Amazing NEW Boulder Opal

[@ludwiggraupe7571]

I thank you now not later. One of the best Opal Channels. Pulitzer and Black Opal Direct with Justin!!!!!!! 🎉❤💙💚💛

[@neisjo]

Please tell me how you hold on to opal for so long? Papa Doc?

[@PulitzerOpal]

I just put it away and forgot about it. I don’t really forget about it - I know about what and where opals are. Lots in safety deposit box.

[@dawnmceachin5855]

Can you use or me car wax on opal? I was thinking something like the ceramic coding "H10".

[@robertrobert3622]

I think there's Only Two opal channels 😁

[@ShahjadKhan-xk8uo]

I want to buy opal rough If you can. Please give me number opal saller company

[@Q_N-]

I didn’t even know Leopard opal was a thing! Colonel still give me those free exciting lessons on opal! 💪👍 Also I’m still too much of a green horn to ask a decent question 🤣

[@PulitzerOpal]

You can ask ANY question. Does not have to be about opal

[@gemstonejudy5900]

Your craftsmanship on that arrowhead is spectacular!😍

[@PulitzerOpal]

It’s not that difficult, really.

[@juliegraham5033]

Always excited at a new pulitzer opal video, keep being you, sir. Thank you for the continued education about my favourite gemstone ❤

[@BeLoveHaveFun]

"I hope you liked this video & if not how stupid were you to watch this long" ..... I came for opals but got pearls of wisdom.

[@gemstonejudy5900]

I love Touchy's energy!

[@aricpease9193]

Love the fur babies

[@tianafrancis9827]

Wonderful show as always. Congrats to the winners. I am always smiling after watching you. Thanks.

[@redeyestones3738]

Funny, right when I was thinking, "I wonder which cat gave you that hand tattoo...' you pan the camera to it and say "souki" 😆

[@charlesteune6416]

That leopard opal is amazing. I’ve never seen that before. Thank you for sharing.

[@PulitzerOpal]

One of the authors about the only article about leopard opal owns the land where it is found. It’s crazy.

[@patrickmcgovern676]

Hey General Pulitzer. I hope all is well. From Patrick McGovern a person you've taught so much too about many things. I will be starting my Flint knapping episode of my life as I turn 40 in October & by the time im 41 I want succeed in making my first arrow head. 😊. P.S. people... Don't be a flintknaper. 😂 Old-school Pulitzer watcher's will get this joke. 😅 Take care and thanks again Pulitzer. Your truly a pioneer of YT teaching to people who love cool hobbies & information gatherer's.

[@PulitzerOpal]

Nice to hear from you, Patrick. Don’t intend to be a “FOG” knapper or a “big rock” knapper? Look up “FOG” (flake-over-grinding). Let me know if you need anything.

[@PulitzerOpal]

Really

[@danielnswainful]

Man I've never worked with such a chunky Australian opal. That arrowhead is truly incredible. That leopard opal is beautiful too, never even heard of that. I have been inspired by you so i recently got my first cabbing machine. Been practicing on many Ethiopian opal and random stones ive been collecting. Your videos are the best on KZbin. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@PulitzerOpal]

Good luck, Daniel. Cabbing is pretty easy. “Reading” opal takes a while.

[@danielnswainful]

@@PulitzerOpal i am definitely learning that lesson every day 👍 its a blast though

[@lisamiller2227]

Thank you for my opal education Papa Doc. Love watching the antics of the ginger army, makes me miss my own ginger ninja 💜

[@Violet-qf8dr]

Orange Tabbies are said to be the friendliest of cats.

[@MaddoxLe-jm7wr]

Pulitzer opal video oh yes fridays saved 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@PulitzerOpal]

People sell “water opal,” but there are many types of opal called that. The Ethiopian opal that fits is Shewa Province opal, which may be very beautiful, but when it dries, it usually cracks, sometimes a lot. I am working on a new “easy” method to stabilize this type of opal, but for now, you can use the method in this video (the description explains it all): kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2WrlH-AnKeiosU

[@mollynakamori]

You have gone so high tech, Doc - Sheila talks! I love your opal lessons. Bad Sookie!

