HUGE Black Opal Turned into ???!
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- I was asked by a friend of my nephew to make some opal buttons for a "special" shirt. I told him that it could not be done! (I actually told him that I was not going to do it!) I realized that it could be done with relatively inexpensive white opal. He said that he wanted BLACK OPAL Buttons!
In the video, I take pieces of fairly good opal and make a matched set of buttons out of it. The technique worked and made attractive, durable (for opal) buttons.
One thought on your buttons. In the military and sometimes for fancy buttons they create buttons that can be removed (not sewn on). You could get the base (removable), then use that as the backing and epoxy the opal onto that. The advantage here is when you wash the shirt/suit you can remove the buttons to prevent damage.
Amazing. Post a shot of the graduate in his one of a kind shirt Dad!👍
Now the guy has to wash his shirt by hand, if he uses the washing machine his buttons are going to break.😀Very beautiful buttons!😀
@@PulitzerOpal Ok, now that makes sense, he works with textiles, that's why he wanted something beautiful on his fabric!😁 Greetings!😀😀😀
Im pretty sure theres many ways to make detachable buttons
Osmel Raga if both edges of the placket have button holes instead of just one you can connect one fancy button to a plain one (probably a bit larger for safety-it should be too big for the hole) with a thread shank. Think of the setup as something like cuff links but oriented in such a way to lay flat like a regular placket. This way it would only take a minute to remove the fancy buttons for washing and it would be just as fast to reattach them. It’s also possible to sew the buttons to a strip instead of individually to plain buttons which would probably be a more practical idea but that would only work with the one shirt as the button spacing would be fixed.
@@missingallmymarbles7670 hoooo I stumbled upon a good one here! I'll read this carefully on my break after work. Also I really like magnets, there must be a way to incorporate magnets though it will be difficult
Osmel Raga magnets may work for some jewelry and purses but remember, they can mess with electronics. Especially if a person is using a medical device, magnets can be EXTREMELY hazardous to one’s health and life. The practicalities of shirt fastening means that you’re very likely to lose magnets (and thus the expensive buttons) and if you tried to leave the magnets in the shirt, it would be impossible to wash it. Guess who has forgotten magnets in their pockets before...they LOVE the drum in the washing machine. Magnets also tend not to stay closed all that well unless they’re extremely strong...maybe not quite as much of an issue for a guy than for a girl but still, it’s something to take into account. In general, unless absolutely needed for a certain special effect there are much simpler and more user friendly options for fastening clothes. They may come in handy for a stripper’s routine for example-much less noisy to rip off than Velcro.
Edit: lots of time making things for theater, tech, and a lifetime of sewing things. I have a fondness for weird ideas.
Absolutely fabulous. Congratulations. I would also love to see him with his buttons. Love your videos.
Dude so much fun watching what you create both from the stone and in the form of an informative entertaining video of opal goodness. I always love the videos you create. Thank you my friend. So much!
Rookie Rockhounding, I love watching his channel...and yours! Be blessed my brother!
Witty,Funny and Thought provoking as usual mate.
Let the opal button orders flow forth from the rich and the famous lol
“In a viscous game of beer pong”, I laughed my butt off! Seriously, where did it go? They turned out really great, not that I doubted you for a moment. I’d totally wear a shirt with buttons if it had opal buttons. Thanks for always making me laugh! I’m still envious of your cab machine though! 😂💗😂💗😂
Pulitzer Opal, I actually don’t own much jewelry and rarely wear it. But I love working on opal!
"It might just set him back a little." Perfect.
Wow what a lucky guy that got those beautiful buttons! You are so talented and such precision. I love your creations!
Only a very competent lapidarist would attempt such a feat and do it with such great humor! I hope the young fellow who receives this incredible work appreciates it. I inherited a large button collection (over 500) from my grandmother, most of which are 50 to 150+ years old. Not one is made of opal. You must be the first to make opal buttons, and with four holes no less! Congratulations! They are very beautiful. Thanks for an entertaining video.
You are 1 funny man, “ let me get air quotes on air”. Plus love your opal videos as well
I only know about opals what I've learned from your videos, and I LOVE watching. Fun, funny, educational, and interesting. Thank you so much for sharing with us!!
Im still laughing ... your a good uncle to have!
My favorite channel on UA-cam. Not a robot... Not SPAM.... I just enjoy your channel.
