. I’ve since become obsessed with opal… Watching your videos, hearing your passion and seeing these beauties bought to life is wonderful. Thank you 🤗

  • @collinsmith2872
    @collinsmith2872 Před 5 měsíci +8

    that would have been a bargain parcel. do more video's like this , with no chat questions like on the live. just watching you work on the stones is enjoyable enough . the longer video's are great , get a beer and some snacks and sit and relax and watch you cut.

  • @susannesamuelsson2930
    @susannesamuelsson2930 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Small pieces of the rainbow 🌈 👋💎👍! Thank you Justin for inviting us to this joyful cutting video, so much appreciated! Greetings to you all at BOD 👋❤👍!

  • @domesticterror7970
    @domesticterror7970 Před 5 měsíci +8

    Watching you smooth the rough edges of something so small and beautiful with such honor and delicacy, and with your man-hands is so amazing!

  • @songbirdscreations-MargaretS
    @songbirdscreations-MargaretS Před 5 měsíci +9

    All I could do is sit here watching, going wow, Wow, WOW!😅❤❤❤

  • @turbochargeit
    @turbochargeit Před 5 měsíci +5

    Counting the days until my cabking comes! I’m goin in!

  • @domesticterror7970
    @domesticterror7970 Před 5 měsíci +4

    The smokey gem is magical! Dark yet brilliant with hidden flashes of color!

  • @gerrardc3024
    @gerrardc3024 Před 4 měsíci +1

    That is what you call experience. Making it look so easy and knowing just how to cut a gem out of something you wouldn't think is hiding a gem like that.

  • @adamnwizard
    @adamnwizard Před 5 měsíci +1

    I would pay for a meet, greet, and cutting session with you! I love videos like this. Helps me relax before work :)

  • @thomasforget7647
    @thomasforget7647 Před 5 měsíci +5

    There’s some magical colors in this parcel. I would love to have some of it!

  • @steveclark4291
    @steveclark4291 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Justin watching you cut and polish these Opals was very enchanting ! I love watching in amazement as the beauty and colors comes out of them ! Thank you Justin for sharing this with me !

  • @garethhopkins7433
    @garethhopkins7433 Před 5 měsíci

    I really loved this video. Getting lost in the colour, sounds and commentary is a pleasant escape from a busy day. Thank you so much for sharing

  • @JD-rn8er
    @JD-rn8er Před 5 měsíci +1

    Justin - lovely music but I much prefer your nattering about for the duration of the video. You are incredibly gifted and knowledgeable. I like listening to your comments on each gem. Thank you!

  • @peggymcdonald3983
    @peggymcdonald3983 Před 5 měsíci

    The first one you cut in half would make some stunning earrings!! I also thought the one that was very curved like would make a cute moon or boomerang! 😂😂 I love opals. I’ve been obsessed with them since my daughter was born because it’s her birth stone. They are just gorgeous and there is so much variety in them. I hope one day I can bless her with a beautiful genuine opal piece. All I’ve been able to afford are lab grown and it’s just not the same. I love watching your videos, they are very soothing and always has something special to see.

  • @michaelprue9024
    @michaelprue9024 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Wow ! Just WOW !
    That parcel was definitely worth the asking price. Wish I had it. Even if it did cut majority smaller gems, I would imagine the majority of people could afford smaller gems easier than the jumbos. Those super big and super gorgeous black opals are for the folks who HAVE the cash to spend on something like that. Is working folks have to scale it down sometimes lol.
    Thank you for sharing that with us.

  • @DudeNamedRed
    @DudeNamedRed Před 5 měsíci +1

    This is where years of experience shine. You identify the shape immediately and intuitively.
    Joy to watch.

  • @OpalholicsAnonymous
    @OpalholicsAnonymous Před 5 měsíci +1

    Love the black opal direct asmr
    Never liked asmr but the wheel and your calm voice is like home lol
    I could watch this to go to bed!