[@PulitzerOpal]

Riley Gunn told me how to animate Sheila. It’s somewhat fun, but you have to know how to program the API to get it perfect. I could not get her to say “g’day” properly.

[@nwilcox1120]

Back in the 1990s I purchased a Louisiana opal. It looked like what I now know as pin fire opal but with tan matrix. It is very light weight. I wore it to dinner that night and was pretty happy with it until I splashed water on it. The color turned tan, the color of the matrix. I thought that I had been ripped off by the jeweler in Aspen Colorado. I put it back in its box and deposited it in my purse. When I took it out the next morning the beautiful colors were back. I’ve tried going to the library to get info on Louisiana opal, and found nothing. Through the years I’ve shown it to many gem show opal sellers, a showed them what happens if you get water on it. They all were surprised and even more so when I told them that overnight the pin fire would be back. I goggled it on often. The only thing I found was that someone had found Louisiana opal and knew very little about it. All they said was that it was a water opal and to see the fire was to keep it in water. This is the opposite experience than I have had. Oh great Papa Doc, If you have any wisdom about them that you could or would share with me I would appreciate it. Thanks for sharing your experiences with opals, love your channel. Also love you kitties.

[@charlesteune6416]

I can actually sit and watch your videos for hours and hours and hours I mean I have you are very explanatory. I think that’s the right word to use. I have learned so much from you and I just wanted to say thank you for another great video. take care and God bless. Looking forward to many many many many more, take care Colonel

[@PulitzerOpal]

Me, too, Charles. I rarely get to watch my own videos. The sound on the old ones is pretty awful.

[@samanthasimental3788]

No one could ever confuse you with papa doc duvallier. You are just too sweet.

[@PulitzerOpal]

I don’t know where I learned about Papa Doc. Maybe college.

[@alanyoung1999]

Brings back memories. Reminds me of the first video of yours that I saw. I thought you were joking about making an arrow head out of a nice stone you were working on, and my heart skipped at the first snap. I thought you went mad, but it turned out great too. I've been hooked ever since.

[@JosephGriffin-mt2er]

I always learn a lot watching Papa doc !

[@laurasuber8889]

Opals are my absolute favorite stone! My husband cut me my very first Opal, it is an Ethiopian Wello Opal. My question is, have you ever cut Andamooka Opal? We have some that is untouched and aren’t sure what to do with it so its beauty has been uncut for now. We love the channel and hope you and all the fur babies have a wonderful day! 😊

[@PulitzerOpal]

Thanks for the nice comment. If your husband can cut Ethiopian opal, he can cut Andamooka!

[@laurasuber8889]

@@PulitzerOpal You’re more than welcome! 😊my husband said thank you for the advice and he’s thinking about making a knife handle out of it.

[@asquirrelhasnoname]

Thank you for all the knowledge and no homework! I really love your channel. I was telling my friends about it, as it includes all my favorite things: a dry and ridiculous sense of humor, cats, and opal cutting! Have you ever accidentally cut your thumbs while cutting through opal? It looks scary 😳😱😲

[@PulitzerOpal]

You are too kind! I have never accidentally cut myself with the saw or with anything else - oops! I get cut often with flint, but not while making videos.

[@user-qn6ty1oc2z]

That Brazilian opal turned beautiful!! 🎉

[@PulitzerOpal]

I think so too, Royal.

[@garrettmillsap]

Always entertaining to listen and watch your work. Thank you

[@PulitzerOpal]

I appreciate that, Garrett.

[@jimvaneemeren6675]

Wow these opals are so beautiful!🔥🔥

[@PulitzerOpal]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mollynakamori]

Aww - I am so tickled you liked Doc! I dunno - the Papa Doc thing - I can't think of anything else when I hear that, but I know the little guy will love you no matter! Congrats, Doc.