Wow those are wonderful buttons. Exemplary! Hats off!!!
Beautiful buttons on hideous shirt with hideous-er red yarn thread. Whomp whomp sadness.
(Ps; picture beautiful crisp white cotton shirt with blue green opal buttons sewn on with matching thread.)
Red thread does not do those beautiful buttons justice!!! They’re fabulous!!
This was very fun to watch, I hope the button reciever appreciates your buttons for a long time.
Those stones that you cut and polished came up bright as a button !!!!
At the end of the day Dads really go out of their way for their kids.
What a lucky guy! You can't tell me that you didn't make a set for yourself ♥
Straight up HOLY CRAP!! Beautiful OPAL sacrificed for "buttons". My heart is broken.
'Wait a minute, if I'm gonna do "Air-Quotes" I want them to be seen.' - Pulitzer
Everything he does, he does.
Buttons and sunglasses. Super sweet.
wow! what an expensive shirt! if i had those beautifully made buttons, i would have them set in diamond earrings. ❤️🙏🌺🌹. thank u again for all your videos!!
Pulitzer Opal Your nephew is smart!!!!
Excellent as usual
They look stunning. I think this is a great way to wear opal, if over the top.
OMG! They came out beautiful!
Someone’s a super duper opal expert button maker!🥰
Delightful video - great humor and great teaching technique! Well done :)
You are sooo cool to watch , I love the heart you put into your work... DONT STOP !!
they got diamond grit hole saws on ebay for about 75 cents each - any size. they last a long time. i order packs of 20 for machining ceramic. great video !!! - i know its a lot of work to make videos!
I love opal! It’s my birthstone, and if it wasnt I would lie and say it was, it’s the most gorgeous stone ever! And while I wouldn’t wear them, those buttons looked amazing! You did an amazing job, I hope the guy thanked you for them!
But No he wants OPAL buttons 🙋🏽♂️ you’re videos always relax me fun story I was out one day seen a beautiful lady with a necklace I asked what kind of necklace is that she said she wasn’t sure it was a gift from her grandma then I said that’s a OPAL necklace she said o ya that’s what it is made her smile and made a friend thanks to you taking time to educate me thanks
You are so cool!!! Love you thought process and most of all you jokes. You crack me up!!!
@@PulitzerOpal Your dad jokes are the bomb. My hubby tries but you succeed all the time man!
Opal buttons would be beautiful on a pea coat. 😍
10:18 😧😟😕😩 Just a horrible way to display all your hard work, and with red thread!!! 🤦🏽♀️ lol
I can't wait for the face reveal when it turns out it was Christopher Walken all along.
I used ethiopian opal beads for button clasps on the ends of my bracelets:) this is an amazing idea! I have been working on a dress for the last 8 years (only working on it for about 20mins every other month.lol) im so glad you posted this as i would love to add a few opals to it for when its finally finished. Lol thank you so muvh for sharing!
You are amazing! If I ever have a spare penny I should buy some opals from you
OK...I had to stop this vid. 3 times to wipe the tears away.. Way to funny. Love it.
Glad to see you aren't the only one in your family pursuing gems!
You are a stand up Gentleman to do all that for free. You must have a huge heart for those close to you. God bless
I’m wondering what I did.
Craftsmanship!!
Another good video!!
They are beautiful! Great job.
Beautiful! You really know what you’re doing! Impressive!
You crack me up. Love your videos and your TALENT!
I screamed when you had to cut those gorgeous opal doublets 🥺
I felt my stomach drop to my knees when we saw the math at 98K. Dang.
Nice job on the buttons holes looks great as well
I liked the rough edge on the buttons it gave them all a distinct character.
LOve your wit and admire your expertise..Thankyou for sharing them both with us once again..
Buttons... about as frivolous as an iPhone case made out of opal. Nice job!
you couldve done just two holes...... more surface area on show.... very beautiful none the less..! !
I LOVE OPAL !!!! THANKYOU for your videos....
Those are pretty I'd never have thaught to have opal buttons but why not I guess. Very pretty 👍
It’s like in the film The Last Samurai when he is looking for the perfect Blossom. Same as Opal.... They are all perfect.
You are enormously talented.
Lol.. this video is really humorous.. all the other videos that you've made is also humorous but this really funny 😂😂
You are really a genius...