  • @crissi6220
    @crissi6220 Před 5 měsíci +6

    OMG ❤ They are all so beautiful and shining - even the tiniest ones! Perfect what mother nature can create!
    I am not even through with the video and am absolutely flashed! Loooove it! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @oscarrox
    @oscarrox Před 5 měsíci +3

    Very relaxing video. Nice chilled music, lots of beautiful colours in those gems. I've watched many of your videos, it's always a pleasure to watch the process, and to see the colours get revealed.

  • @kathyholcomb724
    @kathyholcomb724 Před 4 měsíci

    When i get to heaven, i would love to have my flowers in my flowerbed to be made of these beautiful crystal opals! Absolutely stunning!!

  • @andrewfarran8751
    @andrewfarran8751 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I liked the format for these quick small stones. You got a fair bit of work done too 😅

  • @louise3993
    @louise3993 Před 5 měsíci

    Momma alway said life is like a rough parcel bag of opal. You never know what you going to get when start cutting. You found and cut some really nice stones. 😊

  • @helendreyer5710
    @helendreyer5710 Před 5 měsíci

    Every single one cut into absolutely stunning gems. Enjoyed very much.

  • @davidedgar2818
    @davidedgar2818 Před 5 měsíci +2

    It is amazing to see you pick the cut on stones that I never could imagine to cut. There were a few that you totally cut down to a clean surface that didn't look (to my eye) to be there. Your experience speaks volumes.

  • @bonnieroffman5453
    @bonnieroffman5453 Před 5 měsíci

    Okay Justin, I just noticed how ambidextrous you are!!! A great attribute when you are an opal cutter!!

  • @deanbrown4083
    @deanbrown4083 Před 5 měsíci

    Love the play of the yellow/gold flashes in so many of these beautiful little gems!!

  • @costrio
    @costrio Před 5 měsíci

    What a beautiful set of sparkling stones. The colors were beautiful.
    BTW, I like the short promo clips showing each stone. A minute of beauty. Thanks for sharing the beauty.

  • @kimetherington2252
    @kimetherington2252 Před 5 měsíci

    This was special! I wished we could have seen the whole process! Sweet, sweet parcel of beautiful, magical gems! Don't you wish they could all be like that? Catch you on the next. ✌️ 😊

  • @carlicarpa8130
    @carlicarpa8130 Před 5 měsíci

    Love these videos without too much drama! Pure craftsmenship, more like that, please

  • @tianafrancis9827
    @tianafrancis9827 Před 5 měsíci +2

    What a joy watching you work. You master those small gems.

  • @annagray4208
    @annagray4208 Před 5 měsíci

    Such beautiful opals again. Lovely music, And amazing skill. What a great entertainment compared to all the rubbish on TV. Thanks again.

  • @AusOpal
    @AusOpal Před 5 měsíci

    Wow what a parcel that is just stunning . Love the meditative rubbing with music . Thank you Justin

  • @domesticterror7970
    @domesticterror7970 Před 5 měsíci +1

    That one could have been a swallow tail! A triangle with a flattened heart. Gems cut suggesting butterflies are wonderful!

  • @user-gh5gb4cz9r
    @user-gh5gb4cz9r Před měsícem

    Your son did a good job cutting, very much like you, well spoken boy, proud I bet

  • @liquidelectrum
    @liquidelectrum Před 5 měsíci +2

    Sooo goooood! Thanks I needed that.

  • @glenjones5416
    @glenjones5416 Před 4 měsíci

    Maestro, I enjoyed this episode so very much. If the price was low(fit my budget) I would have snatched it from every one else. Please continue this channel, I enjoy so few channels, so you are a necessity!! Thank you!

  • @deborahthomas3475
    @deborahthomas3475 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I like the gentle background music.

  • @jamesblake7338
    @jamesblake7338 Před 5 měsíci +1

    This was awesome! Beautiful little stones in the hands of a master! I love watching u work !❤❤

  • @ieatcaribou7852
    @ieatcaribou7852 Před 5 měsíci

    Those were all so incredibly bright! Very relaxing video, thanks.

