Cleaning up some pretties

australianopal...
Hello viewers,
Trying something different - just cleaning up some pretties to go in a jar. Because when life gives you lemons, you just clean them on RUclips.
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[@scottpeters5624]

An very experienced paint sprayer, told me to add a drop of washing up liquid to water when hand polishing , the water cools and removes debris, the detergent lubricates,, he said the finish is much better,, boy was he right,,
Enjoying your channel👍

[@polishedopals8667]

Might give that a try, could help not hurt my fingers so much

[@scottpeters5624]

@@polishedopals8667 I cut by hand too.
I dop stick my stones as early as possible, this too saves the pinky's.
Washing up liquid definitely improves finish 👌👍

[@ThatOpalGuy]

interesting tip

[@ThatOpalGuy]

great little pieces, very good color. have you considered trying to do doublets?

[@polishedopals8667]

I haven't, I struggle enough to shape 1 thing, nevermind 2 that matches. But if you want them, I can make you a very friendly price 😅