[@PulitzerOpal]

You remember that it was you who suggested “doc” to me, I assume. “Doc” was perfect. Papa Doc … not so much. I was ready to write the lack of knowledge of “Papa Doc” as ignorance, but it’s even before my time. I had a course on modern history of Central America in college - probably where I learned about him. I’m going to try to push it towards “Doc.”

[@mollynakamori]

@@PulitzerOpal -I do remember. Papa Doc . . welll . . maybe you are part French? I dunno.

[@PulitzerOpal]

I am from New Orleans and my mother’s mother was very likely had some French in her. But Papa Doc?? I guess I’ll have to do my best!

[@mollynakamori]

@@PulitzerOpal - It's all good as long as you don't become a dictator.

[@PulitzerOpal]

Great idea!

[@jeremiahmcafee3816]

Holy smokes! I would have never guessed that you would have gotten such a nice stone out of that brazilian Boulder. Very impressive

[@PulitzerOpal]

Me, too! Thank goodness that the stone was so thick. I didn’t show much of the actual cutting. As I got deeper, it seemed to blossom.

[@ryancorman3266]

I love your Opal arrowheads! I have made quite a few out of obsidian and would like to try my hand at an opal one, but find myself a bit gun shy. I have a nice piece of Australian blue opal I was considering. Was curious if you have ever made an arrowhead out of the blue opal and if all solid opal/potch knapps the same. Thanks for the channel, always a pleasure to watch.

[@gracewashburn8276]

I enjoy your videos, and I love the kitty cats, but most of all your workmanship and the way you cut your opals every time you have a giveaway I try to put my name in, but sometimes I don’t always get in here early enough, but keep up the good work, my friend and one day my name will get picked for one of your beautiful pieces❤❤❤

[@PulitzerOpal]

Thank you very much, for the nice words, Grace

[@aaronwestbrook9151]

I don’t know why your videos don’t show up on my feed but always glad when they do. Was wondering if you could cut a trillion or triangle cut opal? Thanks for the videos!!!

[@JoannaLeach]

They're all so beautiful❤

[@gearysilvers4605]

Your channel is so informative I have never seen leopard Opal thank you .

[@moeknoop8385]

Love this channel! Is Sheila ever going to earn her keep? Doesn't seem Like a go getter. Ha ha

[@amberandrews6842]

Behind the scenes she's running the show!! 😊

[@PulitzerOpal]

He’s right! Sheila is the boss

[@jgofast8892]

Stumbled across your channel, watched this current video, liked the information. The colors of the opal intrigue me. I Liked the mexican tiger opal, the way the colors show over the stone it self. Thanks for the education on opal.

[@PulitzerOpal]

Thanks for the nice comment jog!

[@evelienpap8674]

The leopard opal is so amazing. I would love to see it in my house. So She get’s to meet my cats

[@juleswilko]

I wish I could think of a question… merely admiring your skills :-)

[@amberandrews6842]

His videos do leave us at a loss for words, except things like "beautiful" "stunning" "oh I would love to adopt that" and "gorgeous Happy kitties" LOL

[@PulitzerOpal]

Thank you! 😃

[@Bobby_Da_Barber]

One day I’ll have the pleasure of winning one of these beautiful prices of art.. Opal is so amazingly beautiful ❤

[@ruthwagner2348]

Such amazing work and knowledge. Thanks!

[@amberandrews6842]

A question huh? I think my primary question is "when am I going to get lucky and win one of these beauties??"!!! LOL absolutely everything you showed on the video would have a happy home with us. An arrowhead would become a stunning necklace for me!! Thank you Colonel! As always it's fun to watch your videos, especially your Paw Paw Squad!!! Congratulations on the new title Paw Paw Doc!!! That came from our eldest granddaughter for my hubby. His name is Roman, Papa Ro is what the grandkids call him. Niyah made kindergarten art for him and wrote Paw Paw Row! 🥰🥰🥰.

