I’ve always admired the journey that some people make, from (ironically) journeyman, to craftsman, to artisan, and finally a true artist. It’s always a privilege to watch an artist such as yourself work. Many thanks.

Don’t stop making these movies, I enjoy them so much.....👍👍👍

I keep repeating myself I know, but all I can say is how much watching your work impresses me. No matter the outcome, your talent brings beauty to the world. I thought to myself 'island paradise '.

That’s why you are called a master of opal. Fantastic job! Awesome Justin.

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! I havent been called that before I am humbled

I find myself holding my breath when I watch Justin work..

*An opal that magnificent is an investment, and gives you something so beautiful to admire. A win all around!*

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

Yes new video! As someone who before finding your channel about a year ago had no interest in Opal, I look forward to new videos with your personality and the gorgeous stones more than almost any other!

@dictatorchan5584

4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more! They are so relaxing and fun to watch.

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you 🙏 I’m glad you enjoy

@mikefriend1514

4 жыл бұрын

Like you I never suspected I had a deep seated interest in opals. But thanks to KZread that fascination has been revealed, much like the beautiful gems!

Thanks for those moments of Zen: watching you reveal the beauty of that stone while listening to the lovely and soothing music. It's amazing to me that you can shape the stones using visuals only (i.e., no measuring).

You are an artist. Watching you work is always a pleasure. Have a safe and healthy rest of the week.

Man that is one gorgeous stone, I can only imagine the owner watching the video seeing the true beauty come to life. Great job, and it's always a pleasure watching you work!

Another amazing opal! Never gets old! Thanks Justin!

I love watching your process. It's like your eyes and fingers are calipers!!!

Absolutely the most miraculous beautiful stone I have ever seen. Gorgeous cut!

Thanks Justin! I always start out anxious as you begin the cutting, then I remember your years of experience, and just sit back and enjoy! It's a true beauty! I check daily for new videos!

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

In a few weeks I will have a nail biter

It seems to me that the customer really needs to be careful buying these stones as a less ethical cutter could leave a lot more on the back to crank up the overall weight of the stone. Thankfully here that is not the case as we saw him sacrifice weight to get the perfect setting edge and that is the mark of an honest cutter. Thank you for the journey.

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thanks Justin,✨✌️Totally glued to watching the potch shrink thanks ✨🙏

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

Justin that was a pleasure to watch. What a gem!

Beautiful little piece!

Wow ....that stone is Shakespeare. You are a master of your craft. That's all I can say . Right on Justin

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

Absolutely love opals, the difference and colours in each one is amazing. Great video and very very nice opal 👌

I learn something new every time I watch your videos! Liked the music, too! Thanks, Justin!

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

I thought Id try another type of music. thank you

You are so hilarious !And I love that you SHARE Some of your techniques

What an absolutely gorgeous stone!

Loving your show we sit and watch as a family each time you put a new video up we’re all over it keep them coming cheers sig

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 I

Loving the new video format of multiple screens, slow motion along with the music. And of course the close ups and never give up a little sillyness lol.

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ear I hear you. haha Im glad you like

@aropals672

4 жыл бұрын

@@blackopaldirect picked that KZread name because I listen and learn. I'm Aaron from Texas. Actually live to to very far from New Braunfels out in the country!

What a ripper! Love your work

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gold

I'm excited to cut the batch that I have ordered from you Justin. Planned out stage 1 of cutting them. Today I've finished cutting my sister's white opal heart shape while listening to my maths lecture at uni, I've taken the advice of doing a high dome.

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Nice love to hear these stories

What a gorgeous gem!

Really enjoyed watching! Something really rewarding watching something so beautiful take shape. Opal is so different compared to any other gem stone. Your passion for them comes through in your videos.

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gregg

What a beauty! I admire the manner you adroitly brought out its best. Well done.

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

What a beautiful stone and gr8 work! Thank you sir!

Justin's the man!

Wonderful as always Justin! And the musical accompaniment just brings it all together. Thank you. A touch of sanity in a crazy world.

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Matt thanks for watching

Stunning !

Perfect music for cutting this gorgeous stone. The blues purples and greens 🙌 wow!! Thanks for sharing this Opals journey with us. I wish we could see it in its setting. I hope it isn't real fancy. Just a plain setting that will let the stone be showcased! As always Justin, thanks for sharing your master cutting skills, anyone else and i fear much more of the stone would have been lost. Stay safe and be well my youtube friend. 💜💙💚

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome and thank you for watching again Cathi

Love your channel!! I love opals, they are so beautiful 😍!

So beautiful.and love your choice in music.stay calm and opal on.

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrea

Love watching your videos

many thx for your lesson justin..your amazing

Wow man that thing is absolutely amazing

Justin I love your work!

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Absolute Li a gorgeous opal, you amaze me every time I watch your videos And gives me more inspiration To keep cutting opals and hopefully be as good as you are one day

You are truly an artist and a master of your craft! Gorgeous gemstone!

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Adam

Mate, your videos just make my night. They're extremely interesting and informative, the polishing and grinding seems to calm me, and when you get excited about a stone, it excites me too. Thanks for sharing your passion with me, keep chasing that ultimate stone.

@blackopaldirect

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! you made my day

Love these videos. Thank you for sharing! Tom, USA.

