Stop Your Opals From Cracking! Here’s How

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  • Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
  • In this video, I cut opal cabochons from Coober Pedy. Both light opal and dark opal are used and arrowhead is also made. Important information about how to stop Australian opal from cracking.
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  • @vanman0011
    @vanman0011 2 года назад +1

    You are so giving. People need to take note of your giving, loving, and honesty. Keep cutting man.

  • @silverunicorn2645
    @silverunicorn2645 2 года назад +1

    Good to hear you remembered Sheila on mother's day. Wouldn't want her off on another tear filled, rage induced, opal bender. Zuck was pretty lost without her, last time🤭👍❤️🦄

  • @kurtsloop2462
    @kurtsloop2462 2 года назад +1

    Its 4:42 am and this is the perfect video for someone who cant sleep. Informative enough to keep me interested but just long enough to make want to go to sleep

  • @robertfwalsh4625
    @robertfwalsh4625 2 года назад

    Of all the things I enjoy about your blogs, is learning something and the parts with the fur babies 👶

  • @baobei9337
    @baobei9337 2 года назад

    Sofia is just wow. And the shape of the arrowhead is really pleasing to the eye!

  • @JmeWink
    @JmeWink 2 года назад

    I am obsessed with all of these opals, but Sophie and Shim have my heart!!!! Thank you for sharing these videos. I will never be a Opal jeweler, but I love Opals!!! 🥰🥰🥰

    • @JmeWink
      @JmeWink 2 года назад

      @@PulitzerOpal 😱😱😱 I did not know this!!!! However, I avoid all jewelry when diving! Lol

  • @tracey1240
    @tracey1240 2 года назад

    I can't believe you give such beautiful opals away. They are fabulous!

  • @sharynhay9993
    @sharynhay9993 2 года назад

    Keeping opal jewelery in water is new to me. I like them all that you made today.

  • @dm.daroza7040
    @dm.daroza7040 2 года назад +4

    I'm new to your videos and just started watching. I'm really enjoying the entertainment and knowledge you give your viewers. As a senior October baby I have always been facinated with my birthstone. Your information on all types of opals cracking and how to prevent them from cracking was new knowledge to me. I dont own an opal but if I ever do I'll remember your invaluable tips. Thank you for taking the time to make your videos.

  • @wayne1959
    @wayne1959 2 года назад

    as usual, lots of ooo's and ahh's from our side of the screen tonight.. And Then! we watched Donald cut some beautiful opal..Thankyou Shiela for bringing our favourite youtuber back again. Take care until next we enjoy our time together.

  • @cweave02
    @cweave02 2 года назад

    Love watching your kids play, and watching you man-splain opals!!

  • @flyingcheff
    @flyingcheff 2 года назад

    I love your humor, never a dull moment, you keep up with your stones!!!

  • @mitchwyant9494
    @mitchwyant9494 Год назад

    I can't believe how generous you are and it really draws people in to the world of gems.

    • @mitchwyant9494
      @mitchwyant9494 Год назад

      @Ramitheicon12 Did I win something?! That would be awesome! I never expected to get a gemstone from a real opal artist. How amazing! What do I need to do?

  • @bobsjess
    @bobsjess 2 года назад

    I'm so fascinated with opal and it's diversity. It truly is a remarkable gem.

  • @kennethnew3075
    @kennethnew3075 2 года назад

    After watching grabbed all of my opal projects and some that I have stashed and gave them all a well deserved bath. Thanks for the info.

  • @Sera-Marie
    @Sera-Marie 2 года назад

    I love how much fun you are having in your videos now. You really do have some beautiful stones there. Much love to you

  • @drew8282
    @drew8282 2 года назад

    Omg the queen of the opals is so cool! The colors are crazy good and it’s such a satisfying shape.

  • @MikeNeri1
    @MikeNeri1 2 года назад

    Still love watching your videos; even after all these years!😁

  • @mattb.3168
    @mattb.3168 2 года назад

    The purple sparks coming off of that last opal look amazing!

