Cutting opal lesson Cutting play of color
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Father and son are at it again, this time Saxon is learning to cut colored rough.
Patience and practice eventually get you to perfection.
Justin takes Saxon through the tips and tricks of his second-generation lapidary and opal-cutting expertise while spending some quality father-and-son-time.
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What a beautiful gift to be able to continue your dear father’s legacy now to your own son! I felt the emotion as he sat with the lighter & wax! Well done teacher & student! Beautiful gems for generations 🎉
Enjoyed your video...and a note to your son, "Have patience with dear old dad, he's got many years of experience he's trying to squeeze into every minute of advice".
It is so nice to see your son learning from a master! You have to be so proud of him!
Yes, thank you I am
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Mr. Justin , your son looks up at you, like I would imagine you looked at your dad!!! What a beautiful Blessing!!! Your father would be proud 🙏🏼
Indeed... I noticed that too... Kind of expectantly, like "How was that?"
Saying hi from Huntington Beach California. I really enjoy seeing you and your boy. Reminds me of my dad teaching me the jeweler trade in the 80s...I was 16 years old learning to make 18k gold jewelry.
I'm 52 now😁
I'm sure you'll both cherish these times for the rest of your lives 😊👍
Yes I will remember this and also we have it on video to watch back again and again
Hey Mr. Saxon! Be patient with your self and with your Father’s guidance and advice…. It takes a long time to become the perfect cutter, as your father knows! He’s been there too - many years ago! Good thing is that you have a rare teacher in a rare career. Patience pays off, Kiddo! ☺️ 👍 🖖✌️ 🪨
Love to see a father and son interacting. Sure he's gonna learn well and be successful.
How cute ....his smile looks just like yours!
Well done, Saxon! That degree of scrutiny, knowing thousands would be watching later, would have me just a tad on edge. You handled that like a pro! I love the shape of that opal; my favorite!
Thank you Stephanie
Can't wait to see more of Saxon's lessons on bigger pieces.
Poor Saxon with his floppy dopstick. Lovely to see the craft being passed on.
This was so lovely to watch, thanks for sharing this special father-son rite of passage ❤
Glad you enjoyed it
Wow! Two peas in a pod!!! 🟢🟢
A great first attempt, Saxon! 🌈
You must be so proud, Justin as would your Dad be too.
Love from the UK! x
Really nice vid of you and your son, enjoyable to watch. Would be good to see him progress in a vid every now and then 😊
Saxon has an artists hands and focus. What a great skill to learn. I can see him enjoying it even more as he progresses. His quiet personality is adorable. What a sweet kid. How lucky to be your kid, too! 👊❤
I has really great to see Saxon cut his first opal, and to see you give him positive reinforcement on how to correct his errors. With you teaching him, he will be a great Opal cutter one day, just like his Dad, and your Dad.
❤❤❤ them and the gems they lovingly bring to life.... The opal somehow absorbs and reflects the ❤ and I think that tiny gem ✨ ✨ fashioned with ❤ by father and son... and again father and son, is if a proud grand dad was not standing over them smiling...., this gem holds the memory and love.... Of generations.... It's beautiful.... more priceless than..... Dare I say??? ... That stone is priceless for the lucky owner who can wear that ❤ eternally ..... the dipstick moment guys ❤❤❤❤
. How much is this priceless gem?
To wear the ❤❤❤ of three men?
THANK u....
From Saxony.... England
I think its really important to show these types of videos, there are aspects of skill in EVERY single thing you show us, and to post videos of a true beginner helps lower viewer's expectations of their own lapidary journey.
I'm still not that fast at making cabs and I've been doing it at least once a week for almost 1 year. being as fast as Justin really does take years, but I'm already implementing some of the techniques I've seen on this channel, it changed my process immediately!
It was so cute to see the dopping process, especially when the wax was twisted...showing mistakes, and especially documenting them to look back on as Saxon progresses, will be really cool/helpful, and it will be a great series, if you make father son videos a regular thing. I know I'd watch them
Love this. Hope to see more of father and son❤❤
I loved this video so much. You talking about finger dexterity taking years and then your son doing it reminded me what watching a master looks like. You make cutting look effortless. I thought this would be a cool hobby, but this video made me realize I don't have the time. Thanks for your content.
Very interesting... You're very kind and so wise with Saxon... That's the best way to give some good advises and the passion... Saxon will be a great cutter... I wish all the best to you
Awesome job. I love the father and son passing of the touch through generations. It's a beautiful thing. Father is proud but so would be the grandfather. Keep up the good works gentlemen.
