Sapphire Fossicking in NSW Australia - Black Springs

[@Kurtleman]

You guys asked so I’m answering…some of the equipment I would suggest: Sieves I use a 1/4 and 1/8 inch swivel combination. I really like the aluminium sided ones that are like this style: www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08P9DT8Y8/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_G801ACJFRMABJRPKJ5JD?linkCode=ml2&tag=kurtle-22 They’re a bit more expensive than some of the others on the market but these are bigger, lighter and more comfortable. A comfortable pick: This Estwing one is probably one of the champions of the market: amzn.to/3OVLGII If you’re on a budget like me you might prefer something like this: www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08M9DK4C6/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_JJ3X6FX3944FK3Y5TPBN?linkCode=ml2&tag=kurtle-22

[@jenduck5520]

Thank you for cleaning up and looking after the little roo. ❤️

[@Kurtleman]

Thanks Jen 🤗

[@CornettoMcLovin]

This was such a relaxing video to watch, you seem like such a great guy.

[@Kurtleman]

Thanks mate :)

[@jimmyringbom9622]

Your a guy yust like i am ! thank you that it is more people in the world like us ! taking care of the poor animals that needs help , and picking up garbidge from others !

[@tbarnes3717]

Hey Kurt's, Great videos mate! Just a bit of a tip I use tweezers when going through the black stones as it doesn't desturb the pile and burry them. You will also find more darker saphires as they start drying out.

[@Kurtleman]

Cheers mate. I’ll definitely remember to take my set next time 👌🏼

[@neilstleon6251]

Excellent production mate and very enjoyable. Absolute champion looking after that kangaroo and a true man. I've been in that situation myself seeing them left hit by cars or idiot recreational shooters leaving them alive wounded. Keep up the great work. Gem prospecting is fantastic 👍

[@Kurtleman]

Appreciate your support mate! Hoping to get back out there soon!

[@fishmut]

After viewing a number of gem prospecting video I notice people trying to pick up the small tiny sapphires etc with their fingers , I recommend to make a little carry box or bag to carry items you need , example a nice long pair of tweezers to pick up tiny gems they work fantastic , jars or small viles with lids to put your gems in , plastic bags can tear or rip , crowbar picks shovels seives and pans for gold , emergency toilet paper lol you never know when it will be called Appon , drinking water no taps out there, repellent for mozzies you be surprised when they launch an attack , tweezers for feeding reptiles are very good size for picking up even tiny little stones pet shops have them usually , oh yeah buckets don’t forget your buckets lol ,hope these tid bits of info helped some newbies , have fun.

[@charlesstewart9246]

Can I mention Tim's Adventures. A fellow u tuber. He's a Sapphire miner from Rubyvale. He's very friendly and will help you find what you're looking for. Good luck. I have three cutters all parti. And some duds plus a star. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💎👍💎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sergeantcraphead]

Thanks for helping the kangaroo. Bless you

[@jazzfizzle565]

Hey Kurt, nice video mate, nice info also.. Good little spot there on sapphire bends, but I recently found a spot in the opposite direction which potentially could be worthy!! Now it's heating up I'll be heading out a lot more on gold and gem hunting trips!! You're more than welcome to come along and I can show you a few good spots.

[@Kurtleman]

Hey Mate - that'd be awesome always keen to find new people to go with. You'll have to let me know when you go next time and I'll see if I can get there.

[@jazzfizzle565]

@@Kurtleman sounds like a plan, I been going with my old man lately, it's great fun!!

[@bengarber7382]

Awesome video and glad too see you helping the wildlife. Maybe soon I'll come down to Australia to go sapphire and opal mining. Glad you got your camera back.

[@Kurtleman]

Thanks for stopping by Ben - where are you from?

[@bengarber7382]

@@Kurtleman I'm from the midwest in the USA, but i don't let that stop me from going out and digging up some beautiful stuff.