[@PulitzerOpal]

lol. Nice story. Roman isn’t papa doc, though!

[@amberandrews6842]

@@PulitzerOpal nope PawPaw Row!!! LOL. I figure since you both love cats, it's more suited for you to be PawPaw Doc.

[@JohnW-ih2xz]

What’s a leopard’s favorite TV show? “Spotting” with the Stars! ----- Keep up the good work.

[@PulitzerOpal]

Thanks for the important information!

[@andreakovacs503]

That leopard opal is so cool!😊

[@PulitzerOpal]

I think so too!

[@skoitch]

Albert turned out wonderfully!

[@dennisbarker5986]

I've been having a rough time recovering from shoulder surgery, but boy does a new pulitzer opal video sure help me feel a little better, have you ever cut spencer Idaho opal?

[@DataPilot370]

Papa Doc, thanks so much for educating us about opal while simultaneously entertaining us with kitties. I’d never heard of leopard opal before, nor had I ever seen Brazilian boulder opal. And I had just been reading about hyalite opal today, another form of opal that I’d previously been oblivious to. Here’s my question(s): How many types of opal are out there? Given how different some types are from one another, why are they all called opal? Where do you draw the line between “opal” and other pretty opalescent stones?

[@BeckieeC]

Opal education and cat videos. I don’t think I could ever get sick of watching Pulitzer opal videos. Two questions: 1. After all these years of working with opal, what is your absolute favourite and least favourite types of opal to work with? And 2. Ehhhhh….What’s up Doc? 😏

[@jasonhowarth6789]

Thank you for another great video!

[@dcallan812]

OOh nice opal Sheila ❤ Looking good too for a plastic head. My Siamese cat Harkin will be twelve tomorrow. . Shame about the crack in the arrow head but it turned out nice. Nice to see so many different types of opal, including some really nice Honduran opal and a bit from the Czech Republic.

[@jeffholmes1362]

Well done papa Doc. That Boulder was awesome and as always I love an arrow head, thanks for sharing. What you favourite opal? Maybe we could have an episode from the vault.

[@trudytaylor1365]

Beautiful pieces again😁 Dr Zhivago has to be the winner of the show 💥is it possible to use wella opal in jewelry ? congratulations to all the winners 🥳

[@nkrekula]

So very cool. Thank you Sheila!

[@PulitzerOpal]

Thank YOU, big boy ❤- Sheila (call me)

[@nkrekula]

@@PulitzerOpal hope you having a fantastic week.

[@bhutjolokia6990]

Beautiful opal!! Awesome video!!👍😎👻🌶

[@dalefelsman4586]

Nice craftsmanship.

[@nicolemurray-jeffery7433]

Brazil boulder looks interesting, one I might add to my list of must haves. Leopard opal is a new one I also haven’t heard of. Love the education as always. Thanks papa Doc 😂

[@PulitzerOpal]

Both are interesting for sure, Nicole. I felt that leopard opal - there wasn’t enough to say about it for a whole video. I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@ericbeeman8717]

Thatsso fascinating seeing the arrow head take shape like that

[@coishman26]

You never cease to amaze me with your opal skills

[@wayne1959]

Wow mate. Leopard opal is certainly novel.. thanks for this edition. take care.

[@PulitzerOpal]

Thanks, Wayne! Leopard opal is certainly interesting. Color is subtle - definitely interesting.

[@haleyking5588]

I can't believe I missed the video with Poppy! That is one of the flashiest opals I've ever seen! Congratulations, winners. With the Leopard opal, can you file down the spots of black on the wheel, or does it go all the way through.? As always im super impressed with the kitty videos 📹 😍

[@wonderkat4047]

A new Pulitzer Opal video is the best thing to start the weekend off with! I didn't even know leopard opal existed! I don't recall if you've done a video on Brazilian boulder opal yet, but I'm wondering: how similar it is to australian boulder opal? I've seen some folks online say it's pretty comparable to it's australian counterpart in terms of durability and the way you can cab it. Always looking to learn more about opal!