Looks like a Witches stone may have something. Congratulations, Justin.
❤ Learning is soo great!
So heartwarming to see this video with father & son! ❤ Since I’m also a father, it humbles me to be part of your journey. Thank you Justin & Saxon. Looking forward to many more episodes. Blessings and good health to all. 🙏🏻
Well done Saxon! Justin, you must be super proud. I love seeing a trade, an art form, passed down through the generations. This made my day!
Nice job on that opal, Saxon!
I have to admit that I improved quite a lot once I took you pop’s advice and stopped shaping stones on dop sticks.
…I’m pretty sure my finger nails will grow back soon. Haha.
Cheers.
Love watching you teaching your son. Such a great kid, and him wanting to learn. Warmed my heart and brought a tear to my eye. You show such love and respect for each other . Saxon couldn't have a better teacher. And he knows it. You can tell how proud he is of you. Blessings and may you two be working together for a lone long time. 💞😉
So charming watching you mentor your son and watching him learn. So beautiful.
This was so sweet to watch. Thank you for making this video.
Saxon sounds like a man of few words. He must watch many of your videos, I think, and then he'll learn to talk about his thoughts. He cleaned it up well! Shaping will come with experience. ❤
He has many words lol. Sometimes I can't stop him talking
😂
I almost teared up watching Saxon lighting the flame with your father's lighter. I bet your heart was filled to bursting with emotion also. Kudos Saxon, you are learning from the best! ❤❤❤😢✌🇨🇦
So kind thank you
😢Indeed... How Blessed we are to see the Beginnings of a Torch being passed from one Generation to the next🔥
But most important did you teach Saxon to dance 😮😮
Saxon certainly inherited the gift. That stone was a beauty. Love watching a father pass on the skills to the son.❤😮😊
Nice to see you guiding Saxon through the next step in both of your lives.❤
More to come!
Definitely enjoyed seeing Saxon learning from you. Wonderful to see this passed on from father to son.
It was heartwarming to watch the 2 of you work together, and I cried a little when Saxon picked up the lighter. I think the opal turned out beautiful!
Thank you for letting us share in your precious family moment. I love that you'll have the video to look back on any time in the future. I hope you all have a lovely day 😊
Such a nice starter piece you have him. Just take sand off and shape. I guess you'll move into more difficult gems later. I also like your patience. When my dad was teaching me to weld, I'd start and then 1 minute later he would take over because I was going too slow.
Thank you
It's so cool that you're son is doing such a good job. Love you guys so much 💖
Nice to see two generations of knowledge, experience and expertise passing on to the third.
🥰...special dad and son moment....love it ! Must have brought you back to when your dad was teaching you...
What a wonderful experience to have with your son, Justin. A proud moment for both of you. Wishing you all the best in life. 😊
And thanks to the Interweb, an Old Saxon can go back and watch Vids of him and The Old Man, way back when👴
This was so nice to watch. I got a bit teary-eyed watching Saxon using his grandad's lighter to light the burner. He did an amazing job!! Justin, you must be so proud!
My Dad passed when I was around Saxons age, and I'd give anything to go back in time and experience a moment like this. What a lucky guy he is to have a father like you. Seeing skilled craftsmanship being handed down through generational knowledge is such a beautiful thing and something I'm afraid is being lost over time. Regardless whether he chooses to pursue opal cutting or not, this is very special. Thank you for sharing this with the us Justin.
Great to see the expertise being passed on
That was amazing. Thank You! Got a little teary when he picked up that lighter. 💝
Being able to pass on your knowledge of stone work to your son is a precious gift for both of you. Your father would be proud of both of you.
Excellent work, Saxon. A nice little blue gumdrop you have created! Certainly, it doesn't hurt to have great equipment and the best teacher I know standing at your side.
When I got a good look at that rough close up I knew that, should I be the owner, I would be taking that sand off the back. But that has NOTHING to do with my fetish for double sided stones. NOPE, not a thing!
lol thanks Don
Nice video of both of you while Justin is trying to pass on the knowledge.
Justin, again, you can cancel out the machine noise by including an inversion (microphone level) amplifier, then adding that to your mic level.
It can be adjusted (the machine mic level) to (almost perfectly) cancel it out. I’d get one of your friends to do this. Do it before going into the mixer.
