Uncut gem opal cluster in sandstone. Let's see what’s inside!

[@officialrubix63940]

4 minutes into the video, and I got a great idea. I have garnet pieces from a year ago, and there's 1 beautiful gem that I've wanted to get out but couldn't. I've tried a few things, but never thought to use a dremel. I'm definitely going to order one and see if that will work Update: I have a Dremel, works great!!!

[@David-gn6ds]

Justin, you are in many ways like Bob Ross. I liked watching him, and I like watching you. Both artists, just in a different medium. You rock. G'day mate.

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you a nice compliment that man was an art god

[@bobbimorris1819]

I never tire of watching you bring out those gorgeous opals.

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you! Cheers! Bobbi

[@aakau88]

Me too!

[@daleson4213]

I disagree .... I fall asleep every night to one of he’s videos 😊

[@pascalswager9100]

@@daleson4213 Does have some asmr quality ey.

[@justintrussell7739]

He's a great cutter and a great personality.

[@tkondaks]

It never ceases to amaze me how Justin can liberate beautiful gems out of what appears to my untrained eye as a lump of rock. Endlessly fascinating!

[@blackopaldirect]

Kind words Tony

[@pennyoflaherty1345]

Others say “ He’s Just in Time “- We believe He’s Spot-On

[@kim.7010]

@@blackopaldirect you just be happy to take a screenshot of the opals! And then you make them into photographs and you just look at photos

[@karenthompson5616]

Justin, you ROCK!!

[@tymeryder7264]

How very interesting. Opals are the best. Appreciate your goofball humor, the world needs more in these times. Thanks for your great content.

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you enjoyed it Tyme Thank you

[@annakeye]

I have to say that your videography is absolutely fantastic. Keep up the good work you guys.

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you I appreciate the feedback Anna

[@danrogers9945]

That was truly amazing watching those colors come out!absolutely beautiful stones!

[@angelyquep]

Anyone else’s serotonin increase every time he says nobby? 😂 just me? Ok.

[@amberandrews6842]

❤❤

[@scottlubsen9004]

Love them nobbies

[@vladm9384]

The knobbies were magical. So pretty.

[@nancypiros9133]

Amazing outcome Justin! I have never seen you dig out nobies out of such a big piece of dirt!

[@raydavies2545]

It just goes to show you can never judge how good an opal is in the rough. Loved every minute of you peeling the sandstone away from the nobbles.

[@douglaschaffin3782]

Every time you rub a stone that won’t make a decent gem, I always think about what could be made from it. One idea that keeps popping into my head is making them into ball shapes that look like planets or scene stones. With all the colors there, including the sand, they would make beautiful stones for earthy looking jewelry.

[@adasanders7021]

I think you should use the odd shaped knobbie that won't make a good gem but it would make a nice natural pendant

[@bryanduchane2371]

Would really like to see the opals you cut mounted in jewelry and what the price ended up being of the complete jewelry....

[@Mob-xm6uv]

This is definitely my favorite cannel on KZbin! I could watch for days without getting bored. Thanks a lot 🙏

[@blackopaldirect]

🙏🙏❤️

[@chrisblue4787]

Love watching Justin work his magic. Awesome video today!!

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chrisblue4787]

@@blackopaldirect I can’t get enough of watching...I am totally hooked. I used to hunt opals here in Canada when I was a young man . Nothing like Australian opal though..... wow!! Incredible stones

[@lorenrobertson8039]

Oh what a beautiful crystal opal! How fun it's been to watch you take a large rock with all the knobblies in it and just look at the treasures you uncover. You are so blessed to be able to have such a great life. Thank you for sharing it with us! That first little crystal with the circular patterns in it would fascinate me forever...it so speaks to me.

[@evanalian]

I think the big sand spotted one is lovely. I like the cloudy effect of the sand against the colors of the opal.

[@evanalian]

@patches Cook agreed.

[@seanhampson4126]

Beautiful work, and very informative! Love watching/hearing you explain the thought process you go through making decisions.

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@moisesmontecillo7570]

Dont listen to em justin you've been doing this your whole life. You are definetly the expert so I could and would never challenge your judgment

[@XJapa1n09]

Doing diverse stuff like this is why your channel will continue to grow! Excellent video!

[@blackopaldirect]

I appreciate that! pickles

[@anthonyarashnia1934]

Man I'll tell you what. I never get tired of watching you. you're so phenomenally good at what you do. Keep up the great work.

