Slicing Opal With A Super Thin Dremel Blade. Salvaging a Rubbish Lightning Ridge Opal.

[@redeyestones3738]

Awesome. That's exactly what I was thinking you should do with that crystal piece

[@RoysRocks]

Well it was a good idea. I already have a project in mind for these bits.

[@OpalAuctions53Frogs]

Translation for US viewers - Blu-Tack that we use in Oz is the same thing as Poster Putty or Mounting Putty

[@RoysRocks]

Haha this is like me saying texta instead of marker! I'll have to remember for next time.

[@victoryoneable]

I'd be up for some of these when I order my beginners set from you (still in process of acquiring beginner's rough :D).

[@RoysRocks]

Collect that rough and I might have them in store by the time you are ready.

[@chadatchison145]

Thanks for the video Roy.

[@RoysRocks]

No worries brother Chad.

[@EpicsodeOne]

Go ahead and stock up!

[@RoysRocks]

I'll let the factory know.

[@ZwergAmBerg-rj7bd]

This is a really cool ring, it motivates me to cut even the smallest stones. thank you for presenting🎉😊

[@RoysRocks]

It is a very good ring and I dont even wear rings!

[@nicolemurray-jeffery7433]

Always seeing the positives. Slicing for inlay is a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@RoysRocks]

I can honestly say I wasnt after the initial carving but have to show that things can be turned around you just need to think about it.

[@bbisyy4u]

I can’t wait to see what you do with these. The black backing really makes the color pop.

[@RoysRocks]

With a bit of black resin and something to throw it on I'm hoping to get something wearable from a disappointing stone.

[@Scarlet_Soul]

With ring inlays like that you do also have to note to add a little curve to the face and back

[@RoysRocks]

Yeah or you just slice them shorter and the resin does the rest. Doesn't have to be a snug fit.

[@PulitzerOpal]

I really enjoyed this video. I had not heard of blue tack, but I have used another putty-like "adhesive" somewhat like it, but I would never trust it to hold anything ( not even paper.) Nice technique! If I ever decide to go back to making mosaics (NEVER WILL), I may use this technique. (NO, I WON'T)

[@RoysRocks]

Haha Riley Gunn translated my crazy Aussie english to American english and called it some sort of putty. I'll have to work it out for next video or it will be a texta/permanent marker debacle all over again.

[@bf2nwn2]

Thank you Roy, what a great result!

[@RoysRocks]

Not bad. Certainly better than nothing.

[@jeffholmes1362]

Really nice Roy, I have lots of side facing stones and never thought to try slicing them like that, I just gave up on them. Need a blade that thin…. Thanks for sharing

[@RoysRocks]

The thinner the blade the better. I reckon compared to the standard thickness and coaseness blades these would lose a quarter of the stone.

[@dcallan812]

dop wax might be useful for holding opal when you slice it. The slices look very nice, I just found the thin blades on the web they will come in very handy. Great update 2x👍

[@RoysRocks]

I normally use dopping wax or epoxy putty as I mentioned in the vid. Blutack works surprisingly well though.

[@ccccarriemchardy9216]

What a good idea!.

[@RoysRocks]

Smart viewer suggestions are always worth trying out.

[@eirintowne]

Riley sold me a fantastic blade for slicing. It is larger than all my other blades, but as thin as that one you got there, and has the cutouts in the disc that prevents suction problems. I have not looked back, it is my standard slicing tool now

[@RoysRocks]

Maybe they are worth getting in stock then if people would find them useful. I'll have to talk to the factory again.

[@jay8353]

Hi Erin,do you think Riley would have any more of those blades. I could really do with 1

[@eirintowne]

@@jay8353 I don't want to cause any offense to Roy, so directly spelling out where to get a hold of him, but he is a member of the facebook group

[@jay8353]

@eirintowne totally totally understand, thanks for the reply

[@elishadoyle8191]

Great job

[@RoysRocks]

Good use of disappointing material.

[@tonyvandijk4339]

Nice showcase Roy. Thanks! I have a stone like this at home. Will try to cut it up and use as inlay or something as well, because it is great from the side but way too dull and directional from the normal face. Curious to see what you will make of these

[@RoysRocks]

Give it a shot. Not too hard and the slices dont matter much since you'll need to cut and shape them again anyway.

[@jay8353]

Id definitely be into some of these blades to Roy. So any information on where you got them from or when you might stock them would be appreciated

[@RoysRocks]

I'll see if I can find a good amazon listing but most are just the thick boys since they are cheaper. With opal I guess it is worth trying to save every little bit so the thinner blades are actually worthwhile.

[@jay8353]

@RoysRocks yea dead right. Some of the opal I try to save ends up being not worth keeping because the blades are too thick so any help in finding thinner blades would be awesome

[@nancycurtis7315]

Where did you get the blades, Roy? Please stock them, Roy!!!!🙏

[@RoysRocks]

I just trialled this one from the factory but for the price I didn't think it was worth it. I might try again and see what I can do... might need to buy 1000 minimum or some thing though...

[@alko2124]

Where did you buy that super thin blade?

[@RoysRocks]

I got them as a trial item from a manufacturer in China. Thinking of stocking them on the store next order.

[@karenjones7111]

Good morning. Could you please tell me where you found that thin blade?

[@RoysRocks]

I haven't seen this one online anywhere. It was something the factory wanted me to try out but I didnt buy them. I might need to get them in the next order if people want them.

[@karenjones7111]

@@RoysRocks thank you. I'll do some research and see it I can find some

[@steverobbins4274]

WHat are the blades called so we can find them?

[@RoysRocks]

Electroplated diamond saw blades. They can be called a million different things so you might have to try a lot of variations of that.

[@martinbowra9152]

I would buy some blades from you

[@RoysRocks]

I'll talk to the factory. They dont expire and if I get 1000 made I'm sure I'll use them myself... eventually.

[@JacobTuft]

@@RoysRocks I am interested too, let me know if you decide stock them. In any case, thanks for the video.