Cheers.
Update : Digital audio workstations (DAW), have (per channel), an INV button on them. That’s the answer to your problem on grinding wheels. Install a microphone on the grinder, connect it to a channel, do the INV on it. That should bring that noise down. You’ll have to adjust its level.
Great job Saxson 🎉 & great job Justin ❤.
There is certainly an art in any craft.
The fact you are happy to impart & share your knowledge is tremendous 👏 and patience to spend time with those willing to learn.
Bravo 🙌 men 🍺🥃🍻👌
Thank you so much 😀
What a great job Saxon! You will only get better as time goes by! I don’t know how you were able to hold the gem so well, I’d be all thumbs 😮. ❤BOD
Thanks so much!
Thank you for sharing your Incredible journey, I really appreciate cc/subtitles, I'm hearing impaired, I dont want to miss anything you say.
Wow! What an amazing job Saxon. Don't be afraid to grind on those fingertips, they'll grow back eventually. LOL
Very nice stone cut by you, Saxon. Every little mistake is a learning experience. Always keep your mind open to learning more, Saxon!! You're just starting to follow in the family tradition, and you did a marvelous job with this beautiful, high dome, crystal Opal that was full of colour!! Job well done, mate!! From your friend, a Retired Paramedic, and an S&R Dog and Handler Team Trainer and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦
Well on his way, practice practice practice!!
Great looking stone too!
This is one of the most touching videos you've ever shared with us Justin. Well done Saxon! You are already an amazing artisan!
Why didn’t you get him on it when he was younger?
My father was a carpenter and he always took me to his workshop from about 7 years old on a saturday if he was there for the day. I ended up knowing a lot and was already on my way to being a skilled craftsman at the age of 16.
I already can't wait to see the follow-up to this video, when the student becomes the master😎.
Justin, it would be great to see more of these videos with Saxon's learning process ❤
I've ground my knuckle many times working on stones because the nest wheel was dry
He's going to be a top notch opal cutter. It's in his blood. He's got two generations of experts before him.
Super cool that Saxson wants to learn your amazing skill and that you are willing to take the time to teach him.
Such a touching video! You guys have the same smile.
You are so kind
Saxon has the best possible teacher im sure he will be as good as you in no time
Justin , this is so cool to see you with your Son💕!
Love it 😍❣️
Justin you were very clear and precise directing Saxon. What a wonderful relationship you both share. Well done Saxon, your not just a lovely looking lad, you have great skills too, just like your Dad. Thank you Justin for sharing a bit of your private world with us, and also to Black Opal Direct, always love Tuesdays and the newest episode ........ Until next week...........
Yay thank you Top cat and thank you for always being there to support
Oh, my ❤. Love this. Well done.
I'm glad you like it
I imagined your dad watching over you and smiling down on both of you as pass the skills your father taught you on to Saxon. It warms my heart that the legacy will live on💕 some day it will be him taking about what his journey with you!
I was especially misty-eyed when Saxon reached for that Zippo🔥
This “vids with the kid” thing is your best content hands down. Just gets ya right in the feels, the old boy would be watching with the biggest smile👌🇦🇺
I suggest a playlist with his whole journey
You have a very talented dad to learn from.
that's truly a nice stone❤
Rutulated,,, awesome 😊
Wow, handsome kid indeed, carry on the legacy Saxon 😊
Thank you
wuauw... The next master gemcutter... Master opalcutter... 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽
Oi oi 🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️
Well done Saxon 👏👍❤️
Great to see this ❤
Thank you
Yes bring it on ehoa 😂
Wow, dad.... excellent tutoring. You gently built confidence into your son and his skills.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Well done Saxon 💛
I would buy Saxons Gem. I like perfect, imperfect things. Well done! 😃
Beautiful Opal Saxon!!! This is an AMAZING video for beginners!! LIVE AND LEARN!!! TY Justin and your SON!!! What a LEGACY!!! BOTH of you, please be patient, and be the ULTIMATE BLACK OPAL shapers TOGETHER!!!
Well done Saxon! Yet again showing natural talent in handling the stone, and I think he really does have a good eye for cutting. Just needs the confidence experience brings now.
