Howdy there That Opal Guy, neat opal, I think considering what you started with you did awesome, and the few issues left were not something that you could fix and still have an opal left. So well done and thank you for sharing its journey.
Not every stone is going to be a complete winner, but you've found the beauty in it and have a pretty gem with some character. Sometimes you just have to work with what nature gives you! 😊
YES! DON! It was a'smilin' at all of us! That is just precious and unique altogether! I would use that as a selling point, not as an inclusion. I'd name it the "smiling face opal." It turned out beautifully, as your skills bring out as much of the colors as possible. And I'm sure that's why you paused the stone under the light when the brilliant blue shot out from the rest. You are starting to become more skilled at 'seeing' the stone's unique qualities and keeping it as natural as possible. Thanks for showing us this gorgeous opal. I would value it around $85 and up. I have a question for you. What kind of light are you using when you are cutting and grinding the opals? I ask because my vision is going downhill and this type of light would help me. Blessings from Alabama ❤️
thanks for your compliment. I have learned a lot, but ther eis so much more to go. I am using 3 LED bulb lights, I believe 2 are 5000k and 1 is 2700k and all are equivalent to 100 w incandescent bulbs.
@@ThatOpalGuy That's why I can see the stones so much better... Even on videos, to a certain extent, it is hard to see. You must have bought a different camera, too, as it's a crystal clear video.
What do you think? Did I make the right decision? Maybe I should have cut from the bottom side, and gone for a cushion shape, that included the color I ground off? Anyway, it's done now. Thanks for watching!
@OhPalOpals including all the breaks for closeups, getting camera and mic set up... fairly long. Actual time cutting and polishing maybe 2 hours tops. I'm not genuinely fast at this.
Howdy there That Opal Guy, neat opal, I think considering what you started with you did awesome, and the few issues left were not something that you could fix and still have an opal left. So well done and thank you for sharing its journey.
Had I cut from the other side, they would be gone, but certainly other issues would have remained.
Great channel ty.
I appreciate you watching! Thanks for the compliment, also.
Not every stone is going to be a complete winner, but you've found the beauty in it and have a pretty gem with some character. Sometimes you just have to work with what nature gives you!
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well, a cushion cut from the best part of it WOULD have been a prettier stone, I feel, but it is done. The result is still very nice.
It still a beautiful stone and like you said , set it in a closed back style and no one would ever know , they will just see the pretty side 🥰
pretty much. its a great stone for people beginning to silversmith. no pressure because it is not a valuable stone.
Ohh that looks like that is going to be a nice one. Can't wait to watch!
@@RockSolidPassion I hope it works out
YES! DON! It was a'smilin' at all of us! That is just precious and unique altogether! I would use that as a selling point, not as an inclusion. I'd name it the "smiling face opal." It turned out beautifully, as your skills bring out as much of the colors as possible. And I'm sure that's why you paused the stone under the light when the brilliant blue shot out from the rest. You are starting to become more skilled at 'seeing' the stone's unique qualities and keeping it as natural as possible. Thanks for showing us this gorgeous opal. I would value it around $85 and up.
I have a question for you. What kind of light are you using when you are cutting and grinding the opals? I ask because my vision is going downhill and this type of light would help me. Blessings from Alabama ❤️
thanks for your compliment. I have learned a lot, but ther eis so much more to go.
I am using 3 LED bulb lights, I believe 2 are 5000k and 1 is 2700k and all are equivalent to 100 w incandescent bulbs.
@@ThatOpalGuy That's why I can see the stones so much better... Even on videos, to a certain extent, it is hard to see. You must have bought a different camera, too, as it's a crystal clear video.
yeah. even with that there are improvements, somewhere.
I think that looks beautiful😍
I do like the patterns in the "lights" and that they are not so bright❤
I can only get what the opal wants me to get, to the best of my ability.
What do you think? Did I make the right decision? Maybe I should have cut from the bottom side, and gone for a cushion shape, that included the color I ground off?
Anyway, it's done now. Thanks for watching!
Haven’t watched yet, doesn’t go live until tomorrow l
How long did it take? I'm mostly doing things by hand but used a dremel for the first time on Tuesday
@OhPalOpals including all the breaks for closeups, getting camera and mic set up... fairly long. Actual time cutting and polishing maybe 2 hours tops. I'm not genuinely fast at this.