Cabbing with David J Lilly - At The Bench Visits David J Lilly

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Carrying on from our interview with David, we stayed around and David showed us his technique of shaping and polishing a boulder opal.
Now, all that Andrew has to do is make something nice for Louise using the opal David gave her.
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[@ValerieP75]

I also cut Australian Opals, I use a cabbing machine though. They do a much better job in my opinion. I also have used a dremel to polish them. Chasing the color bar is a skill that is for certain. Boulder is beautiful and unlike any other opal. Facing them shouldn't be forced on a lap, that's how they are destroyed. 🖤

[@chadatchison145]

As a lapidary artist myself it was very interesting to see other artists techniques, thank you for the video everyone. :)

[@kizzywitch]

I use a flat lap to cut and polish cabs, i do it a bit differently, i mounting the stone onto a piece of wood Dowling and rotating it in the same spot and changing the angel rotation if that makes sense…but I mainly make round cabs. You should take a look at Black Opals direct you tube channel on cutting opals…that guys tutorials are off the chart…..it’s mesmerising just to watch him work. I love David’s DIY splashback or of a storage box….I have to make myself one, and although I have used superglue in the past, I didn’t know superglue mixed with talcum powder is stronger than Dop wax, thanks for that tip 👌

[@maryanncauchy2143]

Thank you for sharing this-very interesting and something new for me.

[@debadams5676]

gorgeous! Thanks for showing the process. LOVE "I usually take it to destruction" !!

[@tgordon4881]

it's always nice to see someone elses lapidary techniques and to see a bit of their shop!

[@nepentheoflethe]

Hey Andrew!!! I need your help. Can you make a detailed video on how to make tubing and the best methods to use? I’m looking through all your videos for one about tubing and not finding it. Love your channel and the expertise you share! Just need some help on making tubing. Please?

[@philipthicthener3518]

Andrew I have done a couple of you tubes of cutting and polishing Australian opal if you want to have a look at a different process. I am a member with you guys as I also make my own jewellery as well.

[@iliketurtles2993]

I have a question, Im looking for round bur bits but I don’t want to buy then from Amazon, where should I get them

[@Atthebench]

We sell ball burrs in our store. www.atb.tools

[@iliketurtles2993]

@@Atthebench yessir your a god thank you,

[@iliketurtles2993]

​@@Atthebench Man iv been looking for these a while now, thank you so much helping me find my way. it's nice having good leaders : )