Cut opal with me Live

Join me in a live session and help me expose nice color out of rough opal from Lightning Ridge. Also here is the link for the chance to win the script pattern gem opal worth $3500. blackopaldirec...

[@yessiecagle676]

I swear I could just watch you cut beautiful opals all day and never get bored

[@frostyknight3405]

Justin's puns and great sense of humour are part of the reason Black Opal Direct is my favorite opal cutting videos to watch after work. Keep up the great work!

[@kensanity178]

Believe it or not, I watch his videos without the sound. He is just as interesting without any.

[@shawnagunther7762]

I totally agree. Rock on Justin!

[@patriciatrantham4230]

I love watching you cut stones it is so beautiful the way it starts shining through. You do a fabulous job. And you're teaching me a lot about Opals

[@maryhiatt808]

I love watching you cut opals, it's like opening gifts on Christmas morning!!

[@hummingbirdsuites2026]

I have been home from work for 5 weeks with a broken ankle. I found your Chanel and have been quite entertained with the beautiful stones you produce Thanks Kevin

[@blackopaldirect]

I hope your ankle is getting much better! Thanks for watching

[@rosiejambo2197]

Awww! 🤗 Big hug for u; jus to hope u feel cared for, in case ur on ur own! Get better soon! I know wot it's lyk..... Jus horrid! Take care.😊Bye Rosie 🦓

[@JLRandNothingElse]

You mean to tell me I have to wait until NEXT TUESDAY to see you cut that opal open?! I’ve never been more impatient about a rock in my life

[@mohawkvalleyphenomenon2974]

LOL 😂

[@valeriebarber4325]

I’m glad you are showing us some of the ones that didn’t work out. That is so instructive.

[@phoenixflametarotapothecar8297]

Omg I wish I could have seen you rub that last stone, Justin, it was GORGEOUS!! 😍 I don’t think you should slice it through the middle though, keep it heavy and sturdy and rub and polish the other side so it’s a double sided opal!! It would be sooooo beautiful that way and much more valuable as well! I have always loved crystals but finding your channel has made me fall in love with opal and this craft!! Thanks for taking the time to share with us!! Much love to you and yours!! 🥰🙏🏼♥️💎💯

[@equs1b]

I would adore that piece with the black center. Maybe not worth a lot, but it's magnificent in its own way.

[@linadoyle7235]

I just did a 10 hour marathon run of your videos and I can't get enough, I have learned so much and enjoyed every stone you cut and went on the roller-coaster of emotions ☺️❤️🙏. I absolutely love opal and really miss my necklace that I got for my wedding and my something new, it was lost and with it the lovely memories I had visiting Australia 😭.

[@royalsquishy7058]

If you have pictures of your necklace there are jeweler that can make a replicant

[@debraanchante3661]

Unfortunate for me I discovered your channel about 2 years too late to get in on the drawing but I’m still a winner because I get to see all your beautiful gems and enjoy your great personality

[@shawnagunther7762]

I have learned so much about Opal watching your videos. Thank you for such entertaining education 👍💚.

[@blackopaldirect]

Welcome 🙏

[@calstayton3581]

Since finding you here I've watch every time I can't help watching its fascinating and so interesting and keeps me glued to my screen every second as every second someone amazing can happen in the time your working on every master piece a master craftsman at work thank you for sharing 😊 I will try get into your link for your amazing competition the chance to own a piece of work of yours is like a real maganet keeping every thing crossed but it duz make it exstreamly difficult to watch you work with crossed eyes 😵 👀 ha HA ha

[@sandysimon7313]

I love watching you cut opals! I can’t get enough, and you’re helping me through chemo for my breast cancer, what’s not to love?!

[@ladylotusinc]

Just found your channel and its really interesting how opal is created... How opal is "prospected"? How its polished etc EVERYTHING! Makes me calm when I'm watching you so Thank you for that good sir!

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you found me. 🙏😊

[@philiprichards4649]

the whole family enjoy watching.we've developed a great understanding of the process of how the king of stones,is completed.thank you Justin and crew

[@davidgeelan885]

Love you showing the zeros and the heroes. Lots of guts.

[@777visionquest]

love watching you cut into Black Opals...I am in Shreveport, La, USA and have learned so much for you....Such a joy.

[@catherinekempton6538]

That was so much fun. Amazing stones. Can't wait tell next week. What a beautiful gem. Nova Scotia is pretty quiet, no snow yet. But I'm sure it is. We're doing good, and staying healthy. Stay safe and healthy. ❤😀👍⭐

[@teresaschaefer4861]

Ok,I am here in FL. No snow( please send some)I should be doing other things,not I'll watch you,gives me energy. Can't wait to see the results.

