LIVE rough opal cutting from BOD headquarters

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Комментарии • 173

  • @garetkonigsfeld2
    @garetkonigsfeld2 15 дней назад +11

    I really like the webbing I think it makes it look like a mini stained glass. Thanks for taking us along

  • @GT-yw8ue
    @GT-yw8ue 14 дней назад +3

    I enjoy these videos more than most tv shows! Determined to get one of Justin’s opals in the not too distant future if I can convince the Wife 😂

  • @johndoherty34
    @johndoherty34 15 дней назад +6

    Just a suggestion, have you ever tried sand blasting the sand off the opal to expose the stone.

  • @stephaniebray3983
    @stephaniebray3983 15 дней назад +4

    I’m glad it’s not me deciding how to cut these. I would be a wreck!

  • @martincoons823
    @martincoons823 13 дней назад +1

    It's getting harder and harder to find channels with integrity and character, that are at the same time interesting and keep my attention. So I watch everything you got , Justin, more than once. Greetings from South Texas, my brother from Downunder

  • @susiebee122
    @susiebee122 15 дней назад +4

    I like the way that black web looks in that stone

  • @didisinclair3605
    @didisinclair3605 15 дней назад +7

    You two are lovely together!!! Wish I could be there!

  • @G.G.8GG
    @G.G.8GG 15 дней назад +2

    Love those two unusual pieces and love those matching smiles!

  • @miriamtretiakov4106
    @miriamtretiakov4106 14 дней назад +1

    Look forward to being at the lightning ridge festival thank you for all your amazing cutting sessions Miriam 😊

  • @taradonovan7856
    @taradonovan7856 15 дней назад +3

    Hey all !! Love from the Kawartha Lakes region Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

  • @marychristie3177
    @marychristie3177 13 дней назад +3

    Hello from the Shetland Islands, North East Scotland, Uk! We're at 60° North!!
    Cheers, Mary x

  • @carltuckerson7718
    @carltuckerson7718 14 дней назад +1

    I think that was the first time I’ve seen one crack on you like that. Beautiful little stone

  • @nancypiros9133
    @nancypiros9133 15 дней назад +1

    Thank you Justin I’m sweating bullets 😅from this session ! That was a wonderful video❣️ Love seeing you Ruth once again!

  • @susannesamuelsson2930
    @susannesamuelsson2930 15 дней назад +1

    Hello Justin and Ruth, and I'm sending you all at BOD greetings from me in Landskrona, Sweden! Mens category of opal jewelry sounds very interesting. Good luck in Lightning Ridge Ruth and BOD! 👋💎👍💍👏

  • @emilyrln
    @emilyrln 5 дней назад

    Wow, that was a nail-biter of a session!! So glad you got some beautiful stones out of it even with the difficulties that cropped up 😊

  • @Tony-gu4sz
    @Tony-gu4sz 11 дней назад

    UK saying hello... I bought a Lightning Ridge "rough nobbie" off eBay from a dealer in California for £11.50.. (talk about a long trip). Looked full of potch with minimal colour (almost two lumps stuck together??)... Gave it a light rub and the colour bar ran right through it on dark/blackish backing, only 11.8 ct.. I've already been offered £245 gbp... All thanks to you Justin!! I wouldn't have even bought it if I hadn't been watching you for the last couple of years... Credit where it's due Justin and the gang!!!

    • @Tony-gu4sz
      @Tony-gu4sz 11 дней назад

      It would really help us amature rubber's if you told us the grit of each wheel you use each time you swap... I rubbed that 11.8 ct on a 4000 wheel.. The only one I have. Colour is Dark blue/purple, green, yellow and pink? It's still in the rough and lightly rubbed, just on opposite sides to reveal the bar, about 2.5-3mm. Whole nobbie is about the size of a broad bean. Final rub is 8,2cts on darkish backing, I don't think it's black... I didn't accept the £245... Gone into my coin stack

    • @Tony-gu4sz
      @Tony-gu4sz 10 дней назад

      When I see tiny gems inbetween your fingers it makes me think the other 800ct's might be worth looking at.... I thought it was welo crap...😂😂

  • @-._just_.me_.
    @-._just_.me_. 15 дней назад +1

    I am going to the festival, so exciting. My first opal event.