  • @stephenscordato4321
    @stephenscordato4321 2 года назад

    I've been making wire wraps for about 4 years on and off, adding more traditional techniques in my pieces as I learn more. Just starting to get my feet wet with cabochons and opals. Thanks for all the know-how, information, and entertainment.

  • @Landogarner83
    @Landogarner83 2 года назад

    Beautiful opals and cats.
    Always nice to watch your videos.

  • @stoneglassandmetal3207
    @stoneglassandmetal3207 2 года назад

    Another Pulitzer video and another spontaneous laugh … never fails to humor me . Thank you very much !

  • @enkidu9705
    @enkidu9705 2 года назад

    Another great video, Pulitzer. Beautiful work, as always. Thanks for the learning and the laughs.

  • @shywatcher1961
    @shywatcher1961 2 года назад

    that opal arrowhead looks fantastic and so do all the opals you cut.

  • @marionbradley6236
    @marionbradley6236 2 года назад

    Yep, Master Cutter and renown comedian!! 😄😄😄 Love your stones!! ❤

  • @joshuahoman5014
    @joshuahoman5014 2 года назад

    I absolutely love the names you give to the opals 😂

  • @gamesssful
    @gamesssful 2 года назад

    Love your videos . You and Shelia make me laugh . It's 5: 45 in the morning. Nice way to start my day. Thanks

  • @saushasausha9113
    @saushasausha9113 Год назад

    This was wonderful! Thank you! My daughter and I are new to opal cutting . This was quite helpful ! Beautiful !!!

  • @patricklarkin4389
    @patricklarkin4389 Год назад

    I think the dome and polish are the best on You Tube I watch around ten different lapidary channels and you are the admiral of them all!!!! Well I also love your sense of humor keep me laughing. You did an amazing job on every stone.

    • @PulitzerOpal
      @PulitzerOpal  5 месяцев назад

      Sorry for the late reply, patrick!

  • @brucewoodard5796
    @brucewoodard5796 2 года назад

    Love watching you turn opals into such beautiful gems love opals and your channel Hi from Tennessee

  • @littletrev4585
    @littletrev4585 2 года назад

    The RUclips algorithm keeps hiding your videos from my feed but I won’t stop searching for your channel to fill my opal addiction!

  • @veggiesarefruits
    @veggiesarefruits 2 года назад

    Dang...them's a lot of rubies! Love the opal queen. Turned out beautifully!

  • @bufdaman
    @bufdaman 2 года назад

    cant wait for the birthstone video, I've designed a libra pendant for myself with opal and tourmaline cased in silver. its my first project and your channel has helped greatly. thanks.

  • @archangelzed601
    @archangelzed601 2 года назад

    Just finished my second to last semester at college and you uploaded. It’s a good day.

  • @scottryals3191
    @scottryals3191 2 года назад

    Your arrowheads are terrific. Well done.

  • @timsweat6801
    @timsweat6801 2 года назад

    All the stones you do just amaze me. Their all beautiful

  • @kalebmiles7446
    @kalebmiles7446 2 года назад

    Beautiful outcome on the stones from the big white opal!

  • @Burtonwoodworks
    @Burtonwoodworks 2 года назад

    Love the videos. Keep them coming, and always enjoy seeing the opal arrowheads.

  • @tylorwilson3947
    @tylorwilson3947 2 года назад

    I can't express enough how much I love every bit of knowledge I get from you, thank you very much.

  • @veandor
    @veandor 2 года назад

    These opals are so beautiful. I have got a labradorite which I find already fascinating how it breaks light but these one can’t even compare. Much more colorful and vibrant

  • @aurorapavlish-carpenter3978
    @aurorapavlish-carpenter3978 2 года назад

    That opal is mesmerizing!

  • @mjwilliams90
    @mjwilliams90 2 года назад

    Your vids are so sparkley! I love watching them!

  • @fiftyhunnug
    @fiftyhunnug 2 года назад

    Was unable to watch youtube for a while due to work obligations. Came back to TWO videos from the colonel. Good day.