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you Anthony 🙏❤️

[@tdstellar5218]

You are quite the entertainer 😂 as well as a master gemologist. Thank you for the big smiles and some stress you give me!! Seeing what the miners go through, and then see how you take a rock with color and make beautiful pieces. Such a remarkable process for this beautiful gem! Opals ROCK!😂😂😂

[@didisinclair3605]

As always, absolutely loved your video. I'll never cut opal, but I love to watch your work, and you are such a good teacher. (and funny and adorable, as well!!!!)

[@coryboatz4434]

Not bad little gems its cool seeing them in the sandstone

[@winklepicking3202]

That Crystal Opal is spectacular! I purchased the Crystal Opal that you cut in your ASMR video the other week, literally can’t wait for it to come, I’m not sure wether to have it set in a ring or pendant, choices choices! Fab work Justin!

[@blackopaldirect]

Yay I just saw that in the shipping pile. Thank you and let me know when you get it :-)

[@winklepicking3202]

Black Opal Direct will do! ☺️

[@Nick-xb5jz]

Your Videos have this soothing, calming and relieving style for me - I Love watching them, they take me away from all my problems and negative thoughts :)

[@1COMIXMAN]

After all the years of me being a rock hound and finding my first geod filled with what looked like chocolate chips in a big white rock which turned out to be dark garnet, my first amethyst and tourmaline being found in california, to me working with gems in my later years it never stops to amaze me of the colors mother earth and natural science gives us to find like a scavenger hunt. Hit or miss its all still a miracle. I still say you should bust up the ones you cant use as full stones for inlay or to put in little vile pendants or hour glass. Ohhh that would look nice, an opal hour glass.

[@MrsOx-jz9fg]

Omg can you imagine an opal hour glass. That would be absolutely stunning and something I'd definitely buy!!

[@1COMIXMAN]

@@MrsOx-jz9fg especially some of the opal Justin buys. Even if he can't make a stone the colors are usually still nice

[@MrsOx-jz9fg]

@@1COMIXMAN very much so!!!

[@carolgreathouse7898]

I want to see an opal hour glass too.

[@crusadingtemplar]

He needs to do the opal dust sand timers...100%

[@rica93]

This Lil Peep beat on the intro, wonderful!

[@ihatecops.]

its a sample from yppah never mess with sunday

[@sharramiller2200]

@@ihatecops. morning my

[@allenking8678]

Last place I'd expect star shopping at

[@Maleficent___]

Rest In Peace Goth Angel Sinner

[@kyliegaffy4278]

@@sharramiller2200 l.p.*00PPPPP

[@mtnvalley9298]

Thanks for posting your work Justin. I am fascinated every time.

[@gldsmh7665]

I love the choice of music😍

[@Saavvvv]

Justin, thanks for your videos. I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and I'm totally hooked. I feel like I've learnt a lot about opals in this short space of time and I hope you keep the brilliant video's coming!

[@blackopaldirect]

Welcome aboard! and dont forget to subscribe ❤️🙏

[@witchapparatus]

My favorite gemstone! (Right next to fire agate and ammolite.) It's awesome to see the artistry that goes into cutting these gems. It seems like such a peaceful profession.

[@newfoundland1956]

what a great workmanship

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you

[@A-sq2dy]

Been busy 🕺🏼 great cutting. Another great video 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@abeeslife1688]

God bless you Justin! Love you so much , you are a precious soul.

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you

[@zannaheighton179]

And to add that there’s a generous soul inside that cheerful exterior. Bless you for sharing your passion.

[@lornaalexander2524]

Opals are so beautiful, mother nature, and the skill of the person polishing the stones, never fails to impress x

[@kelseyt8516]

I found this very relaxing - love the background music

[@GoldenBoy-et6of]

That music comes from a Lil peep song but I cant remember which one *Edit it's the instrumental from Star shopping by Lil peep

[@Adam-uk2dh]

Dont get too carried away if you look him up...

[@GoldenBoy-et6of]

True xD ^

[@dougabelin7066]

Is@@GoldenBoy-et6of ¾ I I

[@hem9483]

@@Adam-uk2dh the poetry is in the streets

[@catlogic8722]

I really love the first stone! Even though I usually like the darker ones better, this one was very unique and pretty! Love your work - greetings from Germany!