  • @user-gh5gb4cz9r
    @user-gh5gb4cz9r 15 дней назад +1

    Missed You you keep me happy, thanks, John dean

  • @lesliecrowther7004
    @lesliecrowther7004 15 дней назад +1

    High, I'm in the UK 🇬🇧 😊,
    When you guys we're live I was sound asleep 😴 💤 😌.
    But having a look 👀 now 09-32 am.
    Due to time and mileage differences always playing catch-up.
    But it's just as good a good number of hours later.
    But there might be a few things we miss out on.
    Love you guys keep doing what your doing.
    Don't think I will ever get over there but, if I did I'd love to come see you.
    True master cutter & polisher.
    Cheers Les.

  • @lanulongcharilanulongchari4914
    @lanulongcharilanulongchari4914 15 дней назад +1

    I'm from Nagaland india loved you're show

  • @user-tg2oo1td9d
    @user-tg2oo1td9d 14 дней назад +1

    The Opal Gods were with you my friend!

  • @johnguindon2319
    @johnguindon2319 14 дней назад

    I love your videos, and have wtched a very many of them. You bring so much beauty in the world, thank you for your kind and generous soul 🙂

  • @carolinepotts5448
    @carolinepotts5448 14 дней назад +1

    Gosh this is so difficult! Clearly you need to be a master to know how to deal with complicated stones like this. There must be many an opal destroyed by people who don’t have your knowledge!

  • @ceanothus_bluemoon
    @ceanothus_bluemoon 14 дней назад

    Amazed I called that difficult but beautiful stone correctly. I must be learning! Great to watch as always. Seeing the beauty that emerges is endlessly fascinating.

  • @Phoenix_Enterprises
    @Phoenix_Enterprises 15 дней назад +1

    N. Texas checking in...someday I will make it over there. Especially, LR and opal festivals. :)

  • @scott5349
    @scott5349 13 дней назад

    WOW, that was a great live ,I had a feeling about that pattern in that last stone.😁😁😁

  • @michaelprue9024
    @michaelprue9024 15 дней назад

    I absolutely love watching you two together. You guys are AWESOME !
    A perfect pair 😊

  • @paulfarrell8792
    @paulfarrell8792 14 дней назад

    Funny stuff there about eyesight. I also found out the real reason you decided on Black Opal Direct. "BOD". Priceless.

  • @melodyfaith7712
    @melodyfaith7712 15 дней назад

    Rough session, but you got some wonderful gems.

  • @paolomarini1085
    @paolomarini1085 3 дня назад

    Central Italy enjoying your show

  • @MARYBOORMAN
    @MARYBOORMAN 13 дней назад

    Hearty Greetings Ruth & Justin from sunny, gorgeous Georgian Bay (Lake Huron) Ontario! Always, repeat ALWAYS love watching your videos! Lovely to see you Ruth looking so pretty and well! :-) MQH

  • @michaelprue9024
    @michaelprue9024 15 дней назад +2

    Nebraska.
    I recently watched a video here on RUclips of a recent LR Opal festival.
    If I ever get the opportunity to go to Australia I will plan it for the 2nd half of July so I can attend. From what I saw it looked awesome.

  • @missharry5727
    @missharry5727 15 дней назад

    They fought you every millimetre of the way. I really thought the black stones were no-hopers at first, but that broad flash pattern was worth waiting for. Pretty little crystals too. I hope you still get your money back and much more.

  • @garymorgan8915
    @garymorgan8915 15 дней назад

    Spring Texas, sorry I missed the live pod,a hurricane blew through here, watching it now waiting for power to come on

  • @user-it4oe7qw5m
    @user-it4oe7qw5m 15 дней назад

    Beautiful as always 😊

  • @thenodiggardener
    @thenodiggardener 15 дней назад +1

    Great set, and looking forward to next weeks video!

  • @AndyFromBeaverton
    @AndyFromBeaverton 15 дней назад +2

    32:37 I'm baffled why you went directly to cutting it in half instead of taking down the sand. I grimaced as I heard the cutting wheel slice.

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker 14 дней назад

    This was fun and you ended up with beautiful stones. Good luck at the tair. See y'a next time.