    • @fiftyhunnug
      @fiftyhunnug 2 года назад

      @@PulitzerOpal no complaints from this guy. Life happens.

  • @Vanman458
    @Vanman458 2 года назад

    Best opal cutting channel on youtube!

  • @JohnP538
    @JohnP538 2 года назад

    I always love watching you work. Keep the videos coming.

  • @ColinPeacock
    @ColinPeacock 2 года назад

    You are great. Best opal channel and content out there.

  • @maryannkom299
    @maryannkom299 2 года назад

    The opals are so beautiful. I love white opal. I know black opal is the king of all opals, but the white are gorgeous.

  • @Nirumak
    @Nirumak 2 года назад

    Loved the video! I've been interested in opal for awhile now so I'm happy that I figured out how to stop it from cracking before I actually got some myself

  • @johnathanmotta9545
    @johnathanmotta9545 2 года назад

    I get soo excited when I see you upload a video 🙂...God speed and bless you for all the laughs man.

  • @maddi9174
    @maddi9174 2 года назад

    I am so glad I stumbled upon your page !! I just started teaching myself about opals in hope to go through more classes at GIA for my own personal interests!

  • @bdavis1193
    @bdavis1193 2 года назад

    Arrowheads are beautiful....congrats to all of the winners

  • @Evolyutsiya
    @Evolyutsiya 2 года назад

    Thankyou for the vid, Always enjoy your Witte humor. That sophia stone is breath taking! also liked seeing your shield opal jewelry, keep em comin sir.

  • @liberace2528
    @liberace2528 2 года назад

    You are truly the surgeon of opal!

  • @jonmaegdlin4278
    @jonmaegdlin4278 2 года назад

    I never miss any of your uploads. Love your finished jewelry. Im one myself but rarely if ever get to work in gold these days. Anyway your a good showman.
    JM

  • @mfizzle36
    @mfizzle36 2 года назад

    Indeed your new friends are quite the crew. I would love to add one to my jewelry box.

  • @statewench2828
    @statewench2828 2 года назад

    Loved the Mother's Day bit!

  • @loctruong8160
    @loctruong8160 2 года назад

    Thanks for the video. I love watching gemstone cutting.

  • @martyparsons8395
    @martyparsons8395 2 года назад

    All beautiful stones! Thanks for the lesson, ive wondered how to properly care for my opals!

  • @brandonweller6233
    @brandonweller6233 2 года назад

    Your videos are awesome, and I love the creativity of the arrowheads!

  • @TehDobster
    @TehDobster 2 года назад

    Thanks as always for the giveaways - they are incredible. Good luck everyone!

  • @joostlammertsvanbueren1868
    @joostlammertsvanbueren1868 2 года назад +1

    WoW those all turned out STUNNING and congrats to the giveaway winners and imma need fang love this channel and i Will be storing my opals in water now

  • @jerrylay8843
    @jerrylay8843 2 года назад

    Thank You as every time I see your work it makes my day wonderful .The things you make are so fine I could watch your work all day .Never boring .Keep making beautiful opals for many more Years .

  • @jedcass5366
    @jedcass5366 2 года назад

    Fantastic video and lovely opals! I have been interested in lapidary art for a long time, and I feel compelled to get involved after watching this. Congrats to the winners!

  • @mandab.3180
    @mandab.3180 2 года назад

    i could watch you make arrowheads all day, they're so cool

    • @ThatOpalGuy
      @ThatOpalGuy 2 года назад

      It's fun to watch the process, sped up.

  • @eylookturkeys
    @eylookturkeys 2 года назад

    Your videos are always a blast to watch. Beautiful stones, top-tier humor, and now adorable pets?! I didn't need more reasons to watch, but...