[@campingwithhomer7371]

25 min of pure pleasure to watch!

[@uality]

Watching you gives me more of an idea of "how to" but having only been exposed to polishing other stones, I was afraid to get into opal, because if you ground too deep, could loose the color and I didn't want to go there because of the lack of experience I had. I enjoyed watching you.

[@christineg8151]

This brings back memories! When I was in high school, my father brought me some opal rough from Honduras. It was mostly potch, but I spent hours digging out the little knobbies from the matrix, mostly using a dremel! This video makes me wish I still had access to lapidary equipment.

[@lindarandles2106]

What a beautiful craft !! Jam packed full of surprises!

[@kevinmcmunn3721]

I completely forget about COVID or any other problem for that matter, when I watch opals emerge 😌

[@dennymccue1214]

This is so meditative! I appreciate your art and LOVE opals!

[@nahtanha]

Those two crystals are more or less exactly the kind of opal I hope to buy once I have the money! Fascinating to see a clump like that dissected, thanks for humouring us all and using the dremel ;D

[@ricardochique4062]

Intriguing and fascinating to watch you in action, I never get bored watching 👀!!!! Awesome work!

[@blackopaldirect]

🙏❤️

[@StephanieLondon]

i love how deep the blues were in those knobbies

[@renaissancewm2000]

Beautiful. Exquisite. A pleasure to watch a master at your craft. And so many spiritual analogies...

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you 🙏

[@spiderstew1]

So enjoy your videos...instructional and entertaining. Clearly you are a man who enjoys his work. Bravo!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you

[@melissalogan1038]

Love seeing them through to the end. Thanks Justin

[@edwinmunyan1946]

Very nicely done, I love the colors in them. Ashame the other didn't work out. I always learn something. Thanks justin

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Gunway]

Sehr schöne Opale, top Justin 👍👍👍

[@Engbob123]

Truly stunning, I would never have expected something as nice from the rough stone.

[@BennilocoLoves]

Im never ever ever disappointed when I stop in to watch you uncover a beautiful opal.. in this case, 3!! Cheers from the high desert..

[@ashleydodd2729]

Thanks for this video it. Really helped break up a long day of cleaning.

[@terrypussypower]

*break

[@blackopaldirect]

Welcome

[@tonywild1963]

Those were beautiful opals you cut Justin, and such lovely colours. Good idea to use a Dremel to release the gems. That worked out well. Thank you and have a good week

[@juleseyg]

That last opal was gorgeous 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@georgeberg2106]

What an amazing profession/passion you have. Creating the fantastic from the ordinary.

[@dorout1]

I never really cared for rocks/minerals/gems/etc until I found this channel. You really bring excitement to your videos. Keep up the good work Mr. Sin. ;)

[@blackopaldirect]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Nickknows00]

Love watching the process of the revealing the stone! So satisifiing!

[@bennymartin5374]

Just found your channel but you got a great personality and find ypur content to be soothing really enjoy it

[@anomie6788]

Didn't know anything about opals before except they existed. Could take it or leave it, but after watching your channel I have acquired a affinity for these stones, they are quite beautiful.

[@ethanw1458]

Perfect video to watch after a long 12 hour shift, thankyou Justin and the black opal direct team!

[@blackopaldirect]

Welcome

[@kizzlebizzle9312]

What happens to the big leftover chunk that still had nice opal bits in it? Not the bin surely?

[@dalor4906]

Make a great freeform gem.

[@exidy-yt]

That's the kind of chunk I would hope could be sold to novice opal-cutters for practice on, you are unlikely to get anything but extremely tiny bits of precious opal out of it, but if you work at it you could get some, a couple hundred dollars worth maybe. Not worth it for someone of Justin's skill and supply line, but more then worth it to build skill at cutting out and shaping/polishing.

[@kizzlebizzle9312]

Ooh, that sounds like a fun way to get into the hobby that might not be too expensive! Where would a novice be able to buy something like that please?

[@exidy-yt]

@@kizzlebizzle9312 Speaking as just such a novice, I bought a starter cutting and grinding wheel set from Amazon, as well as a couple of bulk-lots of cheap hydrophane opal from Ethiopia to practice on, larger chunks so I don't waste any good opal while I practice. I also bought a dremel and a few other inexpensive tools. Cost about $300cdn. I'll get a real coarse and fine grinding wheel when I am ready to move on to actual gem-quality (Lightning Ridge) opal. Unfortunately I've just moved to a place with no indoor working area, but once the weather turns nicer in a month or so I should be able to set up a nice outdoor working area and start building skills. All the best to you if you decide to get into this as well!