[@laurelkrause5177]

Love your education powers justin!!!

[@karenjones7111]

Papa Doc. I love it. Have you ever done a video on how to make an arrowhead out of Opal?

[@Set_busch]

Do you think if we grew synthetic opal inside holes of a host volcanic rock it would form more natural looking patterns in the play of color ?

[@gunnyaustria]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Greetings from Europe

[@PulitzerOpal]

My pleasure!

[@jeamushodkinson4815]

I didn't know of any other opals apart from the Ethiopian and Australian opals. Now there's a Brazilian opal!🤯 What other countries are hiding opals from me? As per usual, love your work. Thank you for introducing me to two new opals.

[@betojdesigns]

Ok, my question is “What happened to the other sock?” When the puppies are rolling around on the carpet, there is only one sock. Betcha didn’t see that one coming 😛😉

[@swaffordlaura7]

Always fun to watch your videos. What made you create mildly chaotic videos about opal? I love the cats for sure among other special guests such as AI Stella. I definitely squirrel when they pop on!❤

[@PulitzerOpal]

Glad you like them Laura! I won’t tell Sheila that you called her Stella! (She can’t read)

[@paranormalnightmaretv]

Just found your channel enjoy the humor 😂 with the knowledge of opal. Enjoy faceting gems have a few opals rough. Was wanting to try to cab them. Haven’t done any cab work, my ? The opals have been sitting in a jar of water for many many years. Should I pull the opal I want to cut out. And let it sit for a while to dry a bit before cutting it with water. Or is it ok to go ahead pull it out of the water, and cut it with water right away. Thanks for your time.

[@MikeTyson913]

Amazing video as always 👏 ❤️

[@oliverthecuriouscatnice2264]

Yaaaaahhhhhhhsssssssssssss love it when I see your videos!!! 🎉

[@pocket256]

Love your videos mate, getting into opal polishing myself right now, are there any tips/tricks you wish you knew earlier? Maybe about how to use/care for your equipment, common beginner mistakes and stuff like that :)

[@nickfay2359]

Beautiful....not Sheila either...well..maybe...but I like anything Australian opal...Coober Pedy, Andamooka....and Oh that Lightning Ridge...❤❤...Wow...those arrowheads are spectacular!!

[@nancycurtis7315]

Is the hardness of the leopard opal, greater than other matrix type of opal? Roy sent a sample in a bag of goodies that he put together for me and I'd really like to start on that piece for some reason. I just like the specks. Reminds me of stars on a dark night, I guess. Congratulations to the winners of the give away. 😊. You must have incredible strength in your hands to do those arrow heads, with the skill to go along with it! I've fallen in love with those objects. I enjoy watching the flaking process and seeing a beautiful blade emerging. 😊. Thank you for the video.

[@tombrooks3812]

Well i learned something new again today now i can take the rest of the day off. Thanks✌️😁

[@PulitzerOpal]

Glad to help!

[@Teknojok]

All quite sharp looking stones.

[@user-pj5ub5cp9k]

The arrowhead is beautiful.

[@stevenowak1331]

Love your arrow heads

[@guguinhapm]

I'm from brazil and just found out your channel, looking foward for move of your videos, i'll save up money to buy one opal haha!

[@FS15MappersParadise]

Just another night in watching the Opal History Channel lol

[@bbisyy4u]

These are great. Do you think there are opals that are yet to be discovered? You seem to have quite the variety of opals. Looks like Sookie got you good. She is quite the rambunctious little kitty.

[@oneshotme]

BIG congrats to the winners and good luck to all that enters this week!!!! They are all very beautiful and you did an amazing job cutting and shaping them!!!!!! Hope this is a good enough question!! How long did it take for you to become a master opal cutter and what's the best way to start out cutting opal??? I'm to old and poor to start but the question might help out someone younger with a little change in their pocket

[@kimberlydavis4211]

Nice to see you love your videos ❤

[@raidzero934]

Question: when working with opal that is thick and cloudy but mild color is it worth continuing to remove weight to try and get the cloudy to clear up or will it most likely be through the whole stone? its also boulder opal against black iron stone

[@joecolosi1795]

Another great video !

