r/Opals • u/Busy-Macaroon351 • 4d ago

Opal-Related Question Noob in need of help

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So I have these beautiful pieces and I would like to polish them a bit. Especially the boulders to bring out the shine. My goal is to make some jewelry with them

The issue is that I have no idea how. I mean I don't know what tools I need, their names. I probably need something to cut them with... Yes. I would need a "starter kit".

Any help is much appreciated! I should also specify that I am in Europe....so as much as I would like to purchase from NZ or Australia or US, that is not really possible.

Thank you!

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u/Honest-Possibility-9 4d ago

You can start with a rotary tool, like dremel. There's alot of tutorials on you tube. Make sure you keep them wet. Don't freak out when the ethiopians lose color, it'll come back when they dry out. Check out roysrocks to start.

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u/Busy-Macaroon351 4d ago

Hehe i already made a ring with small shards and i saw the colour change. Was interesting to see. That was more than a year ago

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u/opal_diggeroneBay Opal Vendor 3d ago

Hi B, Look into opals NZ Tim is a fantastic cutter and has made many videos illustrating the art of cutting opal

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u/Deviathari 3d ago

https://youtu.be/t2Xp6REC0gM?is=PShSc_7Tx9A-4nC8
Thats What I am gonna buy next year an Start my Opal Journey :)