Learn to cut and polish rough opal - with Justin

[@kaylafry7310]

Probably one of my favorite channels. Never a dull moment.

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you Kayla

[@nurilee16]

never dull with all that shining opal :O

[@securitybob2000]

My wife and I are looking at doing gems as a hobby specifically opals. I am so happy I found your KZbin channel.

[@William.Shakespeare]

ive got a bag of various sizes i source here in new jersey , plentiful i would call it , i cannot seem to get to those shiny glittering bits try as i might . was wondering how you guys have faired .

[@myobacctsgirl]

Well guys... I had been watching something really deep and dark for educational purposes and was in tears... grabbed a coffee and flicked on my fav channel and spluttered coffee all over my phone watching you guys. Made my day. Thank you Saxon for helping us learn with you 😊

[@blackopaldirect]

I am so glad I can help you brighten your day :-)

[@oreonarco2377]

What you watching?

[@myobacctsgirl]

@@oreonarco2377 personal

[@oreonarco2377]

@@myobacctsgirl understandable

[@oreonarco2377]

@@myobacctsgirl have a good day :)

[@robrabbit2773]

Haha, my son was exactly the same the first time I sat him down at my jewellers bench, as we know they grow out of doodling and fiddling around stage. Good on you Dad for giving your boy the same opportunity to have a go and see if it grows 👍👍 Love you channel

[@theZCAllen]

Oh my goodness, you can tell that he's from a gem cutting family! I liked his cut stone, good work!

[@markmcarthy596]

He looks just like you! (except younger, more hair, and His Mothers good looks) besides that you’re twins!! Good job Dad

[@blackopaldirect]

😆

[@maggiepearson2741]

Mark McArthy And a leftie as well!

[@cathyerley3057]

Maggie Pearson - Southpaws rock! Someday we'll take over the world, because we're the only people in our right minds. Ha ha!

[@viniciusleal21desousa]

Twin ? What is this?

[@wellskian5387]

I guess I'm kinda randomly asking but do anyone know of a good website to watch newly released series online?

[@Jo-yp8wy]

You always put a smile in my face. Love opals, love your channel. Keep up the good work. Thanks from Austria!

[@Jo-yp8wy]

ON. Bloody autocorrect....

[@blackopaldirect]

SO glad you corrected that haha. I am glad you watch

[@nancycurtis3230]

Thanks Sax for being in the video. It's really hard to do something when you are aware that you are being watched. You did well. If your old man gives you a hard time, you could always push him back down the mine shaft!!!!!! Lol. Look out Justin!

[@blackopaldirect]

Hahah he did after the video and shut the lid

[@1.4142]

Laughter is contagious!

[@justgonnagetbetter1037]

Coming straight out of the opal mine I see, that's commitment!

[@blackopaldirect]

😆👍

[@markholland5767]

Wow he did a pretty good job, nice job kid. Keep up the good work.

[@julienichols4188]

Nice video! Saxon did a good job! Love the smiles when you look at each other at 12:53.

[@marymaynor3345]

I would love to see more video's of you teaching your son. I really enjoyed this video and I'd love to watch your son's progress in the opal cutting.

[@lindafitzwater2745]

A really good start on that opal. Honestly better than I could! LOL

[@josephgirone3081]

Great video as always. It's good to see father and son working together on a project like this.

[@ronin478]

Very Cool Episode! Great memories were made.

[@davidstoner7448]

Good on yah Saxon 👍. Impressive. You guys are having to much fun. Keep up the good work. Hope to see you both in the next video. Be safe. Much love from California 💎

[@carolbuxton2160]

This video was both informative and ADORABLE !

[@unbearifiedbear1885]

The natural awkwardness in this video is adorable

[@cindyfoster3356]

Hey Justin, your son is my grandsons twin. I showed this to my daughter, she was shocked. I can’t believe it!

[@triffidgrower]

I won't see a better visual than the rope ascent this week. Loved it. I hope that Saxon masters 'the wheels', because the world needs as many artisan craftsmen as it can muster. Great watch, thanks........