[@jerrylebreux934]

Very beautiful work justin. You sir have gifted hands. I love those stones.

[@mr.moomooman5400]

That was the best intro I’ve seen from him yet 😂been watching him for a bit now and too see the progression of his intros is the best

[@janeceeastwood8035]

The light play in these three stones is so pretty!

[@shawnagunther7762]

I love the music that is with this video. Your videos go great with a bowl of cereal great way to start the day 😊

[@kengilmore4384]

Justin I've been watching for a time now and finally subscribed. Its just so spectacular!

[@williamsnapp2605]

The reflection of the color on the wheel and your finger tips was spectacular!

[@sheilaabayateye1558]

Love this to see such beauties to come out that clump. Never get tired of watching you at work. Thank you 😊 💓

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@sheilaabayateye1558]

Need to save up for one of your beautiful stones 😊

[@chadatchison145]

I learn something new every video I watch, thanks Justin. :)

[@blackopaldirect]

My pleasure! Chadicous ❤️🤭☺️

[@emmabelle6413]

Awesome stones. Great work Justin.

[@janicedyck9212]

This is really exciting! Looking forward to see how this goes

[@TheOldladyB]

More stunning opals. Well done.

[@morganh9200]

Really fun! As always! Love what yiu do & the way yiu do it... giggles n all!💜

[@alistairmills7608]

13.47 sec WOW. The colours of the green and blue remind me of the marble spinning through space that we all live on. 🌍 🌎

[@silverback5033]

Another good video Justin, it was interesting to see how the Dremmel can be used. Keep Safe and Keep Rockin.

[@larryhoskins5524]

Fascinating and very entertaining.Thanks for sharing your talent and the beautiful stones.Can't wait to get back to the ridge,we love the place.Cheers.

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you enjoyed it Larry

[@JC-rf7rb]

Another success Justin, congratulations!

[@jameswelch1054]

I really enjoyed that show. It was fun to see something so different. It was an added surprise to see what you would get out of that big clump.

[@youknowwhoiam4337]

Love watching you work, beautiful stones!! And just FYI there are people that can't afford opals that are even poor quality , and that do enjoy some of the natural look that the stone you did not cut from this video present. I personally would love to possess one of them

[@christieread9506]

Really enjoyed this one Justin, I love watching your videos, your such a positive person xx

[@illinoiswildz5049]

This one is extremely exciting!!!

[@annamcknight9153]

Glad I found you! You're funny and informative and I love seeing what is revealed. I love opals and have been catching up on your videos. What fun!

[@blackopaldirect]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@billyyank5807]

14:38 that little stone is beautiful. I like how it's almost see through!

[@diannequinn9923]

i have been watching your videos and was wondering what time (in NY time) i could catch a "live" video..thanks so much..Dianne

[@cultraclub]

I didnt know I had a love for Opal til now. 10 videos deep from this channel! I dont think I can stop lol.

[@GreggBB]

Thanks that was both fun and educational to watch. Very nice stones in all 3 cases. For me the smallest was so eye catching even while you were cleaning up up.

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Smileypig4life]

Love the ambient music playing over the top. The videos too ;)

[@beth-rg8bm]

WOW... I'm always amazed at the beauty of opals!

[@nobullziggster4070]

I love your sense of humor. You spend a lot of time alone i see loll

[@4thdimensiontravels855]

Awesome sunday mornin now!!

[@sandyposey8074]

Always enjoy! love the colors!

[@jessicahart2115]

So Amazing the Work you put into this...

[@AnthonyKoningNL]

And again ...love the passion ! keep it up :) ! greetings from the Netherlands.

[@theresabetaway7775]

Nice to see the dremel coming into the action .

[@michealklonowski5267]

nice work thereon them opals I joyed seeing how you getting them out of the sand stone and the whole process. thank you for sharing.

[@blackopaldirect]

Very welcome

[@duckmama]

Came for the opal. Stayed for the impersonations 😂

[@niwe79]

So beautiful colors 😍👍🏼

[@kathyevans9138]

Just amazing! Always enjoy your videos Justin!

[@blackopaldirect]

I appreciate that!