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

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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
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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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11 июл 2024

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Комментарии : 71

@gregbrett6076 3 года назад

Wow stunning bolder opal roy.

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

That's a beauty of a boulder!

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

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

@shanecarubbi7864 3 года назад

Great cutting Roy 👍👍

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

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

@redeyestones3738 3 года назад

Another great episode. Another great stone. Thanks

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

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

@ingloriousbastard5028 3 года назад

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

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

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

@ingloriousbastard5028 3 года назад

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

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

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

@gazdavies5581 3 года назад

Nice job Roy.

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

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

@evelynpickwick9822 3 года назад

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

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

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

@mackie_p 3 года назад

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

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

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.

@nancycurtis3230 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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.

@MrSpotlucy 3 года назад

turned out realy nice grats

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

Thanks man. Great when they pay off.

@cba1424 11 месяцев назад

Nice work 👍👍

@RoysRocks 11 месяцев назад

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

@jeffholmes1362 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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.

@akoski12 3 года назад

I am glad I found this channel bud.

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

Hello and welcome to the club.

@akoski12 3 года назад

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

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

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

@onthebrightside977 3 года назад

that blue is breathe taking

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

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

@EdWolfram 3 года назад

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

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

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.

@MikeyMikeHq 3 года назад

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

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

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

@MikeyMikeHq 3 года назад

@Mitchell Ben ?

@MikeyMikeHq 3 года назад

@Brody Jameson reported

@carolnoble370 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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.

@cweave02 3 года назад

Interesting stone~

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

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.

@CC6_Fanclub_President 3 года назад

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

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

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

@ManMountainMetals 3 года назад

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

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

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.

@prospectvic 3 года назад

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

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

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 Год назад

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

@RoysRocks Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@terrygross8920 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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.

@DarkenShroud 3 года назад

Looks almost like agate banding on the side. Interesting.

@DarkenShroud 3 года назад

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

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

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

@grant.0 3 года назад

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

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

@@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 3 года назад

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 2 года назад

How much would a piece like that cost?

@RoysRocks 2 года назад

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.

@brotell1950 2 года назад

did you dop with super glue with this one

@RoysRocks 2 года назад

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

@brotell1950 2 года назад

thank you

@thedesertartist 3 года назад

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

@RoysRocks 3 года назад

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

@thedesertartist 3 года назад

@@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 3 года назад

😂⛴️

@frankblack509 2 года назад

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

@RoysRocks 2 года назад

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.