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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  • @OpalholicsAnonymous
    @OpalholicsAnonymous 3 місяці тому +22

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

    • @jbird4474
      @jbird4474 2 місяці тому

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

  • @greenspiritarts
    @greenspiritarts 3 місяці тому +5

    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 3 місяці тому +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 🤗

  • @debdecarlo-akins5385
    @debdecarlo-akins5385 3 місяці тому +29

    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  3 місяці тому +4

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @MARYBOORMAN
      @MARYBOORMAN 3 місяці тому +6

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

    • @imsuper-c171
      @imsuper-c171 3 місяці тому +2

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

    • @user-lw5hi6rg7l
      @user-lw5hi6rg7l 2 місяці тому

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

  • @susannesamuelsson2930
    @susannesamuelsson2930 3 місяці тому +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 👋❤👍!

  • @collinsmith2872
    @collinsmith2872 3 місяці тому +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.

  • @domesticterror7970
    @domesticterror7970 3 місяці тому +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!

  • @domesticterror7970
    @domesticterror7970 3 місяці тому +4

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

  • @turbochargeit
    @turbochargeit 3 місяці тому +5

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

  • @margaretsouayah2597
    @margaretsouayah2597 3 місяці тому +9

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

  • @gerrardc3024
    @gerrardc3024 Місяць тому +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.

  • @thomasforget7647
    @thomasforget7647 3 місяці тому +5

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

  • @JD-rn8er
    @JD-rn8er 3 місяці тому +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!

  • @steveclark4291
    @steveclark4291 3 місяці тому +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 !

  • @michaelprue9024
    @michaelprue9024 3 місяці тому +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.

  • @garethhopkins7433
    @garethhopkins7433 3 місяці тому

    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

  • @crissi6220
    @crissi6220 3 місяці тому +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! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @andrewfarran8751
    @andrewfarran8751 3 місяці тому +3

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

  • @OpalholicsAnonymous
    @OpalholicsAnonymous 3 місяці тому +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!

  • @oscarrox
    @oscarrox 3 місяці тому +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.

  • @DudeNamedRed
    @DudeNamedRed 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @peggymcdonald3983
    @peggymcdonald3983 2 місяці тому

    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.

  • @kathyholcomb724
    @kathyholcomb724 2 місяці тому

    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!!

  • @liquidelectrum
    @liquidelectrum 3 місяці тому +2

    Sooo goooood! Thanks I needed that.

  • @davidedgar2818
    @davidedgar2818 3 місяці тому +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.

  • @adamnwizard
    @adamnwizard 3 місяці тому

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

  • @annagray4208
    @annagray4208 3 місяці тому

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

  • @louise3993
    @louise3993 3 місяці тому

    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. 😊

  • @tianafrancis9827
    @tianafrancis9827 3 місяці тому +2

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

  • @helendreyer5710
    @helendreyer5710 3 місяці тому

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

  • @AusOpal
    @AusOpal 3 місяці тому

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

  • @deanbrown4083
    @deanbrown4083 3 місяці тому

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

  • @terrypack7537
    @terrypack7537 3 місяці тому

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

  • @costrio
    @costrio 3 місяці тому

    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.

  • @carlicarpa8130
    @carlicarpa8130 3 місяці тому

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

  • @kimetherington2252
    @kimetherington2252 3 місяці тому

    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. ✌️ 😊

  • @bonnieroffman5453
    @bonnieroffman5453 3 місяці тому

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

  • @highseassailor
    @highseassailor 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @glenjones5416
    @glenjones5416 2 місяці тому

    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!

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  2 місяці тому

      Aww thank you 🙏 I will keep going

    • @glenjones5416
      @glenjones5416 2 місяці тому

      You are most welcome Sir!!!😁👍🙏

  • @RiyanshJoshiYT
    @RiyanshJoshiYT 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @cherieblizzard9585
    @cherieblizzard9585 2 місяці тому

    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.

  • @lorenrobertson8039
    @lorenrobertson8039 3 місяці тому

    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.

  • @jamesblake7338
    @jamesblake7338 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @renevieaux
    @renevieaux 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @judyfrey5919
    @judyfrey5919 3 місяці тому +1

    The real small ones combined in a ring would be stunning

  • @ieatcaribou7852
    @ieatcaribou7852 3 місяці тому

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

  • @myobacctsgirl
    @myobacctsgirl 3 місяці тому

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

  • @mv8130
    @mv8130 2 місяці тому

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

  • @elfox3537
    @elfox3537 3 місяці тому

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

  • @deborahthomas3475
    @deborahthomas3475 3 місяці тому +1

    I like the gentle background music.

  • @mike-n-clarawerner6578
    @mike-n-clarawerner6578 3 місяці тому

    I especially like this run of small brilliaant gems.

  • @AvalonDreamz
    @AvalonDreamz 3 місяці тому

    Wow. They were all so bright and colorful!

  • @wayneneher6362
    @wayneneher6362 3 місяці тому

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

  • @domesticterror7970
    @domesticterror7970 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @marcusdeboer8676
    @marcusdeboer8676 3 місяці тому +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.

  • @rikifollas7325
    @rikifollas7325 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @alistairmills7608
    @alistairmills7608 3 місяці тому +1

    Such lovely backing music too.

