Opal cutting.

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  • Опубліковано 20 гру 2024

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  • @A_Bone1972
    @A_Bone1972 Рік тому +1

    with how those 2 turned out, can't wait to see what you get from the 3rd bit of rough. much respect on the collaboration with Riley. all be it just a little, from my correspondence with him, the above & beyond any expectation professionalism Riley treated our discourse garnered my appreciation & respect.
    🍻
    ✌️🐝➕

  • @susannesamuelsson2930
    @susannesamuelsson2930 Рік тому +1

    Thank you, Phil, for an interesting video! Beautiful opals, too, 👋💎👍!

  • @nancycurtis7315
    @nancycurtis7315 Рік тому +1

    They are lovely. Anyone would be pleased to own one. Have a great day everyone. Greetings from Dimboola, in Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺. 😊

  • @carlynscolorfulcreations
    @carlynscolorfulcreations Рік тому +2

    Absolutely gorgeous blue green cabs, awsome work!

  • @JohnDoe2.01
    @JohnDoe2.01 Рік тому +1

    Another great video! Thanks Phil! Enjoy your trip.

  • @vision325
    @vision325 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful stones. Awesome video 👍

  • @jeffholmes1362
    @jeffholmes1362 Рік тому +1

    What stunning material, love job Phil

  • @darrenbayre162
    @darrenbayre162 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful stones great job Phil

  • @bbisyy4u
    @bbisyy4u Рік тому +1

    Lovely. The smaller one is my favorite

  • @TyOtis
    @TyOtis Рік тому +1

    As always btful stones Phil!
    Good luck with your next trip to Andamooka 🌈 💎

  • @pkgoldopalhunting
    @pkgoldopalhunting Рік тому +1

    couple great looking stones

  • @mikethompson8707
    @mikethompson8707 Рік тому +1

    Stunners both nice work!

  • @prospectvic
    @prospectvic Рік тому +1

    Wow buddy, they came up awesome

  • @lyndallsymons9767
    @lyndallsymons9767 Рік тому +1

    Love how you calibrate it great to watch 😉

  • @ThatOpalGuy
    @ThatOpalGuy Рік тому +2

    nice stones, and the machine seems to work quite well. As for your poll, you will just have to do all three. live premiere and live stream will have a much more limited audience, unless all your subscribers live in the same country(doubtful). cant wait for the next mining video and the creatures you save!

  • @Paul-BB-FNQ
    @Paul-BB-FNQ Рік тому +1

    Great video Phil; we do prefer the full length movie. All is good, and thanks for the changeover video of the pads. Showing the final polishing and cerium oxide was great. I didn't know till recently that the shapes you use are because there are standard jewellery size pre-made ring & pendant blanks. Watching you helps it all come together; I feel as if I have almost completed my apprenticeship, lol. We really appreciate your videos Phil, regards Paul BB 👍

    • @theopalmills
      @theopalmills  Рік тому

      G’day mate, yeah be careful when buying stencils, ovals ain’t ovals, there’s variants, long thin/short stubby. If you’re cutting for pre-made settings, get the corresponding stencil. For me, I hand make every setting, this means I can set any variant, and other shapes including freeform. I still consider myself an apprentice, I’ve a casting kit to break in yet. 🤪👍

  • @mickellis8747
    @mickellis8747 Рік тому +1

    very nice Phill

  • @Famo59
    @Famo59 Рік тому +1

    Well done.. 👍
    Cheers Famo59

  • @kaynef6637
    @kaynef6637 Рік тому +1

    Excellent 👍

  • @peterchristodoulou1264
    @peterchristodoulou1264 Рік тому +1

    Awesome job Phil love your work always. Congrats on 5k onward to 10 👍🌈👊

  • @Opalsnz
    @Opalsnz Рік тому +1

    Awsome dude. Nice work! :)

  • @tianafrancis9827
    @tianafrancis9827 Рік тому +1

    Your work is very very good. I am hoping the back of the larger stone is brighter colour,

  • @1catfishuntermiller753
    @1catfishuntermiller753 Рік тому +1

    Hiya Phil, awesome video mate and congrats on 5k. The stones came out beautifully as always mate. I hope you have a awesome blessed day. Cheers!
    Cya! 😺🐟 out!

  • @AJShiningThreads
    @AJShiningThreads Рік тому +1

    Love it❤❤❤

  • @firstlast-mp1dc
    @firstlast-mp1dc Рік тому +1

    Amazing results. I'm looking forward to the livestream. Congratulations on 5k.

  • @samanthasimental3788
    @samanthasimental3788 Рік тому +1

    Wow congrats on 5000.

  • @aropals672
    @aropals672 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on 5k. I've found a mechanical pencil has the best staying power for the stencil marking. It also helps to give a more accurate size when cutting specific sizes for settings and multiples of the same size.

    • @theopalmills
      @theopalmills  Рік тому +2

      Thanks mate, I like your logic, I also check the shape against the stencil when cutting, I keep bringing it in till it fits. 🤪👍

  • @Albanojardimenatureza
    @Albanojardimenatureza Рік тому +1

    When do you do the live with the other stone? These 2 gems are beautiful, I particularly like the yellow one, I hope you can make a clean gem.

  • @lyndallsymons9767
    @lyndallsymons9767 Рік тому +1

    Andamooka crystal? Whatever it is I love it

    • @theopalmills
      @theopalmills  Рік тому

      Yes, the green is Andamooka crystal. 🤪👍

  • @offyarocka
    @offyarocka Рік тому +1

    🤘😎🤘

  • @jeffholmes1362
    @jeffholmes1362 Рік тому +1

    Hey Phil,
    I’m doing my first time acid treatment, normally do matrix in the oven. Do you still use the vacuum chamber for sugar stage or have you given up on that. I’ve just moved my stones to the crock pot in acid on low heat, guess we’ll see if a few days…..

    • @theopalmills
      @theopalmills  Рік тому +1

      G’day Jeff, I do 3hrs hot sugar-3hrs hot acid, only if it doesn’t take a very good treatment do I cook longer, and consider the vacuum chamber. I hope it goes well. 🤪👍

    • @jeffholmes1362
      @jeffholmes1362 Рік тому

      @@theopalmills thanks, I did 2 days in hot sugar and 30hrs so far in warm acid, I guess I’ll pull them out tonight then 🤣🤣

    • @theopalmills
      @theopalmills  Рік тому

      If you’re able to, take a sneak peek.

  • @samanthasimental3788
    @samanthasimental3788 Рік тому +1

    When are you gonna use the press you bought?

    • @theopalmills
      @theopalmills  Рік тому

      I’m getting the stands done up like my machine with the paint job, I get them back today, then I’ll need to bolt them to the workshop floor. I can’t wait, but with everything going on it’s taken time. 🤪👍

  • @bonnieroffman5453
    @bonnieroffman5453 Рік тому +1

    Whoa the first piece looks like a fossil.

  • @AJShiningThreads
    @AJShiningThreads Рік тому +1

    Would like a voice over over the music