This is so addictive, watching Justin turn a lump into a precious gem.  Beats binging on TV shows for sure sure.

I could watch Opals being cut, and polished ALL DAY LONG!!!
It's so relaxing to me.

As a matter of fact, I'm procrastinating my housework right now!
This is MUCH more satisfying!
Thanks for sharing your art work ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

I'm even watching the commercials during this video!
THAT'S how relaxed I am bcuz of watching this Opal being polished by Jason...  👌

I really like the crystal opals. The black opals are gorgeous, but I think I like the crystal opals best.

It’s like an entire galaxy in your grasp! Stunningly beautiful!

Nothing better than watching a craftsman crafting. ❤

Iv watched loads of theses now you got me dreaming of bloody opals

A big thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. I believe you inspire a lot of people, but you also inspired me to chase back the ancestry of my opal rich region.

I'm watching this how-to video on polishing Opals as if someday I too will be doing this very thing!!
In other words...
I'm Day Dreaming!! ❤

For some reason, having over 100 comments tells the YT algorithm to distribute your vids out randomly to other people who haven't seen you yet. At least that's how I understand it...
So what the hey!
Let's try it! ♡

Watching videos all the way to the very end also helps the channel grow.
Just sayin...    ❤

Nicely done, Justin.   Well explained and demonstrated.   The only thing you left out was the weighing and pricing.

That is a beautiful Opal Justin.
Thank You for sharing! ❤

My toes and fingers are turning brown from boulder, I started on black today and it’s going to be hard to turn back. Great vid. 🎉

very good demonstration and information about perfecting and shaping and polishing the stone. Nice!

I'm about to be binge watching your videos. Great job. You've inspired me.

Another great outcome! Very good tutorial for unsure beginners.

A tip for any of those new cutters out there who are exploring the world of cabochon cutting ...Aside from eliminating facets it's also important to remember to dry the stone as you said after each wheel and make sure you have removed all the scratches from the previous wheel , if you do not you will never get rid of them on the next highest grit wheel . It turns into a frustrating experience, if this happens you have to go back to the previous wheel and continue to work the stone . This is less true with opal due to it's relative softness compared to an agate or  harder stones such as jade but it is still true enough. Obviously this message isn't meant for Justin as he is clearly a pro but if any of you new cutters out there read this message give it a try and see if those annoying scratches get easier to get rid of and if your final polish doesn't get better.

You make shaping, and polishing look so easy!!
Good info on this video!
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Very well done.  I have cut a few cabs, including some Australian opal, and I learned a lot from this video.