Stone looks like Jarrads rough from the ridge. Beautiful pattern looks almost to be a clover pattern. Truly amazing cut to make a piece with such a problem come out so well. Great to watch a master cutter at work. I learn so much every time I watch you. Thank you!!!

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Im glad you get something out of the vids :-)

What a beautiful life you have! It is a joy to see you still have so much love for your work, no matter how many stones you have cut so far, every new stone is still a challenge for you and exiting for us to watch! Ain't life wonderfull?! 😍🥳

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Great video Justin! Awesome episode 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Nice piano music to listen to while watching you do your magic Justin.

Amazing result..

You can say, when you polish out the sand: OUTSANDING ;)

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@ShannonD.999

3 жыл бұрын

Glorious!

Gorgeous stone

What a beautiful stone, thanks. Bill

Beautiful stone. I am impressed with the speed you brought that stone into shape. Thanks for sharing

@blackopaldirect

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I subscribed today because you remind me of Bob Ross. You are like the Bob Ross of Opal cutting. Please, do not change your music choice, camera angles or zen. You coast me to sleep with your videos. Thank you!

@blackopaldirect

3 жыл бұрын

Haha I’m so glad to be that boring you fall asleep 😆😆😆😆😆. I’ll take it as a compliment don’t worry lol

Modern day Dr. Mesmer! I can’t look away! 😳

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

look into my eyes you a feeling sleepy

Amazing!

You are the best Justin I appreciate it alot👍

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

welcome MR

Top class video ! Tks justin .

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you happy

Incredible! ❤️

That is drop dead 😍 gorgeous

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

🙏❤️

My favourite video so far Justin

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

mission accomplished. Melinda agrees with you

That was spectacula A thumbs as always

Your work is magnificent Justin. I don't always get to comment but I do always give your productions the thumbs up 👍

@blackopaldirect

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! thank you Neil

This part (time stamp: 11:15-11:18) is so so beautiful! You should definitely use this short clip as the intro to your videos! 👌🏻

Very nice!

That scene right before you started polishing was halaious!! I'll just leave it at that lol.

Men love opals . I ,for one, am one of them men. Great job cutting that stone.

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

I love watching your videos Justin your experience is hard to find.

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :-)

Wow what an amazing stone my friend awesome job

beautiful beautiful stone and gorgeous editing!! Loved the piano and the new montage

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like Marina I will do more like this just for you :-)

@Drusille

4 жыл бұрын

@@blackopaldirect i bet i'm not the only one apreciating it ;)

Really nice stone

Thank you. Andy

I've meant to thank you for a while now . You recommended Tim's adventure channel . I am addicted to it . PS ...also your channel . Lol

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

Amazing.. wow

stunning

Lindo!! Opala é a gema do paraíso! 🥰

Magical hands 👏👏👏👏👏👏

Iv recently found your channel iv watched most of the past videos, amazing. Iv subscribed an got the bell on. I look forward to all ur new videos. Thanks for the relaxing chilling time. Love from the uk

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Janet I am glad you enjoy watching

That blue and green!

Yahoo, beautiful, thank you

beautiful

Beautiful

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Beautiful..

beautiful stone well done ❣💖😀👍

@sandmaker

4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great job. It lights up like a sci-fi movie. Thanks for sharing you talent and tips.

I'm in love 😍

The more i learn the intricacies of your cutting ,the more nervous i get 👀. But , always great result's. 👌

Here's a thought. With such a large stone, and the unfortunate shape of it before cut, with that sand inclusion... How about a convex back, even an offset convex back to minimize the loss during cutting, shaping the stone so the jeweler who sets the stone, can create a bezel that matches the shape of a finger upon which the stone is to rest, close? The back of the stone can touch the finger, when it is set in a bezel. This makes sense to me. And furthermore, there is no reason the symmetry of the stone needs to sit in the bezel in a way that the stone is 90 degrees symmetrical with the ring. That is typically, but surely not necessary. The design of the ring by the jeweler could create a beautiful composition regardless the symmetry of the stone as it relates to the ring. Great stone, nonetheless, Justin

She's a beauty.

Breath taking. Love the lavender that pops at times. Were you stressed at all while shaping the stone?

Craftsman!!

Love those colours, wow! So does symmetry along the x and y axis always trump symmetry along one axis plus a bit more total weight?

Zammmm!!!!🔥🔥🔥

Grait :-)

Tarzans grip best glue ever made 😂

Hello Opal !

Perfeita! Maravilhosa! Parabéns! Mais um Belo trabalho! Lik sucesso sempre!

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

thank you

10:53 had once again as I dive into the content, had me laughing out loud.

Gday just subbed. I really enjoy watching skilled crafters at work, especially when the results are this specky! I've got some boulder opal kicking around somewhere, found it fossicking around an old mullocky pile. Just a couple of colour traces, nothing special. Gotta say I've never really thought about opal, I reckon all the pieces I've seen were of low quality white opal. Reminded me of abalone shell. But the black opal you've got is amazing! I never knew. I hope the Rona isn't impacting you too much and am looking forward to ya next vid.

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing and watching

If I spent $14,000 on the stone and found out later it had the huge sand spot on the back, I’d be furious.