  • @Angela-zm5ox
    @Angela-zm5ox 3 місяці тому

    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!

  • @tarbinator88
    @tarbinator88 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @Divig
    @Divig 3 місяці тому

    The colours in these are just magical

  • @krissielongknife1479
    @krissielongknife1479 3 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful!! Great job and a wonderful video!!

  • @rohantherockwiththerocketh7871
    @rohantherockwiththerocketh7871 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @topcat8839
    @topcat8839 3 місяці тому

    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.......

  • @jackiehocker4960
    @jackiehocker4960 3 місяці тому +1

    Gorgeous colors Justin🎉

  • @tilionsouls7349
    @tilionsouls7349 2 місяці тому

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

  • @evelynpickwick9822
    @evelynpickwick9822 3 місяці тому

    Wow Wow Wow! That was an amazing parcel.

  • @janicedyck9212
    @janicedyck9212 3 місяці тому +1

    Very cool stones. Fantastic colour.

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker 3 місяці тому

    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.👍😷⚒

  • @JohnDoe2.01
    @JohnDoe2.01 3 місяці тому

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

  • @SubjectiveFunny
    @SubjectiveFunny 3 місяці тому +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  3 місяці тому +1

      Sometimes I just like being in my own thoughts while cutting

    • @judithburke1539
      @judithburke1539 3 місяці тому

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

  • @MrInsaint
    @MrInsaint 2 місяці тому

    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....

  • @aprilanderson200
    @aprilanderson200 3 місяці тому

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

  • @kenoathiog1156
    @kenoathiog1156 3 місяці тому

    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! 👍👍👍

  • @phyllisadams7343
    @phyllisadams7343 3 місяці тому +1

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

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  3 місяці тому

      Happy birthday :-)

    • @phyllisadams7343
      @phyllisadams7343 3 місяці тому

      Thank You!

    • @alexkimber5251
      @alexkimber5251 3 місяці тому

      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

  • @Meenie66
    @Meenie66 3 місяці тому

    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!!

  • @jjbud3124
    @jjbud3124 3 місяці тому +1

    Those are some very bright and pretty little stones.

  • @1catfishuntermiller753
    @1catfishuntermiller753 3 місяці тому +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  3 місяці тому +2

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

    • @1catfishuntermiller753
      @1catfishuntermiller753 3 місяці тому

      @@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.

  • @MaddoxLe-jm7wr
    @MaddoxLe-jm7wr 3 місяці тому +2

    ❤ thanks needed this today

  • @chrisflesser2171
    @chrisflesser2171 3 місяці тому

    Wow, some absolutely beautiful stones in there. 🤩

  • @amberandrews6842
    @amberandrews6842 3 місяці тому

    Chilling after work. Thank You!!

  • @user-it4oe7qw5m
    @user-it4oe7qw5m 3 місяці тому +1

    Spectacular as always 😊

  • @user-tr4ei8xc1e
    @user-tr4ei8xc1e 3 місяці тому

    I love watching you cut opal it's great.

  • @jenw9361
    @jenw9361 3 місяці тому +1

    They're all so beautiful ❤

  • @user-mg6il8uk3t
    @user-mg6il8uk3t 7 днів тому

    Simply beautiful results from a master craftsman...

  • @shelleysteward3041
    @shelleysteward3041 3 місяці тому

    What a great parcel. 🤗💕

  • @Fiddlndan
    @Fiddlndan 3 місяці тому

    I'm watching a wizard performing magic . Epic !

  • @MiemKing
    @MiemKing 3 місяці тому +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.. 👍👋💚🇬🇧

  • @TraumaQueen65
    @TraumaQueen65 3 місяці тому

    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

  • @audreyc.crosby627
    @audreyc.crosby627 3 місяці тому

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

  • @beckyyetmar7271
    @beckyyetmar7271 3 місяці тому +2

    Just wow!

  • @eddyclark5026
    @eddyclark5026 3 місяці тому

    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 3 місяці тому +1

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

    • @eddyclark5026
      @eddyclark5026 3 місяці тому

      @doubledee8677 thank you doubledee

  • @kahotchkiss1
    @kahotchkiss1 2 місяці тому

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

  • @ezexcration
    @ezexcration 3 місяці тому +1

    “Half an hour of me rubbing out..” 😂

  • @daviswhite148
    @daviswhite148 3 місяці тому

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

  • @kimberlyhendricks1229
    @kimberlyhendricks1229 3 місяці тому

    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.😮😮❤

  • @derekmay8679
    @derekmay8679 3 місяці тому +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...

  • @chrisstephens1446
    @chrisstephens1446 3 місяці тому

    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!

    • @chrisstephens1446
      @chrisstephens1446 3 місяці тому

      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!?

  • @derekddanderson1
    @derekddanderson1 3 місяці тому

    This video is my new white noice for putting me to sleep and relaxing me

  • @steventrautman7839
    @steventrautman7839 3 місяці тому +1

    ❤ Beautiful…! Thank you 😅

  • @jamesstanton1916
    @jamesstanton1916 3 місяці тому +1

    Watching you cut these opals is at times like watching an F1 driver enter a curve at 200 miles an hour.