[@mohawkvalleyphenomenon2974]

Thank you all for the time and passion you all put into your videos. You all make allot of people's day's more enjoyable with your infectious enthusiasm for your trade and family like atmosphere it really is so infectious. I am sure you all make a big difference in this world by passing on that attitude to other people who will do and pay it forward. love is the key 🗝️ to happiness on earth 🌎. Great job guys and gals 👍

[@sandygillman3440]

I'm in WEST VIRGINIA love watching anything about opal I'd love to be able to do what you guys do .

[@brettblankenship3246]

Love watching you guys just found y'all

[@rickgarrido]

each stone you work on is an experience and increasable to see you work on. Truly I could do this all day long

[@Der_Kleine_Mann]

Three separate color bars, I've never seen something like that before, just amazing, and the color on that one is unbelievable, and the size of it, omg what a beauty.

[@philipthicthener3518]

Had to work again missed the live feed. Just watched it, I have to say I enjoyed the feed because it demonstrates what all us cutters that take on rough to cut, not every stone works. Thanks for the great input. Cheers Phil.

[@shawnagunther7762]

Out of all the old people that I have seen you reveal, I think I like that one that you showed towards the end of this video that is a dark opal. it's not a black opal but it's got a lot of red in it, 😍 beautiful stone 💚💚💚

[@gracewashburn8276]

I love the way those stones turned out and I know you can make those other ones come out and just dance beautifully with the colors

[@angelwhite376]

Just in.... Anyways. I buy lots of antiques and noticed lots of opals but surprising its not rings and pendents is animals cats butterfly's spiders beatles birds on brooches. Lots of small bits of opal like moasaces. Even if it's treated on gold with wire or platinum or I suppose even silver. It would be good to see modering designs again.. Lots of opal small looks better together and brooches are coming back.... Angel

[@alisturkericmacnanty159]

I'm so glad you brought up that wonderful piece with the 3 color bars again. I watched you cut it the other night and it brought up a lot of questions to my untrained mind. .#1. I've watched you do some extremely fine slicing, and I didn't understand why you didn't slice the stone into 3 separate stones outside of keeping the karat weight. #2. Is there a way that a stone can be sliced for precision with a computer? Is that something that exists? BTW, entering the competition, if by 1 in a million chance I should win I'm having it set into a commissioned piece for my nose ring.

[@be-bop5307]

Looks like I missed it. I'm through watching. Those are some beautiful stones. I can't wait to see you slice that one into. It's going to be gorgeous! I really enjoy watching you do your magic.

[@sandmaker]

You say not so good, I say Wow, Wow, Wow. Thanks for sharing. Be safe and stay healthy 😷⚒

[@gracewashburn8276]

She’s going to come out a beauty no matter what you can find the best cut on those stones that’s why I follow you I’m learning so much from you

[@ronnalscammahorn8002]

Greetings Justin Melinda RESPECTS from Denver Colorado , long time watcher great admirer .

[@candace8527]

Someone would love the eye. The Greek's believe wearing the eye keeps evil away 👁️

[@stevengottlob969]

Great stuff Justin !!!❤ Truly enjoy your cuttings and descriptions along the process, very informative!!

[@notyourmothersmom1376]

I would love to enter the drawing but the comments seem to be closed. I’ll leave one here. If I were lucky enough to get my hands on that beautiful gem I would bring it to my dear friend and jeweler Lee Angelo Marraccini in Charlottesville Virginia and we would put our heads together and come up with a stunning design to best showcase this lovely opal. I’m partial to rings, I love a bezel setting, ( my engagement ring is a bezel set 4 carat ascher cut diamond on a wide band in 18 k that he made for me, it’s just stunning) but I could also see this piece as a pendant. Definitely in 18k to bring out the richness of the yellow color. Probably a choker length. Or something else entirely, I would probably give him free artistic license to be honest. Also just want to say again how much I enjoy your videos. I think we’ve all found strange little niche interests during this stressful time to soothe our souls, and watching you cut opals is one of mine. I can’t tell you how calming it is to watch you work, I really enjoy it. Thank you.