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you for the kind words and yes it would be good for hime to carry the torch

[@RosatheSilvermuse]

Really enjoyed the perspective that you son brought. Good job Saxon.

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@williamconway1287]

Hello there glad to see you’re having fun !

[@kaybrandsasse8552]

Found this video and loved it! You are a great teacher. Your son did a really good job....has big shoes to follow!! Keep on with the videos. Tell Saxon he has a fan club!

[@leslyoliver3562]

You two are absolutely delightful. Thanks for the fun and information.

[@michaelprue9024]

So glad to see you passing your family’s legacy on to the next generation as your Dad passed his on to you. That is awesome. Having said that, all hijinks aside, I really do appreciate your also passing the knowledge on to us as well. I have said it many times how much I want to give this a go, and after watching this video I can see it will be a long learning curve. But rest assured that I do recognize that as fact and am prepared to invest the time, the money, and the energy and concentration into learning this skill set. I know it will take more than I have to give at the moment, but I have already started my search for some second hand lapidary equipment, and when I finally attain what I think I will need to get started I just might reach out.

[@JuanitaHarrisMissHarrisinParis]

Your son is like “My Dad’s such a dork!” But it’s so cute. And keep being dorky Justin! I love it! And your channel!

[@blackopaldirect]

That’s exactly what he was thinking haha thank you

[@nigelkavanagh2048]

Good job Justin, your a good teacher and passing on the years of experience is commendable well done you.

[@cathifamjourney469]

Justin, I really enjoyed watching you and your son bonding over opal. He is so handsome 😍 he's going to get quite a following on here....when he's done playing with 🔥! Hope you all are safe, happy and healthy!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you Cathi. I hope you guys are a safe too

[@snuugumz]

It’s Dad that’s gone when the camera rolls these days, innit? Love ya to bits, thanks for the silly.

[@megansmith1382]

Your boy is too funny he even squeaked haha that was a fun show. Keep em coming 😀

[@MsPixi66]

The intro was very funny great channel too many thanks from England.

[@remjen1734]

That kid is gonna be a heartbreaker. What a beautiful smile ♥️

[@mariancampo2280]

I have just discovered your amazing site . Binge watching ! Thank you for your lessons

[@blackopaldirect]

Awesome, thank you! don't forget to subscribe :-)

[@seanparchim9165]

And this is why our kids think we're dorks😂good to see you passing it on Justin,thanks for the chuckle...cheers

[@blackopaldirect]

Dork me up lol

[@seanparchim9165]

@@blackopaldirect they may think we're dorks but we have the power to embrace them at the most opportune time...lol

[@theladdersoflife2244]

You guys are hilarious. You remind me of myself and my son.

[@brettscott4064]

Not a terrible effort young dude, keep em coming. Great content Dad!!!

[@jetfuel3053]

Absolutely man. This has been one of my favorite videos.

[@carpii]

Only found your channel a few days ago. I didn't think I had any interest in gemstones or opal, but have been binge watching anyway. Very entertaining, this video was very funny, thankyou!

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you found me. :-) I hope you subscribed and be careful you are about to get opal fever haha

[@carpii]

@@blackopaldirect Thanks, I promise I subscribed! No promises about avoiding opal fever though :-)

[@mylesaway79]

Your son is so handsome, we want to see more like this in your videos 😂🥰😍

[@mylesaway79]

I live in New Zealand and I wanna buy rough opals, I never had an opal yet in my crystal collection! Wish I can get discount code for my first purchase 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@angelsbackgroundsounds]

i agree

[@demoninjadsm6369]

Awesome video guys. Always enjoy your videos. Brings happy moments to me and my family watching your videos :) thank you

[@blackopaldirect]

Yay I'm so glad you enjoyed

[@steveb437]

that intro was awesome

[@michaelortega8809]

Passing down greatness.