  • @tonybloker5227
    @tonybloker5227 15 дней назад

    🤩🤩the pain of uncertany is real. Thanks . And much love from Portland Oregon. ( from the bogan side of north portland) 🤣

  • @AlabamaUSA1234
    @AlabamaUSA1234 15 дней назад

    I really enjoyed interacting with your show... Great stuff!

  • @cali5749
    @cali5749 11 дней назад

    Hi from Chico California. Love you guys

  • @philipthicthener3518
    @philipthicthener3518 14 дней назад

    I am coming to Lightning Ridge to buy some rough stock I hope to catch up and finally meet you guys after all the years I have been watching

  • @jackpetersen5776
    @jackpetersen5776 15 дней назад +1

    Hello from Daytona Beach, Florida

  • @amandadonegan2137
    @amandadonegan2137 15 дней назад

    County Cork lreland here.
    🇮🇪💚🇵🇸.
    Love your talent and patience with what seemed a very uncooperative set this time!

  • @remaxima1
    @remaxima1 15 дней назад +1

    Hello from Mount Albert, Canada

  • @elfox3537
    @elfox3537 14 дней назад

    The two of you are adorable!

  • @EpicsodeOne
    @EpicsodeOne 15 дней назад

    How about nooeeeww 😂 you made my day by mentioning this.

  • @juliaboam4436
    @juliaboam4436 15 дней назад

    Aww I wish we could come to Australia 😊❤xxx

  • @Dan-ef2zt
    @Dan-ef2zt 15 дней назад +1

    Hello from North Dakota!

  • @johnmahan9336
    @johnmahan9336 15 дней назад

    Another awesome live stream!

  • @schulzmichael1216
    @schulzmichael1216 15 дней назад

    Happy greetings from Germany

  • @123Shel12
    @123Shel12 15 дней назад +1

    Hello from Nashville Tennessee

  • @ilonajurecska2503
    @ilonajurecska2503 15 дней назад

    Opal is the most beautiful stone 💥💥💥💥

  • @roseannecarratkinson4271
    @roseannecarratkinson4271 13 дней назад

    I hope you put out a video of the show. I'm so excited for you. Btw, I love your wife's glasses. I'd still like to know how you tell a fake opal from a real one in jewelry. I think the one I have,my mom bought it when I was in junior high. It has a high dome and is that gorgeous blue green color.

  • @Sentinelfire
    @Sentinelfire 15 дней назад +1

    Hi from Pollock pines ,ca.

  • @trubadorphotography2541
    @trubadorphotography2541 15 дней назад +19

    You reeeeeeally need to fix your audio levels when going live. It’s always extremely low. If it’s a pre-recorded video, the volume is fine. But the live videos are very low in audio. We have to raise the volume very high, then when a commercial comes on our ears get blasted out. Just watch this video and previous recent live videos, Justin, and you’ll hear it yourself (or not hear it because the audio is so low).🤷🏻‍♂️ Just some constructive food for thought.

  • @VickiMcGuire-db7kj
    @VickiMcGuire-db7kj 15 дней назад

    Thank you

  • @jhallack7491
    @jhallack7491 14 дней назад +1

    Two right, Mate!!!😮

  • @fredkerfwappie8380
    @fredkerfwappie8380 15 дней назад

    Hello from Poulsbo, Washington !

  • @AndreasAmsperger
    @AndreasAmsperger 15 дней назад

    Greetings from Austria

  • @annaharrier4294
    @annaharrier4294 8 дней назад

    Beautiful 100 degrees here Tennessee

  • @gunnyaustria
    @gunnyaustria 11 дней назад

    That was a tough one

  • @paulfarrell8792
    @paulfarrell8792 14 дней назад

    I was hollerin' double sided.

  • @annaharrier4294
    @annaharrier4294 8 дней назад

    Thanks

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker 14 дней назад

    Hi y'all, from Franklin NC

  • @jimmygrant3151
    @jimmygrant3151 13 дней назад

    Nice job.

  • @chriscon1280
    @chriscon1280 15 дней назад

    Hi Kind regards from Germany, Frankfurt/Main

  • @jackpetersen5776
    @jackpetersen5776 15 дней назад

    You compliment each other very nicely!