[@Kurtleman]

Great to hear Ben! Hope you get your chance down under one day! 🦘

[@qlder2020]

hi coming down from brissy in march 2021 will seek these places also love the vids and you did find a 50 cent piece big find lol anyhow keep up the great work ill keep looking for more vids.thanks

[@adzoutnabout888]

I remember my parents taking me to porters retreat mid 80’s. Was good Zircons but no blues. Some friends went to your first area, one bloke got a massive blue, but it was a bomb. Still cut into 6 stones

[@Kurtleman]

Wow that’s massive - I find it hit and miss a lot. Sometimes you go 10 sieves dry just to get 10 in one sieve. I’ve never had much luck at Porter’s either but I haven’t spent much time learning about that location.

[@bellinda2771]

I go mushroom foraging in those forests each Autumn and we too pick up the trash that complete ferals have left behind. You are a top guy helping that roo, looks like he didn’t make it with that injury? At least he wasn’t left suffering like so many are when people hit them and just drive off. Lovely to hear the black cockatoos again in your clip. Its quite beautiful out there when there is nobody else around

[@Kurtleman]

Broken pelvis unfortunately he didn’t make it. It’s a great spot that’s for sure.

[@silverback5033]

Giday Kurtle, only found your channel today, enjoyed the video & subscribed. what year was that 50cent'r you found. I'm in SE Qld, recently retired and very much the amature, I have been to Billabong Blue at Inverell a couple of times and got to grips with the basics. Agree with one of the comments on another video, keep the concentrate and redo it at home. I would tend you use a pan and sieves. Keep in mind if any of those creeks have gold you may be throwing some fine stuff away. Recently purchased some sapphire wash from Qld gem fields for the grandkids. Been through it 3 times and found a bit every time. Surprising how much is left in the field. Lots of stories of people finding gems left behind in old concentrate piles. Keep Safe & Keep Rockin

[@Kurtleman]

Hi Silverback - I’m not sure about the year but I don’t think it was too old it looked pretty recent to me... SE QLD is a Beaut spot to be - I’ve been to Billabong blue too. I only used the dirt pile and I regret not going down to the creek! I’ve kept the concentrate a few times but I have a jar full of the small stuff! I’m happy to leave for the next person. I usually just re-do the concentrate core at the end in one last sieve. You are right though I would find more. I’ve tried for gold there a couple times but without too much luck unfortunately so I have up. Better off putting the effort in somewhere else I think 🤔 I seem to find much more at the beach 😂 I’ll keep going and keep learning though! Very jealous of your proximity to Inverell - make sure to post a picture if you find a big one! Kurtle 🐢

[@silverback5033]

Hoping to get back there soon, as well as Qld Gemfields & Agate Creek next Autumn. Plenty to do in the mean time. Just bought an economy trim saw so I'd better find something to cut up or I'll never here the end of it.😂😂 Looking forward to your future videos. Keep Safe & Keep Rockin.

[@jennathebutterfly]

I only just came across your channel YOU ARE AMAZING and saving that roo picking up ppls trash there needs to be more plpl like u, can't wait to learn more from your vids keep up the good work

[@Kurtleman]

Thanks so much! Love doing my bit for the environment

[@NathanielOutdoorAdventures]

Another cool video. Shame people drop trash everywhere they go. Good you found the camera. Thank you so much for caring about nature and wildlife and for helping that roo. And instant karma with a sapphire. Congratulations

[@Kurtleman]

Thanks mate - appreciate the support 🙏🏻

[@ZootZinBootZ]

I spend a bit of time in Vulcan, it doesnt feel like Australia at all ! Im sorting through some rocks right now , nothing blue yet but your video has got me inspired to go rinse some more rocks right now.

[@Kurtleman]

There’s definitely some there! If you get anything worthwhile shoot me a pic over on Instagram so I can check it out :)

[@ophirdog]

Thanks for looking after the roo.

[@Kurtleman]

Be Un-Australian not to!