[@jacobspencer4803]

Great video!!! I get my 5 year old daughter to practice too..good looking young man...teenage stage...fun!! Haha

[@maggiepearson2741]

Great stuff, well done!

[@GoharRehmani]

Sir you deserve much more subscribers Hope you'll reach 100K soon Finger Crossed

[@GreggBB]

Very fun video! It is eye opening to compare when someone how has done if for years and someone who is newer at it. Every time I watch you put a stone on a dop stick I tell myself I'd screw it up every time even though you make it look easy. I can say with confidence I's screw it up much worse than your son did after seeing how he did.

[@blackopaldirect]

Haha yeah it is an art in itself doppping

[@janetsigler1905]

Lovely to see a father's hands over the son's.

[@chrisr9154]

Really enjoyed watching that, thankyou both

[@angelkaye1982]

Justin! You didn't age! Watching this was soooo heart-warming! "This is gonna be fuuunny!" LOLZ!! I wonder if Saxon could tell us how much interested he is in making a career out of opal cutting...

[@blackopaldirect]

Haha thank you

[@southaustralianopaltraders8521]

Love your videos Justin ✨

[@ambkbero2]

Job well done young man!!

[@claudine1220]

great vid :) loved the giggles lol

[@janellehoney-badger6525]

Ah, this was such a big help, thanks guys. I’ve watched lots of clips on dopping up the stone but I’m never sure on how much heat to use on opal. Sapphires were the only stones I get to stay on, the opals kept flying off. I may need a little more heat & experience. I’m learning this as a semi-retirement hobby, if my hands are up to it. I’m using a dremel though & I’m making whatever ornamental shapes I get, even the potch has some fancy patterns in white to grey/black, it’s all good practice. I also need to find a clip on making up the dopping sticks, the wax sets Fast! It’s incredible stuff. I found my metal tweezers or lab spatula was a great tool to pat the wax as it cools, rather than my fingers. I’ve enjoyed your channel & this older one’s a big help.

[@stephaniebray3983]

Another great intro!

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you like it!

[@juanvelasquez4682]

Great video. I'd love to see more basics videos from you all.

[@blackopaldirect]

Good to know thank you

[@AlbiesProductsOnline]

Your a good teacher very patient

[@karldahle5740]

Would love to see more of this. Very informative and interesting

[@Drusille]

love it, it looks so easy when you do it!!i was sooo envy of Sax watching this video, i wish i could try it myself... i think i must purchase some beginner parcel and sand papers ( and cerium oxide)

[@blackopaldirect]

You gotta give it a go 😊🙏

[@Drusille]

@@blackopaldirect gotta need 10 extra fingers to put on opal rings 🙈🤣

[@tonywild6581]

Another good video Justin. Its good for you to have your son learn how to shape and polish opals. Not sure his heart is in it? Wish Id of had a dad like you

[@mva5533]

Haha found this in my email today funny ,I got one of those as well ( teenager ) he’s keen to give it a go 😃

[@rosetman]

You are a, head case! I love your videos. Wish I could come to Australia to meet you.

[@RealityBitesYT]

Waiting for my first beginners batch from you. So excited.. thanks for your amazing videos❤️ much love

[@henriettebulow2706]

Your son is just like me. When less intertain in something I fiddle with stupid stuff in my hand. Like the tweezer and fire and lighter in the end 🤣🙈

[@blackopaldirect]

I am a fiddler too lol

[@christinarouse1209]

That intro 🤣🤣 I instantly hit like haha

[@unity2BC]

Chip of the same block , Justin great to see 🌍

[@jodyware8232]

Yes great show

[@theresabetaway7775]

Hello great video good tips always needed thanks 💯🙏

[@longlowdog]

Wow, how did you get calling your son after an '80's rock band past your wife? I wanted my lad to be called Scorpions and my Mrs really put her foot down.

[@amber2212]

Reminds me of the lad who came up with the name Lanesra for his daughter and his wife loved it, thought it was so unique. Yeah it's just Arsenal backwards.

