Is today the day?

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granniesgems
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Is today the day?

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Well, I am wondering, is today the day I finally reach the opal? I have been taking a 1/8th to 1/4 inch of rock off at a time. Slow and steady working off the host until I can get to the opal inside.

Here is where I started:
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Here is where I am now:
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This is my first experience at doing anything like this. I'm very excited, in case you couldn't tell. Do you remember your first time? I'd love to hear about it.
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You know, if there's a tile place near you, or a stone cutting place, you could have them cut your opals into slabs to see if there's anything in there. Would be a lot faster. Hope you find some pretty colors tucked away inside. ;)
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I didn't quite make it today. Will take some more work. But I got as close as I could. Will do the rest on my husbands lathe, which he is setting up as a grinder/polisher for me. I am shocked he is willing to share his lathe as his tools are his tools, but he sure is. :shock: :D

Here is where I got to today:
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More colors showing through.

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So close.
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