[@hannagyllensten475]

So cool those opal types. I happen to have a few small leopard opals, so sparkly, very happy for it. Would be happy to get educated about all types of opal :-) My question is; from your experience cutting so many different opals, which are the easiest vs hardest ones, or if its more fun, which are most different (from each others) to cut? Looking forwards to the Q/A ❤️

[@AusOpal]

Love all the different type of interesting facts here. Best opal channel out there by far. Thank you for it. Fascinated with Brazilian opal . I need to get some. Will check out the link for it. Here is the question how many different types of Brazilian opal are there?

[@chriss8206]

Do you enjoy making the opal arrow points. You do a fantastic job at them. they are beautiful. Luckily for you the grandkids make up their own name for you. I was just told I'm going to be a grandaddy on June 1st so exciting.

[@alyssamiles8355]

I'm so glad you showcased Brazilian opal! It's my favorite type of opal and I can't get enough of it ❤ What is your favorite kind of opal?

[@garyb.4080]

I knew it was going to be an arrow head, you just can’t help yourself, but I will say you’re very good at it!!!! I think Husky might be a good name for it! I think that scratch on your hand looked suspiciously like arrowhead making wounds!

[@oliverthecuriouscatnice2264]

What is your favorite thing about making content? Other than teaching us newbs ? Love your humor please keep it up!

[@PulitzerOpal]

I have read 20 comments, and this is the first question! I enjoy the finished video! I like cutting opal and making arrowheads. I like writing scripts - because I occasionally amuse myself. I love the cat videos.

[@oliverthecuriouscatnice2264]

I win!!! lol 😂 I crack myself up too! But seriously you are very funny so congrats on the writing!!! Also love the animal intermissions !

[@PulitzerOpal]

Be sure to see my most recent video - you can skip the opal, but don’t miss the new Olympic events for 2028. I’ll even get you the link: The Brightest Thing in Opal - Australian kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJWnl3mhedKMnqs

[@rjs3292]

Right then Colonel Papa Doc. I'm looking forward to the next installment of Opal types I've never heard of. But seriously, when am I going to be honored with a giveaway? It's taking the mick now. Cracking video by the way!

[@PulitzerOpal]

I think that “taking the mick” needs mentioning in a video - what do you think?

[@rjs3292]

@@PulitzerOpal wow. definitely

[@bonniesmith9996]

Ask a question? I am still learning about opal and still don’t know enough to ask an intelligent question! But I do know how to give a gem an excellent home!

[@jaysewindu1508]

Just started polishing opals I’m curious what color and or pattern is the rarest? And any suggestions on what is the best kind of opal for beginners to work on?

[@aricpease9193]

Beautiful stones! I hope to one day get a opal ring.

[@thecaitiff]

For the Q&A, could you please tell us what is the difference between Flagstone pattern and Harlequin pattern?

[@xa9590]

Love this channel

[@kathymaree5871]

Stunning!

[@SKY031]

Sheila has an Aussie accent? I wasn't expecting that. She's a woman of mystery!

[@helenalderson6608]

I love the leopard opal. How old is the grandkid? What do the kitties think? Are 2 questions (uh, 3) too many? 😅

[@queenb67]

My sister picked her grandma name (Lula) because being a Southern grandma, she didn't want the typical granny names. You could do like my son did for my mom, and just let your grandson pick it himself. Mom was honored the first grandchild named her Memaw, because she had no idea what to call herself, either. In my case, I'd just be happy to have a grandchild, but I have two grandcats and two granddogs who absolutely love me, and I'm just as happy to spoil. ❤

[@Scarlet_Soul]

Sheila jump scares me every time. And what opal type would you say is your favourite to cut? I work with a dremel mainly so it has to be boulder opal but it it sure can be messy, iron ore everywhere