  • @sorenhauge2794
    @sorenhauge2794 2 года назад

    I always enjoy your videos. The info on storing opal jewelry in water is going to be helpful since my wife loves opal

  • @runpurebloodrun2355
    @runpurebloodrun2355 Год назад

    Man, your such a breath of fresh air. Thank you

  • @Hammer...777
    @Hammer...777 Год назад

    Them arrowheads are on point. 😮very nice sir

  • @flatwater5
    @flatwater5 2 года назад

    The stones are just breathtaking. Thank you so much for these videos, I always learn something!

  • @scottlambright9315
    @scottlambright9315 2 года назад

    Love the arrowheads and all the opals not to mention the rubys and moonstone are some cool runners up

  • @kathyalley5856
    @kathyalley5856 2 года назад

    I love the video, I learned about keeping opals in water from a dealer at the Tucson Rock and Gem show years ago. Thought at that time it was just his way to make the stones shine more. But know I know why.. Love your cats they are a hoot!!!!

  • @realmms
    @realmms 2 года назад

    I love your work !!! And your tip about storing jewelry, amaze-balls!

  • @Happyharhar
    @Happyharhar 2 года назад

    Once again you've done a spectacular job. Especially love the arrowhead 👍

  • @E.o.t.4637
    @E.o.t.4637 2 года назад

    wow! never saw an arrowhead out of opal!!! stunning

  • @williamsivertsson6441
    @williamsivertsson6441 2 года назад

    Beautiful work! Trouble is too cute have a nice Mother’s Day

  • @stonzbonesandcollectibles2214
    @stonzbonesandcollectibles2214 2 года назад

    Hopper needs a raise. As his manager, I would just like to point out that he isn’t getting hazard pay- even though you’re clearly making him
    participate in kitchen parkour and AcroCATics without a net. 😂

  • @jamesbarisitz4794
    @jamesbarisitz4794 2 года назад

    Great episode. Lots of opal acreage to feast the eyes on! 😃

  • @charlottetharp8381
    @charlottetharp8381 2 года назад +1

    So beautiful arrow head!! 😄👍💕

  • @danielbueche5686
    @danielbueche5686 2 года назад +1

    Always love watching opal videos. I'm still trying to find investors so that I may take the classes to become certified gemologist specializing in opal and get the equipment to cut opals myself

    • @OneOfAMine
      @OneOfAMine 2 года назад +1

      Dat Be A Gemologist Mate!
      Good luck in yer quest me friend, be careful what ya wish fer tho eh mate!...lol

    • @danielbueche5686
      @danielbueche5686 2 года назад +1

      @@OneOfAMine Thanks I had meant gemologist must have been an auto correct problem

    • @OneOfAMine
      @OneOfAMine 2 года назад

      @@danielbueche5686 Happens ta me all da time me friend!
      Not attempting ta be a grammar Nazi, being a Gemologist meself it's kinda built inta the DNA!...lol
      What part of da planet do ya hail from mate?
      There are only two (2) educational institutions ya want to attend, ya may already know dat as well...
      Wish ya da best O luck in yer endeavors!
      However Trigger Warning ⚠️...
      Messing about wit Opal will most certainly lend y'all ta becomin an Opaloholic without a doubt!
      If yer ever about da area O Oregon in da Great Pacific NW I'd be more dan happy ta share some o me 40+ years in da field wit ya!
      I have some educational vids, notta nuttin like ol DP tho...
      I would never spam his post tho as
      His informal & comedic way of sharin his love fer Opal, & conversations wit Sheila is the highlight O me day when he post!
      Also he is much better friends wit Murry Willis & might get me Opal supply cut off!...lol
      Peace be wit ya mate!
      ✌😎👉💎👈😉👍

  • @artistocracy
    @artistocracy 2 года назад

    I think your cats are hilarious! Congrats to the winners.