[@gracewashburn8276]

You know every stone you cut you always come out with something beautiful in them every time

[@richardraymond9108]

I never knew opal. I've seen a couple rings with small white stones faintly flash, just a tease really of the truly spectacular jemstone. I don't know what's name of that feeling it gives you inside is but I call it sparkly. Thank you Blackopaldirect for the pleasure of seeing what opal really is

[@blackopaldirect]

So welcome Richard

[@tonywild1963]

Have a great holiday in the blue mountains Justin. Sounds like a a lot of fun. See you on your return. Those were good opals you cut. Thank you

[@michaelrobinson8915]

In regards of the dousing rods... How true is a man telling his own personal story? To produce a product worth believing, also for another time as proof, faith, product, experience, training, life. Yes with this product proven dousing...cool...i believe with evidente and suporte as product presents itself. Or as suporte for those Who believe thier success come from following wires with thier Hard work creating opal finds..blessings...m

[@jkbear29]

Love the website just wish I had enough money to buy gem quality black opal .... but I’m also a new subscriber and found your website just by lookin on the web ... then came on KZbin and found you here 🙏🏼👍🏼

[@janetflint2817]

Welcome .. We all love Justin ..enjoy

[@Urban_Piggy]

Just look at opals direct and global opals because some of these black opals are small but nice. Etsy too. Because there are black opals and then there are Justin black opals and you could always upgrade later to a Justin stone maybe.

[@donnaarmenia2062]

Love the extra talk about the color play and how it happens, thank you and God bless

[@blackopaldirect]

You are so welcome

[@robdotcom71]

It's fascinating and rather soothing to watch you at work.. keep up the good work Justin.

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you Rob

[@OneRoundDown]

One thing I have learned from working on bench tops, anything you drop on the floor that goes under the bench goes straight to dimension 7..but it usually kicks out a previously lost item 1 for 1.

[@blackopaldirect]

😂😂

[@cathifamjourney469]

Justin you got some stunners today!! Sorry I missed the live stresm, I was out buying a new couch. Can't wait for the next video. Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful gems with us.

[@september9024]

The last stone, you could slice the middle. Then if you take both sides off the upper section, you could make that into a double sided opal, whilst already having the first side which you have already cut

[@jameswelch1054]

Justin, I am watching all of your shows. I guess, I am an addict, now!

[@shabyparveen1649]

Last one blew my mind. Wowwww 👏👏👏

[@shawnagunther7762]

And now you're at a quarter of a million followers 😉👍

[@bengarber7382]

Thank you so much for making these videos, It makes my day to watch these after work. Ill be dreaming of opal tonight and tomorrow at work.

[@shawnagunther7762]

I was over two years late to get in on the script pattern contest. Oh well, I love all opal. My eyes are drawn to it 🙂

[@gregl5649]

When Melinda comes in the room Justin turns into the rough opal in the room.

[@karlharrison6544]

Yeah, Melinda is gorgeous isn't she?

[@normfredriksen1381]

Dang it. Dang it. Dang it. I once again missed the live show by getting lost puttering around in my garage. Thank goodness the live feed wasn't one and done and I was still able to enjoy it this morning. Lots of love to Black Opal Direct. By the way Justin. I think you have some real beauties in that bunch. I'm looking forward to seeing your mastery at the wheels reveal them.

[@Urban_Piggy]

Justin, with that last one you can take a layer off to have one two sided and the other probably just a one sided in the same shape. But that’s still so great! I’m excited!

[@evamarie5024]

I absolutely love your videos!! When i get a notification i get excited. I learn from you!

[@garymorgan8915]

Just watched the latest episode, beautiful waterfall any more pictures forthcoming, anyway glad your back professor can't wait to hear that wheel turning 🙃

[@mrsharbormaster]

Is the jelly lavender, (that is what I always want to call it) specific to Lightning Ridge ? So beautiful ... You are such a master at your craft. What fun to watch your videos. Thank You 🌈 Marilyn

[@blackopaldirect]

Yes, it is! mostly found in LR

[@frankyearty6378]

What is your favorite color in opals

[@stefanossimiou8461]

Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷 Definitely my favorite channel to watch.. Keep up the great work you do 💎💎💎😃

[@MrInsaint]

Outstanding work of Opal Art Boss👍👍👍

[@blackopaldirect]

Lol thank you

[@gavinreeve7502]

It’s awesome watching a master at work . Cheers for the videos mate👍🏻

[@topcat8839]

Please please please lets see that last stone cut, its so big!. This was a great video Justin, I love your reveals. Thank you Black Opal Direct, I cant wait til next Tuesday, woohoo!

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you enjoyed Top cat. ❤️

[@andrewb1017]

I'm a gemmologist and jewellery appraiser and I think what you do is important to show appraisers why the value of a cutter is what it is thanks

[@denaredford6701]

I think the crystal opals are gorgeous .

[@prototier]

It is amazing that I just see a rock, and you see a whole world! What passion!

[@wendyspicer8588]

January is looking better and better. Need to buy more opal.

[@erincolley8749]

I love your videos! I cant believe I just found you, and ofcourse I subscribed!!! No questions about that. Thank you so very much for sharing everything you do! I love opals and I love that you made this channel to share with all of us.... Thank you, thank you! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🌸❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@blackopaldirect]

❤️🙏

[@MrRadio1610]

I SAW ONE OF YOUR VIDEOS A MONTH AGO AND NOW IM HOOKED SUBBED AND NOTIFIES ON

[@justme-iu6ev]

I live and collect on the Oregon Coast I have not found anything like what you work with!! But I have purple cow agate.