[@fredk4136]

One of the best KZbin videos I have seen after a long long time. Your son looks just like you. That is actually a nice looking stone, does it have any value?

[@blackopaldirect]

No not really

[@silverback5033]

Nice going Justin, the 2 of you together is a crack up. Keep well & Keep Rockin, PS, love the start, note sure if your son wanted to be part of of it or just loosing it😆

[@viniciusleal21desousa]

Ficou legal, parabéns pra o rapaz.

[@thesliverbullet5345]

Great video.

[@BlissfulMoonLapidary]

Woop woop!

[@MrDbarr62]

He's learning from the best! But he's still a kid...lol ..all in all,for someone who doesn't have alot of experience,he did a great job!

[@d8ford]

Love your channel! Very educational and interesting! Thanks. One note just FYI, I've noticed that the audio on your channel is often a bit lower than other channels.

[@blackopaldirect]

good to know thank you

[@ShannonD.999]

How does this video not have a million more likes! Apple doesn't fall far from the tree does it 😁🤣

[@blackopaldirect]

🙏

[@KIRALYW]

Hahaha love the intro - too funny. 😂

[@customized4332]

Wow i have that same yellow box screwdriver set you have on your table, here in beloit wisconsin

[@PioneerPauly]

I must have been lucky because on my very first cut and polish I made an exquisite black opal 🎉😂

[@blackopaldirect]

Haha you did and you got to put extra carats on it as you cut 👏👏👏👏👏 I never did that before 🤔

[@ellebelle459]

Love it thanks guys. What type of light do you use please?thanks

[@blackopaldirect]

LED

[@scottiusnevious5143]

I like how the top is nearly flat and real round at the edges. Almost like a botton, not bad at all.

[@opalonly]

Thank you so much, learned a lot!

[@davidmueller980]

Not a bad polish....good on you!

[@11Evalone]

Nice lesson! Can you say more about the two machines used? or is there a video where you talk more about them? Thanks!

[@AfUzZzZyPeNgUiN]

lol so first it was the kid ...now its him laughing uncontrollably. outstanding

[@arthurslater8815]

Hi Justine I am starting to cut opals, and i would like to ask who are the best outlets for buying rough parcel of black opals. I am a member of a Gem club but your informative video's are great. Arthur Slater

[@ResortDog]

Ooo Tutorilatilage! Thought your daughter had a hair job done for a second. Glad I was wrong.

[@blackopaldirect]

hahah funny I love it

[@helenmills8320]

That was amazing to see. Are you going to get Saxon cutting more opal? I can't believe that such a colourful stone came out of one of your beginner parcels. I really need to crack on with the other crafting jobs so I can get my mitts a beginners parcel.

[@madorganicscientist2527]

Great vid thanks for the tips 😁

[@wandafrench776]

great job

[@peteraitken2225]

GOOD LIGHT HUMOUR and get to see my favorite stone and learn N1 with a 5 brightness scale CHEERS

[@natalieannpainter]

Haha your son is so cute!

[@blackopaldirect]

He is the spitting image of me. haha jokes he has his mums looks

[@Kerrsartisticgifts]

That was really enjoyable and informative, but do most beginners start with a set of wheels, including the polishing disc? If not, what other set up could a novice begin with, besides a dremmel? Can a table grinder be adapted with a couple of wheels and can a wet tile saw be used for slicing?

[@Max-rf4dg]

What grit wheel do you use (I love your channel by the way) Keep it up

[@shirineromankurth1633]

Hi and thanks I am starting and wanna know what grinding wheel grit are you starting the shaping with?

[@adventuringwithmiles9315]

The final polish takes a lot longer than I thought, but is so worth it!

[@nigelkavanagh2048]

Hey Justin,, just a thought! How about getting back to the big chunk of opal for a while?.

[@blackopaldirect]

stop bullying me about that opal hahah . It scares me

[@Blumack21]

Thank you. Andy

[@harriswoodwork94]

Happy family