  • @shanecarubbi7864
    @shanecarubbi7864 2 года назад

    Great stuff like always, congratulations to all the lucky winners 🎉🎉

  • @myu_
    @myu_ 2 года назад

    Thanks for the video, colonel, ive been watching you for a long time and you're one of my favs on youtube. love your sense of humour and wise knowledge ❤️💜

  • @mt_fitt493
    @mt_fitt493 2 года назад

    lol the cat scratching sped up definitely adds a nice touch

  • @zdrowyzabek6939
    @zdrowyzabek6939 2 года назад

    Very beautiful stones, and so interesting how you know where to cut to get the most beautiful pieces. Also you have very calming voice, I'm new here, but for sure I will stay for more content. I made jewellery myself, and everything about stones and minerals is so interesting for me. Have a beautiful day 🌞😊

  • @kellylutey7506
    @kellylutey7506 2 года назад +1

    It’s summer and I just don’t have time to watch as much RUclips so I’m weeding out lesser interesting videos.
    You made the cut!
    You’re welcome🤣

    • @kellylutey7506
      @kellylutey7506 2 года назад

      @@PulitzerOpal
      Sure did! I was signing autographs for minutes after it aired!

  • @hayleyprescott2662
    @hayleyprescott2662 2 года назад

    Thank you for once again giving this opalholic her fix.

  • @HandTightGarage
    @HandTightGarage 2 года назад

    Man, that Hubert stone is just a beautiful heart shape.

  • @baileyallard85
    @baileyallard85 2 года назад

    Another great opal video. I love watching your channel!

  • @Opallovers
    @Opallovers 2 года назад

    Finally someone said it, All opals can crack.. Spontaneously! haha
    Opal jewelry in water!? That's a first ! I always love the cracking sounds of opal, it's like music 😅 I'm so sad I missed the arrowhead giveaway!
    Thanks for sharing your unbiased knowledge.

  • @jantrueper8438
    @jantrueper8438 2 года назад +1

    Your vids never disappoint! Thanks for letting us see these beautiful stones!

  • @Taylor-fc1ii
    @Taylor-fc1ii 2 года назад

    Hello pulizer sir I've watched all of you're videos learned lots and applied all I have learned. I appreciate you more than you can imagine. You're trail and error approach to Ethiopia opal save me ton of money and the knowledge priceless. Lol bottom line in my rant would be THANK YOU SIR!!!

  • @rockhoundingwithjasperblue
    @rockhoundingwithjasperblue 2 года назад

    Fabulous usage of available Opal!!💎

  • @DeluxeJustDeluxe
    @DeluxeJustDeluxe 2 года назад

    Waiting to see each gem revealed and every one unique is really great,the facts about opal and craftsmanship come by much experience…but the humor/props and references complete it all. Thanks for everything.

  • @Liz_Dave
    @Liz_Dave 2 года назад +40

    I think it's amazing that you give away so much opal to people. Congratulations to the winners!

    • @ThatOpalGuy
      @ThatOpalGuy 2 года назад +6

      The admiral is a great guy, certainly.

    • @bigwhale5840
      @bigwhale5840 2 года назад +2

      What about us losers man .😨😲😈😂

    • @deborahferguson1163
      @deborahferguson1163 10 месяцев назад +1

      Bigwhale, you’re in good company…!

  • @garybaker1354
    @garybaker1354 2 года назад +1

    Hey Don,great to watch another episode ,you never disapoint ,beautiful stones yet again,I don't know if everyone appreciates just how hard it is to come up with the content week after week like you do,but you make it look easy, I hope trouble doesn't decide to scratch Sheila's face,I'd be mortified if she couldn't wink like that at me any more, ahhh can't wait for the next instalment.......Regards gary

  • @Thesradwanful
    @Thesradwanful 2 года назад

    A magnificent video of magnificent stones .. Black Bart is one of the best I have ever seen .. Keep up the awesome artistic work 👍

  • @joepoydack7536
    @joepoydack7536 2 года назад

    Another great video! Thank you for the beautiful stones and the educational information you share.

  • @AHuy9239
    @AHuy9239 2 года назад

    Thanks for the advice about keeping opal in water. I hope to get an opal some day.

  • @intothecalm420
    @intothecalm420 2 года назад

    Another Gem of a video sir.
    Always like to see your channel name when it comes up.

  • @Tin-so2iw
    @Tin-so2iw 2 года назад

    your videos are always the most entertaining!