[@sandysimon7313]

Is that the all seeing Eye of Sauron? That would make an intersting “Eye” ring! I’d love that as a ring set in silver!

[@michaelpray51]

Well known around the world....An artist at work..

[@realbillyvuitton3432]

I love the passion you have, and you are awesome at it, I will make sure to watch all vids

[@kennylender7252]

Hey justin i just got a parcel from lightning ridge cutting by hand with sandpaper i know its gonna take forever but its a labor of love!

[@lkloctober]

Hi, have you ever got letters in your opal. I was working on a opal and I swear I saw some writing in the stone. One stone I rubbed was crystal and was clear in the middle but had color on each side. The sides had different patterns. I think I have caught the opal bug. 😂

[@patriciaburkholder1885]

I love opal. And when u cut into it and never knowing how it's going to look inside is intense for sure. That's why I like Geo's as well

[@unacceptablefinnrazelle697]

Missed the live stream😕...got so excited when I saw all the stones in the basket that I made some popcorn and prepared to hunker down! I need to schimpf you a little bit after you revealed the beauties at the end. Camera! Always use the camera Justin! I'm a true addict now! If I don't get my fix, I rewatch the old videos...whatever happened to the Rainbow Serpent? ❤ from 🇨🇦

[@blackopaldirect]

Haha awesome The rainbow serpent is still living in a collection and it has moved to Egypt

[@jasonreilly4006]

Damn I can't believe I miss a live show. I'm sorry I missed the show. As always thankyou for the great entertainment Justin

[@alexbarus1452]

i love watching all of your videos...

[@niruramparsad8565]

Excited to see what you have to cut and polish. Addictive

[@carolmchaffie5969]

Hi Justin, I love watching your video clips! I knew little about Opal, and feel like I have learnt a lot from you! I am a stone lover, and must say I love Opal above all else! Thank you for the ongoing education! From a KiwiOverseas..

[@777visionquest]

what an awesome opal....so colorful

[@debbiemiller3817]

The blue one was beautiful and different.

[@michaellindsey1543]

Dang it! That's two lives you've snuck past me! I'm never leaving my monitor again. Just going to sit and wait for the next one! lol! Thank Heavens for replay but it's just not the same. Sand has gone on my list with mosquitos and tooth aches! You really bring the whole process to life!

[@blackopaldirect]

Hahah sorry I missed you

[@katiej.9106]

I'm so inspired to go down to my studio and do it

[@ccccarriemchardy9216]

Oh, I missed the live but what a nail biter, I guess the stone gods where playing difficult. Cant wait to see the last one cut, tease!

[@br6480]

I really like the stone with the dark center.

[@rickgarrido]

YES!!! do what you just said. There is fire there!

[@tonywild1963]

Was great to watch you working your magic, unfortunately the opals didn't turn out so well. Good you can cut a few smaller gems from them. Thank you Justin,

[@michaelotten2724]

When a painter sez "OOPS!" YA MAY WANNA GO SEE HOW BIG THE MESS IS!🤣

[@maryhumphrey3002]

Nooooo, it looks like it has flowers in it. Beautiful.

[@royalsquishy7058]

That blue stone looks like slag from steel furnace from the 1800s we find it a lot in Tennessee in creeks

[@jameslund2658]

Awesome that's the second time I have ever seen pink in opal.

[@Xiao_PP]

Lots of laughs and excitement as allways thanks guys!

[@louisholmes9540]

Now I have to get a coffee, my nerves are like gitar strings, you had me on the edge of my seat.

[@psalm666deno8]

The last rock 2 slices 3 stones 2 extremely thin 1 super gorgeous large stone. Do you have the hands for super thin cuts ?? My opinion dude "you got this" if its possible, you the opal master can cut the stones. We believe in you Opal-wan Kanobe

[@SilverGoth]

That was a delightful ride!

[@alistairmills7608]

Love these videos Justin, I would like to be an opal cutter, I finf that in watching your videos I make the same conclusions as you.

[@timd2809]

Good to see reality, that not every opal works out

[@johngallagher9151]

I am definitely going to buy some opal from this man, he is legit. I'd rather have some high quality opal as my first ever opal so that's what I'm going to do

[@ellijaygal]

I have purchased some and can not wait until they get here.

[@realbillyvuitton3432]

I a huge fan from Tennessee in the States

[@stevesumpter6242]

You do beautiful work.

[@johnsherry3635]

Jason, you make my day