  • @krissielongknife1479
    @krissielongknife1479 15 дней назад +1

    It was 98F in Arkansas today!

    • @cynthiakoepke2649
      @cynthiakoepke2649 15 дней назад

      I missed it….. It’s 7pm here in Longview Washington, just starting to cool down… We are only 93 at the moment 🥵 It’s usually wet n cold 🌲🦉🌲 Keep on distracting us from the rest of the crazy world with Your own formula for craziness 🩷💜💛💙🧡🤍🩵💚❤️ LOVE YA❣️❣️❣️

  • @jackophof8882
    @jackophof8882 14 дней назад +1

    Time to get the dremel

  • @lauralousherbert5197
    @lauralousherbert5197 14 дней назад

    Laura Sherbert.
    from Nobleton, Florida,
    is near Weeki Wachee,Park

  • @cynthiaclee9209
    @cynthiaclee9209 15 дней назад

    Please, put CC (closed captions) up on all of your videos please, please saying hello from Bendigo Victoria

  • @Marius-u2b
    @Marius-u2b 15 дней назад

    Hi from North Dakota usa

  • @t8312
    @t8312 15 дней назад

    Some very difficult decisions on the last two cuts Justin.
    At least you have an idea what to expect from this opal field.

  • @patriciamoore348
    @patriciamoore348 12 дней назад +1

    Nova Scotia, Canada

  • @PamMills-jy9vy
    @PamMills-jy9vy 15 дней назад

    Hello from Oklahoma City, USA

  • @mifsanta
    @mifsanta 14 дней назад

    Tony from Malta we are boiling @ 36 degrees C

  • @user-mi9eb9dt8o
    @user-mi9eb9dt8o 14 дней назад +1

    Georgia USA

  • @tattoedmat
    @tattoedmat 15 дней назад

    Bit late to the party, been cutting Coober pedy white opal all day gere in a very wet and cold Scotland

  • @pudermcgavin4462
    @pudermcgavin4462 15 дней назад +1

    Minnesota

  • @keithweyerts7343
    @keithweyerts7343 15 дней назад

    Idaho here😊

  • @dylanl2258
    @dylanl2258 15 дней назад

    "But some more." Lol!! :)

  • @susiebee122
    @susiebee122 15 дней назад +1

    Southern California

  • @paulscottbaker6042
    @paulscottbaker6042 15 дней назад

    Hi Paul in Eugene Oregon

  • @jhallack7491
    @jhallack7491 14 дней назад +1

    A good decision trumps an unlucky break....

  • @scottbaxter7095
    @scottbaxter7095 13 дней назад

    Adrian, Michigan, USA

  • @Tom-ce8ib
    @Tom-ce8ib 15 дней назад

    Will there be any opal cutting demonstrations at the Ridge Festival?

  • @williamlloyd3769
    @williamlloyd3769 15 дней назад

    Ventura, California

  • @micheleclem4098
    @micheleclem4098 14 дней назад

    salut fom switerland

  • @debbieward9732
    @debbieward9732 15 дней назад +1

    Is Tamika ok? I haven’t seen her in awhile.

  • @kevintuck2816
    @kevintuck2816 13 дней назад +1

    Broome
    😊😊

  • @jeffreykundinger3301
    @jeffreykundinger3301 15 дней назад

    Rock Bizarre Gallery. Washington St.

  • @finn4785
    @finn4785 15 дней назад

    That was really stressful!

  • @stephaniebray3983
    @stephaniebray3983 15 дней назад

    I wish I could come. I would be nice to everyone.

  • @kristifelts
    @kristifelts День назад

    Arizona very hot here!

  • @luisparreira4284
    @luisparreira4284 15 дней назад

    Hi from Brasil

  • @kevinspafford1334
    @kevinspafford1334 15 дней назад

    Ontario Canada

  • @mikeaveritte5275
    @mikeaveritte5275 15 дней назад

    Asheville North Carolina

  • @annaharrier4294
    @annaharrier4294 8 дней назад

    Clarksville Tennessee

  • @jhallack7491
    @jhallack7491 14 дней назад +1

    Slice