Another fantastic video keep them up loving the humor.
amazing and beautiful, I want some too
They turned out great!
Those buttons are awesome
This has GOT to be a first!
HOTCHA, HOTCHA, HOTCHA! Altho I've seen "Mother-of-Pearl" buttons, NEVER have I seen "Opal" buttons!
Good to see another excellent vid from you.
Thank you!💙
@@PulitzerOpal 💙BRILLIANTLY done!
I still want an Opal from you.😳😄💙🌈
That was a really cool idea. Great job!
Lucky guy you made these buttons for! Now you have me thinking about making buttongs out of the jade I found the other day.
Those are dam good-looking buttons !
6:09 I LAUGHED SO HARD AT THIS PART I HAD TO PAUSE WATCHING TO KEEP MYSELF FROM BREAKING THE SILENCE OF THE ROOM! WHY I EVER THOUGHT I COULD WATCH HIS VIDEOS ANYWHERE ELSE BUT IN COMPLETE PRIVACY BEATS ME! HE KILLS ME EVERY TIME 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Love the dialogue!!!
This is a great video and I am impressed with the student asking for the opal buttons!♡♡♡
Red thread works!
Button, button who's got the button. They looked a lot better than I thought they would. Well done,
thank you for the entertaining and funny video excellent as always
The doublet idea is great
lol funny and random. They came out better than I thought they would. Can't believe you actually made it happen.
Very clever and beautiful !!! I wish some buttons like that !!
God bless you! You are a brave man! !!!!
That was definitely a challenge!!
YOUR RIGHT 100% OF THE TIME. I love watching you and your geniuses mind at work. BTW Your nephew is very handsome. The buttons are great and you made a great choice.
Great video. Different but very interesting! Good job!
Yay!! Another video!
Wow... and I thought you were gonna do a non opal video, but this was interesting and very well done. Those are so tiny... reminds me when I used to paint 1" stones to look like animals.
Loved it, had me in "stitches" with the trim saw work at actual speed! 👍
Very entertaining! Another good one.
Your videos are awesome. Funny as hell
LOL again Sir!
You're amazing!!!
I can’t believe you actually did it! I honestly expected it to be a setup for a joke lol
You always have such clever and informative videos, yet you always keep them light and funny. What can be better than learning about opals and other things while getting a giggle or 2 out of it. The buttons turned out to be beautiful!
Love the vid. You have the knack.
I am really enjoying your videos, Thank you for sharing your knowledge and humor. I only would have put in two button holes half as much heartburn .
Madness, but oh so beautiful.
Wow, nice buttons!
Wow that is awesome yeah but making amount of real black opal wow that expensive for 7 love how you made them out of opal but not as expensive love this video amazing and I'm amazed how good you are at cutting wow 👍👏😀😁😎
I've done all you've said. I liked, subscribed, hit the notification, and shared. Thanks for the awesome video you have two new subscribers.
haha I'm the second sub subscriber.
I could see free buttons for your nephew, but free buttons for your nephew's friend?? Damn.
Nice! Loved it!
Awesome seeing buttons being done
@@PulitzerOpal nah mate it's just a tip of the hat to the War Doctor in Doctor Who. I don't think he would have a blue TARDIS as the blood would stand out 😋🤣
@@PulitzerOpal he shows up in "Day of the doctor" and a couple other episodes I think. One of my friends got me into the second iteration of the 00's, now I'm working through the older stuff from the 60's and 70's(some are impossible to find but). I won't go anywhere near the newest woke crap. The War Doctor needs to come and clean house 😂
@@PulitzerOpal and i completely agree. I don't recognise any previous Doctor as anything other than The Doctor so they look really weird in other things. The girl's I'm good with seeing in other things but not the doctor's. They look too out of placey wace.
@@PulitzerOpal tell them they are missing half of the doctors story from the early years. I used to hate older footages and film's but the Doctor healed me of that ailment. This new stuff they can still avoid at all costs but the earlier stuff is a must. Capaldi was the last doctor 👍 I'm not too surprised you hadn't seen it before the boys showed it to you. My mother and uncle watched it growing up in Australia and New Zealand but I don't think the American populace took to it until the 00's iteration came back with a bang.
WOW Beautiful!!!
I always enjoy watching your videos. Thank you
TYVM!
Beautiful xx