  • @RiyanshJoshiYT
    @RiyanshJoshiYT Před 4 měsíci +1

    I enjoy your craftmanship to turn stones into special Opals. Good Wishes from India. 🧚‍♂

  • @lorenrobertson8039
    @lorenrobertson8039 Před 5 měsíci

    Your talent in finding the best of every grain of color any opal can offer is mind blowing. I can't imagine how strong your hands must be! And your mind must be as sharp as a diamond wheel. Thank you for sharing this lovely video with us. So many beautiful little stones~ I'd give anything to have a little chip with so much beauty in it to gaze into. Heaven must be built with opal. I can't think of anything more beautiful from this earth.

  • @terrypack7537
    @terrypack7537 Před 5 měsíci

    Although I throughly enjoy your comments while you’re grinding these beauties out , this video was very relaxing!! Great video!!! Thank you 🙏

  • @rohantherockwiththerocketh7871
    @rohantherockwiththerocketh7871 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Yep pretty good colour/fire in those stories.
    Have a ripper Justin!

  • @highseassailor
    @highseassailor Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great grinding!
    Thanks for the awesome display of nature's beautiful abilities.

  • @jjbud3124
    @jjbud3124 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Those are some very bright and pretty little stones.

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker Před 5 měsíci

    Someone missed out. I love watching how deftly you are able to manipulate the stone. They were all beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Ser y'a next time.👍😷⚒

  • @1catfishuntermiller753
    @1catfishuntermiller753 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hiya Justin, awesome video and I can't wait too see them finished, I hope you show us the finished stones. Because I know they will be the most beautiful when done mate. I hope you have a awesome blessed day mate. Cheers!
    Cya! 😺🐟 out!

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  Před 5 měsíci +2

      some are already up on the website and some will be up this week. They all got mixed up together

    • @1catfishuntermiller753
      @1catfishuntermiller753 Před 5 měsíci

      @@blackopaldirect well, I always loved it when you would show them finished, but I guess you can't now. 😁 I bet they came out beautifully.

  • @tarbinator88
    @tarbinator88 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Nice round!! Loved just the intrumentals an focus on bringing stone to life.

  • @elfox3537
    @elfox3537 Před 5 měsíci

    I’d have a hard time choosing a favorite from that bunch. They’re all beautiful!

  • @cherieblizzard9585
    @cherieblizzard9585 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks for explaining the term sintered wheel; i now understand what the agate cutter is talking about. Your explanation allowed me to look it up.

  • @renevieaux
    @renevieaux Před 5 měsíci +1

    BEAUTIFUL colors!! Call me crazy but I really liked the blue one with the black in it! Thank you for sharing.

  • @alistairmills7608
    @alistairmills7608 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Such lovely backing music too.

  • @AvalonDreamz
    @AvalonDreamz Před 5 měsíci

    Wow. They were all so bright and colorful!

  • @rikifollas7325
    @rikifollas7325 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I'm digging the two with web, nice balance and contrast

  • @janicedyck9212
    @janicedyck9212 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Very cool stones. Fantastic colour.

  • @jackiehocker4960
    @jackiehocker4960 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Gorgeous colors Justin🎉

  • @myobacctsgirl
    @myobacctsgirl Před 5 měsíci

    Well, there were certainly a few surprises today! Thank you!

  • @user-gh5gb4cz9r
    @user-gh5gb4cz9r Před měsícem

    You are truly a brilliant man, full of persion

  • @Angela-zm5ox
    @Angela-zm5ox Před 5 měsíci

    Watching this, I got so caught up in it, it was as if I was watching a ballet. The grace and beauty of the unfolding of each gem...MAGICAL. Thanks for being amazing!

  • @judyfrey5919
    @judyfrey5919 Před 5 měsíci +1

    The real small ones combined in a ring would be stunning

  • @eddyclark5026
    @eddyclark5026 Před 5 měsíci

    Justin this parcel that you didn't sell. If you don't mind telling. How much you wanted for it. I'm looking forward to seeing you at the next show in Arizona. So it gives me a idea what to expect.
    Thank you for everything over the past couple of years. You're a God send in my life.