Well done Saxon and Justin ....its all about craftmanship and skill !
saxon, your father and grand dad have made millions of dollars from cutting opals... Then, you should make billions... ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽
What an incredibly hansom and smart young man you have raised!!! Love seeing another generation of beautiful opal gem creators!! Love to you all! PS Oh the jokes I could have made if this wasn't such a beautiful wholesome family show!! lol Love you guys!!!! Oh and PSS I am LOVING alot of the new boulder opal on the website!!! I absolutely love the boulder opal, especially if it has a blue seam that looks like lightning!!! That beautiful bright blue against the warm brown is just glorious!!! So cool and so pretty :)
When ya boy gets his hair cut next time...get the barber to put the clippings in a bag....bring em home and apply pritstick glue,and voila ...twins lol...Lol...
You are so similar...
Great video again guys..from your English doppelganger ....
Ps...I bet that stone goes into your private collection, or your beautiful table..😊
Over all... A great job for an apprentice
Yes, thanks
I'd be pretty damn stoked with myself if I managed to pull off that good of a creation/piece as my end result for a beginner!! Top effort Saxton🙌🏽I look forward to watching you progress up the 'Opal cutting & knowledge' ladder. You are blessed from the get go simply by having the genes that you have..some spectacular Opal Guru predecessors. May the knowledge of that alone encourage & guide you on your quest. You couldn't ask for a better teacher to teach you imho(as well as having your Grandad always near &watching over you too🙏🏽) Remember practice makes permanent🙌🏽💎
Great job kid. You are lucky to have the teacher and tools that you have. Don't get discouraged. You have an amazing opportunity at your fingertips, and I wish you an abundant journey with an amazing outcome. I wish I could have been so lucky. Please don't take for granted the opportunity you have been given. 👍🏼
Love this video Justin. I’m excited to see Saxons journey through his family legacy. ❤
Well done young fella. Justin because of you I purchased some rough opals at the Ridge from a lovely Lady (who said she thinks of you as a Son) purchased a Gemfish torch (top quality by the way) and after realising hand rubbing will only get me so far I then purchased a 6 wheel CabKing machine. Have managed to rub a few good stones but have been bit afraid of doing the final polish on the 3000 wheel then the 14000 diamond paste and side wheel. Would love to send you a picture or 2 of some of the stones especially one of them which has a very bright floral pattern (I think) from all angles, 18 carats. Not sure at all how I would grade it although I almost certain it's not a black opal.
Well done Saxon,it all takes time and patience mate,keep up the great work.I have never done this,so your Dad is teaching you 👍 😀 well,good one Justin 😀 proud Dad.From Harry in Sydney.
I just watched something really really special! ❤
I have watched as many of your videos as I could, and have never commented until now. This was so fun to watch. What beautiful thing to witness, the passing on of the family knowledge.
Less than 1 min ago. Timely refresh. haha
lol
Hiya Justin, awesome video mate, and when I first started I did cut my fingers like I cut the stones lol. I rubbed the skin off the tips of my fingers, but as you said, that's part of learning. And I'm sure your son will too, but he has the best teacher, I learned how too cut opals from you too, but no one told me that I would wear the skin off my fingers, but I learned how to hold the stone and now I don't, my fingers don't hurt after I cut stones anymore, and I cut more than just opals, but I love cutting opals the most though, our opals aren't as beautiful as the ones yall have, I have a black opal from the states and it doesn't compare to the black opals you have. Well one day you and your son will be cutting black opals together, just like you and your dad. I hope you and your family, have a awesome blessed day. Cheers!
Cya! 😺🐟 out!
When I first started, I had to use a dop stick... almost always. Small stones can be put on sectioned chopsticks.
Get the right wax or it won't stick.
If wonky, you can lay dop stick on the side of your finger and "miss" the low side as you rotate.
600 is a good grit until you know you aren't going to turn stones into Grey goo (pressure). Make sure to use the sintered wheels to take pointed edges off, or they'll dig lines in your nova wheels.
Well done, Saxon! Think you are well on your way, following in your Dad's footsteps. Can see your Dad is very proud and rightfully so. Keep it up and share with us.
What an awesome video this was.
Not only do we get the benefit of your son’s tutoring, but we also get to see a legacy being actively passed to the next generation 👍.
I think your son cut an excellent gem. I like the high dome gems a little more as they give me the feeling like I’m getting more (if that makes sense), plus the depth of a high domed gem Opal like that really adds to a 3D appearance, sort of like a magnifying glass.
You guys are just super awesome for sharing these experiences with us.
Thank you for that
What's amazing is, I got just about as much enjoyment watching your son learn as you did. Top father, and amazing son duo