[@Kurtleman]

Thanks all those who entered. The giveaway has ended and winner is in the next upload 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Nicolas-jf9qu]

Hahaha, all good. Thank you (:

[@IslandTreasureHunter]

Such a stylish young lad you are 🙌 other than your dress sense, this video was so good, I want to learn about this but can never work out what to look for as it confuses me. Thank you so much for stopping for the Roo. We have a lot of wildlife here too that people hit, they don’t stop and check pouches or to see if they are ok. Good on you for helping it, the animals will be looking out for you for that ♥️ great video Kurtle. And as for the coin value, the rapper named after this coin is a moron 😂 I don’t need an entry though for the giveaway. 🙌

[@Kurtleman]

Haha what do you mean? I always wear my best when I’m digging in the dirt 😂 if you ever go near me I’ll tag along 🤗

[@IslandTreasureHunter]

@@Kurtleman 😂😂😂 deal!

[@Maulderin]

I just wanted to see some fossiking. This video was a roller-coaster though. 10/10

[@kimmeath9411]

Awsome vid and thanku for spending time to explain and it was 50 cents I don’t have Instagram keep ya vids going

[@Kurtleman]

Thanks Kim ☺️

[@eddiepecotich6054]

Smashed Drone!!

[@queldali]

Hi Kurtle - just stumbled across your channel and love it! Thanks for uploading such cool vids! I live in Tassie and went fossicking for sapphires recently. It was my first time and I'm hooked now! Found some nice ones, and a heap of little zircons too. If you ever find yourself down this way, you should check out the fossicking!

[@Kurtleman]

I’d love to get to Tassie one day!

[@edenneale92]

Hi mate. My son has just handed me the phone. We're about to do some fossicking near Oberon. Ollies told me to subscribe, and let you know that the answer was 50 cents??? Thanks Dave and Ollie!

[@Kurtleman]

How did you go??

[@pigzeen3919]

I like your videos mate. So do the kids. Keep it up.

[@Kurtleman]

Thanks mate! I appreciate the support and glad the kids get something out of it 👍🏼👍🏼

[@kazzhayells3179]

Awesome video I was wondering what's the biggest sapphire you have found and the value of the coin is 50c. And can you find sapphire crystal any creek.. thanks karen.k.

[@Kurtleman]

Hi Karen, Biggest bomb I have is over 10 carats and best cutter is 4.4! I’ll try fit them into a video next time or maybe I’ll put some photos on Instagram 🤩 Definitely not in every creek so you’ll have to do your research 😎

[@jessekirton8537]

Hey curt just keep in mind sapphires aren't the only gems you get there I go atleast once a month and depends on the spot you dig I get a lot of diamonds from black springs aswell infact more diamond than sapphires in a certain little creek nearbyfew hundred metres from the camp spot near the base of a 6 inch high waterfall with two levels 😉

[@Kurtleman]

I think I know the one you’re talking about 😁 I’ll have to meet you one day so you can show me :)

[@jameswelch1054]

A 50 cent coin. Nice sapphires.

[@MyGully1]

50 cents, not really needing the bits you found just want to know the sot. Couldn’t see the coordinates, thanks Kathy

[@Kurtleman]

Dropped pin goo.gl/maps/zSyeiFeiiZVngKs28 There’s a Google pin for you :) HH

[@jennathebutterfly]

I would love the giveaway but I'm such a giver myself so I know the person who wins needs it more & would love to learn and try this awesome skill/talent/hobby and find my own beautiful pieces , I was always brought up to make things happen for yourself so once I learn the equipment, process and locations I will keep u posted as u will e the start of my ripple effect hopefully to a beautiful nature journey that is from earth and doesn't have a barcode on it =)

[@luna9096]

Hey Kurtle, I just came across your channel today and I appreciate what you did for the roo. I only just started getting into fossicking and I felt like I learnt a lot through your video. Do you have any recommendations of other areas in/near Oberon to go for first-time fossicking? Thank you :)

[@Kurtleman]

Thankyou :) That’s the only real place I’ve had any success! I’ve tried a couple of others without any luck…

[@nickcolquhoun4478]

good on you for picking up the rubbish and saving the kangerooo your a ledgend

[@Kurtleman]

Thankyou 🤙🏼

[@sodoityourself5920]

Love your videos!! Love watching you find different types of sapphires (quick question what's the difference between the yellowish and blue sapphires? I thought they were all blue!) It's awesome how you helped the poor kangaroo, would totally love to see a video of how you helped it and how it's doing, or any other wildlife! Keep making these lovely videos, new subscriber here!!

