Boulder Opal Dremel Cutting, Incredible Rough = Clean/Full Faced Gem (Nick Hoops Boulder Opal)

A top quality piece of Queensland boulder opal results in a beautiful clean/full faced gem... what a surprise. Sometimes you just need to hunt down some high quality rough opal to make you life easier and less stressful.
It took quite some time to shape this one with the Dremel/rotary tool but it was definitely worth it.
When it comes to boulder opal Nick Hoops is your man!
Nick Hoops
Facebook: / nick.hoops.5
Timestamps
00:00 Rough
03:19 Cutting 1
05:15 Review 1
06:53 Cutting 2
08:49 Rubbed
11:45 Nova Time
14:16 Finished!
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  • @gregbrett6076
    @gregbrett60763 жыл бұрын

    Wow stunning bolder opal roy.

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    I remember this one. In fact it is still on my desk in the pile of stones destined to be set... once I learn how.

  • @BeatsByDougieT
    @BeatsByDougieT3 жыл бұрын

    That's a beauty of a boulder!

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah i remember that one. Still sitting on my desk. Got some more good stuff coming again from Nick.

  • @shanecarubbi7864
    @shanecarubbi78643 жыл бұрын

    Great cutting Roy 👍👍

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Shane. Did take a long time though been a while since I had cut a teardrop and was a bit rusty.

  • @evelynpickwick9822
    @evelynpickwick98223 жыл бұрын

    That’s going to make a stunning ring! Another great video. So fun to watch. ❤️

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Now to find a nice setting. I need to do a proper jewellery course so I can smith my own.

  • @gazdavies5581
    @gazdavies55813 жыл бұрын

    Nice job Roy.

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Gary. Was slow going without wheels lol. Shaping a fraction of a mm at a time.

  • @redeyestones3738
    @redeyestones37383 жыл бұрын

    Another great episode. Another great stone. Thanks

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. This one turned out much nicer than I expected thats for sure.

  • @nancycurtis3230
    @nancycurtis32303 жыл бұрын

    That is a stunning opal. Claw set in a ring, it would be a welcome adornment to any hand. If it was ever a giveaway, I would just ask how big a bribe you would need!!!!!!! Lol. It really is a great looking stone. I had no idea that boulder opal could look like that. (I still like the veined types though). I hope your day turns out as good!

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Morning Nancy. You are spot on. I reckon this one demands a claw setting too! It is quite an unusual colour in boulder. Normally it's more milky and cloudy which is never that exciting.

  • @ingloriousbastard5028
    @ingloriousbastard50283 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful stone .... love the 2 different patterns. Very interesting and beautiful

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was tossing and turning wondering if I should grind the stripes or not. In the end they grew on me.

  • @ingloriousbastard5028

    @ingloriousbastard5028

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RoysRocks i think this lines make it even more interesting 😊. That a case were porch lines do not disturb the look

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ingloriousbastard5028 Its a bit of character. Keeps each one truly unique.

  • @jeffholmes1362
    @jeffholmes13623 жыл бұрын

    Roy, I think this is one of your best stones yet. Don’t often see boulder with that thick a colour bar. Great job

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's deffinetly not a bad one. Already had a few message me saying that it is a Coober Pedy doublet so it is a little special.

  • @mackie_p
    @mackie_p3 жыл бұрын

    Turned out to be a stunning tear drop!! such a beautiful pattern.

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep. Little sad I didn't get a diamond shaped ring out of it. I had a few diamond ring jokes lined up... I'll save them for later.

  • @cba1424
    @cba142411 ай бұрын

    Nice work 👍👍

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    11 ай бұрын

    I wonder where this stone is now... Was a good little guy even with this old camera.

  • @MrSpotlucy
    @MrSpotlucy3 жыл бұрын

    turned out realy nice grats

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man. Great when they pay off.

  • @carolnoble370
    @carolnoble3703 жыл бұрын

    Very nice !! I also like that different pattern on the side good job ! Don't forget to show us how you end up setting it

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh when I set this one I will make sure to record it. I may even do a silversmithing course to make my own setting. This one deserves some proper treatment.

  • @EdWolfram
    @EdWolfram3 жыл бұрын

    A stunner ... was this not a option on an earlier vote? Ty for the content!

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Might have been I'd have to check the last Nick Hoops parcel Unboxing. It's only a small piece but sure packs a punch.

  • @CC6_Fanclub_President
    @CC6_Fanclub_President3 жыл бұрын

    The body tone and the colors kind of remind me of Lambina.... Awesome piece!

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it is very reminiscent of lambina. Rare that this body tone turns out well with boulder. Typically too cloudy.