    • @doubledee8677
      @doubledee8677 Před 5 měsíci +1

      You can see it had a six grand sticker on it in the beginning.

    • @eddyclark5026
      @eddyclark5026 Před 5 měsíci

      @doubledee8677 thank you doubledee

  • @Meenie66
    @Meenie66 Před 5 měsíci

    Mate they are so bright across the board. Beautiful work! Bit surprised people didn't see the value in that bag, it looked like a lot of bright nice stones in there for sure and you proved that to be right!!

  • @mike-n-clarawerner6578
    @mike-n-clarawerner6578 Před 5 měsíci

    I especially like this run of small brilliaant gems.

  • @mv8130
    @mv8130 Před 5 měsíci

    I love this video and I need more of this. I use this to calm down when I can't sleep. Works really good.

  • @Divig
    @Divig Před 5 měsíci

    The colours in these are just magical

  • @krissielongknife1479
    @krissielongknife1479 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Beautiful!! Great job and a wonderful video!!

  • @SubjectiveFunny
    @SubjectiveFunny Před 5 měsíci +2

    I know its probably a pain, but I would have really liked you to keep talking through the video.
    I enjoy the way you talk, and giving a little nod to each gem as it comes through would have been extra special!
    Fantastic work though, as always!

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Sometimes I just like being in my own thoughts while cutting

    • @judithburke1539
      @judithburke1539 Před 5 měsíci

      I can understand that.
      With the smaller stones they are more fiddly and require more focus to get the best cuts.
      Take care!

  • @wayneneher6362
    @wayneneher6362 Před 5 měsíci

    LOADS of fire, in just about all of these, Mate. Good on ya!

  • @JohnDoe2.01
    @JohnDoe2.01 Před 5 měsíci

    Many beautiful stones there and awesome talent on the wheel. Thanks for sharing all of it with us

  • @topcat8839
    @topcat8839 Před 5 měsíci

    These gems turned out so brilliant. The colour was so vivid, just amazing. Loved watching them come to life. So many gorgeous colours, wow!. Thanks Justin and Black Opal Direct..... until next week.......

  • @aprilanderson200
    @aprilanderson200 Před 5 měsíci

    You certainly know your craft!!!! You are a genius.

  • @evelynpickwick9822
    @evelynpickwick9822 Před 5 měsíci

    Wow Wow Wow! That was an amazing parcel.

  • @phyllisadams7343
    @phyllisadams7343 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I love them all. Today is my birthday, love watching you bring them to life.

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  Před 5 měsíci

      Happy birthday :-)

    • @phyllisadams7343
      @phyllisadams7343 Před 5 měsíci

      Thank You!

    • @alexkimber5251
      @alexkimber5251 Před 5 měsíci

      Do you list all your parcels on your website or do you save some for your trade shows? Im saving up to buy one, but i am only starting out with a dremel, so i haven't been game yet

  • @tilionsouls7349
    @tilionsouls7349 Před 5 měsíci

    amazing rubs! was really fun to watch these stones come alive!

  • @chrisflesser2171
    @chrisflesser2171 Před 5 měsíci

    Wow, some absolutely beautiful stones in there. 🤩

  • @MrInsaint
    @MrInsaint Před 5 měsíci

    Brilliant, just brilliant....., I mean Opals just Opals...💯🙏💯
    Btw, I appreciate your wonderful Opal videos Justin, even though I'm gone for long periods without comments.... Sorry....