[@Kurtleman]

Thanks :) the main difference is the impurities to the corundum crystal. They determine the colour!

[@jasonanderson1324]

Sapphires can be blue green, yellow, pinkish, orange, all sorts. We have many. Emeralds are Green Sapphire. Rubies are Red Sapphires basically, all silica depends on minerals mixed when growing over time...

[@sodoityourself5920]

@@jasonanderson1324 Thanks for the info, I had no idea!!

[@Kurtleman]

From my understanding emeralds belong to the beryl family as do aquamarines. They are a 6 on the hardness scale. But I think Jason is correct rubies and sapphires are the same corundum mineral and are a 9 on the hardness scale :)

[@MiniaturesAbsolutely]

Such a quiet skippy

[@jessedunn7490]

Awesome video! Where abouts did you camp?

[@Kurtleman]

On a friends property but you could camp at the black springs free camp

[@eddiejoe5523]

Have you been down to porters retreat little river fossicking area

[@Kurtleman]

No I haven’t - have you? Love to hear how it is there!

[@michaelnewman5734]

Suggest you realign your phone so the viewers can see what you see when you flip the sieve. Also to make it more practical have a table or an overturned drum to raise it to a sensible height. I'm sure you get told by many to do things differently and it's not always practical so if you choose not that's fine. Just take it as a hint on making the process better for those that take the time to subscribe. Cheers

[@Kurtleman]

Appreciate that - I do try but I struggle a lot with lighting and I don’t have a tripod! But maybe you’ve motivated me to get one 😂

[@joannsanderson602]

What do you do with the small sapphires?

[@Kurtleman]

I just keep them all in a jar - nothing to fancy!

[@brettbaxter334]

Need to get to inverell

[@Kurtleman]

Been there once but only briefly! I do want to go again for sure 😁

[@margsmith6297]

50c thank you

[@stevemacdonald2303]

The coin was 50c.

[@MaartjeThomas]

It was a 50 cent coin

[@garyormerod4247]

50c

[@lukecraft5774]

Subbed for the roo

[@samueljolly2832]

I live across from this area , if your ever out this way after the pandemic hit me up !

[@joannsanderson602]

The coin was a 50 cent

[@andrewtallentyre2998]

50 cent IN DA CLUB

[@Delta088]

Hey mate can you camp at Saphire bend

[@Kurtleman]

It’s state Forrest so I imagine whatever the rules are for Vulcan state Forest are. There’s a campsite 3 minutes down the road at black springs I’ve camped at before though 👍🏼

[@danconstanciojr8476]

$.50 cents

[@kennethholz5823]

The rules you pan for gold you dig for gems forty years of digging and found a fortune

[@jeffholmes1362]

50 cents, I’m late but glad to have found the channel

[@Kurtleman]

Love the support mate 👍🏼

[@Nicolas-jf9qu]

GPS?

[@Kurtleman]

Haha I realised I’d forgotten a while ago but I wanted to see how long it’d go before someone said anything 👍🏼 (-33.8576155, 149.7705760)

[@angiedowling5449]

50 cents!

[@scottwilliams7348]

Value was 50 cents

[@perepomana1]

50 cents

[@natashafuller5528]

I have to say you are so fine haha sorry good job though lmao

[@kennethholz5823]

Wrong colour should be grey dirt pathetic find mate wellingrove is the best place to go private land

[@Kurtleman]

I’ve never been up that far - I’ll have to do some research. This is just what I can get to in a day trip for me :)

[@davidhastings7714]

Please don't put them in your mouth it is not cool and that water is putrid, it is a very bad habit to get into as many minerals are toxic

[@anonamus-w4j]

Dude next time get a tyre iron put the poor thing out of it's misery apart from they are coincided pest proportions they don't build wheel chairs for kangaroos

[@Kurtleman]

Yeah but I’m sure the kids don’t want to see that - doesn’t make for good watching