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Oh, my, Chris!!! That sounds so painful!!! I will be very careful.

Pink, I'm sure you are only being modest and humble about your work.

psstt... don't tell Pink... but I lick rocks!

And I'd recommend using this.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ND ... ge_o03_s00

Or this.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002Y ... 5AP5HMQ6QA

Oh, and here's a video about cutting an opal by hand.

I just love Justin, he's an awesome guy!

LOL...you rock licker!!! I love it!!! Thank you for the video. I will look at it later. I'm slowed down a little. I have three of my grandsons here and unfortunately have some other stuff going on that has stopped me for a few days. Got my sand paper though and will be ready to go. I sure love all the support I'm getting from you guys!!! I know the opal I am digging out is nothing special as opals go. The more light I'm getting on it the more I see there is very little, but it is good practice. And I am learning so much. Thank you all!!!