  • @kenoathiog1156
    @kenoathiog1156 Před 5 měsíci

    This was awesome, Justin! Thanks so much- it was a real tour de force of your decision making process when approaching each piece- I found it really valuable as a newbie about to start working on my own material. I feel like Neo being plugged into the matrix learning program! 👍👍👍

  • @TraumaQueen65
    @TraumaQueen65 Před 5 měsíci

    I have a bag from Lightening Ridge, that my FIL brought back for me, bless his heart. With the help of the lapidary club, next town over, I'm looking forward to getting into some grinding

  • @susanruhn2446
    @susanruhn2446 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Those were really nice and bright lots of color

  • @kimberlyhendricks1229
    @kimberlyhendricks1229 Před 5 měsíci

    Man, I bet you are glad that rough didn't sell. What a gorgeous bunch of stones. They may be small, but they scream color.😮😮❤

  • @daviswhite148
    @daviswhite148 Před 5 měsíci

    The way you cut these stone is amazing I love your show and hope to one day soon purchase set one from you

  • @Fiddlndan
    @Fiddlndan Před 5 měsíci

    I'm watching a wizard performing magic . Epic !

  • @marcusdeboer8676
    @marcusdeboer8676 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I normally watch your videos in the morning with a cup of coffee but now with the early upload it’s still evening here so enjoying it now with a nice glass of single malt whisky! Always enjoy your videos a lot Justin! And I’m lucky enough to enjoy looking at some black opal direct opals that I bought for my girlfriend as well.

  • @jenw9361
    @jenw9361 Před 5 měsíci +1

    They're all so beautiful ❤

  • @amberandrews6842
    @amberandrews6842 Před 5 měsíci

    Chilling after work. Thank You!!

  • @audreyc.crosby627
    @audreyc.crosby627 Před 5 měsíci

    I want the tiny round pair that would make perfect 2nd hole earrings! Great fun watching this video,

  • @user-tr4ei8xc1e
    @user-tr4ei8xc1e Před 5 měsíci

    I love watching you cut opal it's great.

  • @user-it4oe7qw5m
    @user-it4oe7qw5m Před 5 měsíci +1

    Spectacular as always 😊

  • @samanthafairweather9186
    @samanthafairweather9186 Před 5 měsíci

    It looks like Tuscon missed out! Too bad for them.
    These stones are absolute stunna's mate! The colours are amazing, and that rectangular shape one looked like it had flames in it - WOW!! They're all so beautiful, I can't pick a favourite. One of each, maybe!!?
    Have a great Easter Justin! 🌈❤️🇭🇲

  • @MiemKing
    @MiemKing Před 5 měsíci +1

    Amazing & Soothing to watch I love 💚
    Episodes where you do loads of Small rubs.. so glad you didn't sell that parcel
    Not many people would of done that justice with your nimble capable fingers & hands.. from such a unassumable bag of chips.. such a pleasure thanks Justin.. 👍👋💚🇬🇧

  • @steveclark4291
    @steveclark4291 Před 5 měsíci

    Wow that little bag of rough Opals to me would've been well worth the asking price !

  • @colinambler7964
    @colinambler7964 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Some little belters amongst them.

  • @derekmay8679
    @derekmay8679 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Awesome 👌 👏 👍 . At points i thought ,wow taking loads off ...almost too much i thought.. but obviously i was completely wrong lol 😂and you definitely proved that Less is More sometimes...Nothing like watching a craftsman at work...

  • @Chrisstephens1011
    @Chrisstephens1011 Před 5 měsíci

    Glad you did this video it helped soo much! I'm from the US I'm a huge opal collector and have about 6.5lbs of rough to cut at that small of a size! Thanks mate your my idol as far as the opal game is concerned!

    • @Chrisstephens1011
      @Chrisstephens1011 Před 5 měsíci

      Would love to know what grit you were cutting on I'm sure you mentioned it but I missed I'd assume probably 650 grit!?

  • @MaddoxLe-jm7wr
    @MaddoxLe-jm7wr Před 5 měsíci +2

    ❤ thanks needed this today

  • @kahotchkiss1
    @kahotchkiss1 Před 5 měsíci

    Love this video been watching for years please do more of these

  • @shelleysteward3041
    @shelleysteward3041 Před 5 měsíci

    What a great parcel. 🤗💕