  • @MikeyMikeHq
    @MikeyMikeHq3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah , that was a really interesting journey. Loving all your videos , even more and more. My progress is almost nonexistent.

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    No rush man. Starting slowly is always best with opal. It's a marathon not a sprint.

  • @MikeyMikeHq

    @MikeyMikeHq

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Mitchell Ben ?

  • @MikeyMikeHq

    @MikeyMikeHq

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Brody Jameson reported

  • @onthebrightside977
    @onthebrightside9773 жыл бұрын

    that blue is breathe taking

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can't wait to set that one. I was just looking at it the other day.

  • @akoski12
    @akoski123 жыл бұрын

    I am glad I found this channel bud.

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello and welcome to the club.

  • @akoski12

    @akoski12

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RoysRocks any tips for enjoying your content the best?

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@akoski12 Avoid the old videos 😜👌 I also have playlists if you are interested in a specific type of opal or video.

  • @cweave02
    @cweave023 жыл бұрын

    Interesting stone~

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah a tad unusual just because of the almost Coober Pedy appearance in a boulder opal. Doesn't happen all the time that's for sure.

  • @terrygross8920
    @terrygross89203 жыл бұрын

    The point in your video where the stone transitions from a diamond shape to a teardrop is helpful to watch. Having the stone dopped helps with symmetry?

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    It helps with control for sure. You can also see it with your fingers or if the way so yeah it does help a bit.

  • @prospectvic
    @prospectvic3 жыл бұрын

    Hey thats awesome, what glue did 6ou use on the dop and how did you remove it. Bloody rippa boulder

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    This one I think I used superglue (medium thickness) and removal is the same as epoxy. I just leave it in water for a while after polishing it. Superglue gives up pretty quickly in water but I know some go with acetone to speed it up.

  • @jeffkelly2793
    @jeffkelly2793 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Roy, where do you get your diamond tip bits and nova's from m8? Do you sell them? Great channel m8.

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    Жыл бұрын

    I get the sintered burrs manufactured in China and the nova points are from the USA. Both listed on the website roysrocks.com but I only sell to AUS and NZ at the moment.

  • @jeffkelly2793

    @jeffkelly2793

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RoysRocks lucky I'm aussie hey..... lol

  • @ManMountainMetals
    @ManMountainMetals3 жыл бұрын

    BOD doing freeforms & you're doing teardrops....... still 2020 alright.

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol its fully swung around! He can take the role of shaping back I spent a long time on this one going to that teardrop shape... Too long.

  • @grant.0
    @grant.03 жыл бұрын

    When your parcels (or single rough) come out what do you think will be the lowest price point? (CAD)

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Im not really a sales person so I'll probably only sell beginners rough with a sandpaper kit or something like that. Aiming for about $50-100 AUD wish is similar to CAD from memory.

  • @grant.0

    @grant.0

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RoysRocks I think you should have sandpaper as an extra for people who already have some sandpaper etc. Like as a $5 option or something like that!

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah not all will have sandpaper. I hope many will have their own flex shaft to really get going. Many probably with better equipment than me!

  • @BenHunter818
    @BenHunter8182 жыл бұрын

    How much would a piece like that cost?

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Since this video prices have deffinetly gone up but this was part of a parcel so it was already a heavy discount. From Nick Hoops I think you can still expect a piece like this for under $50. Full faced stuff can be pricey or just not sold though.

  • @DarkenShroud
    @DarkenShroud3 жыл бұрын

    Looks almost like agate banding on the side. Interesting.

  • @DarkenShroud

    @DarkenShroud

    3 жыл бұрын

    "I even cut my finger nails before recording this part" * Genuine Laugh * Looking forward to the Mintabie.

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah does a bit. Had to remove those talons to show the opal the respect it deserved 😂

  • @brotell1950
    @brotell19502 жыл бұрын

    did you dop with super glue with this one

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think that one was 5-min epoxy because the ironstone is quite porous.

  • @brotell1950

    @brotell1950

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @frankblack509
    @frankblack5092 жыл бұрын

    Sorry mate but I think you stuff it. Looked better before.

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    You think it looked better in rough form with ironstone spots all over it? Suit yourself. Its increased value would say otherwise and now it can be set in a piece of jewellery.

  • @thedesertartist
    @thedesertartist3 жыл бұрын

    you CAN'T BE A STONECUTTER! you still have fingernails!

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mate they are like the hull of an aircraft carrier at this stage. Steel plates!

  • @thedesertartist

    @thedesertartist

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RoysRocks diamond still goes through steel, i've been doing it for 30 years, you would have thought i learn to use a dop stick by now,.. LOL

  • @RoysRocks

    @RoysRocks

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂⛴️