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Step up your glitter craft projects with Crushed Opal! Take a look at the process of making a floating crushed opal pen... The Materials & Tools: Amber Crushed Opal - Size Medium Black Fire Crushed Opal - Size Medium Dragon's Egg Crushed Opal - Size Medium Sleepy Lavender Crushed Opal - Size Medium Empty Tube Floating Pens Vegetable Glycerin  Water Glue Eye Dropper Tube Mixing Cup The Process: 🌟 We first started by mixing our water and vegetable glycerin. We used mainly water with a little bit of glycerin to help prevent the water from drying out over time. This mixture is...

Have you heard of Shaker Jewelry before? From Shaker Pendants to Shaker Rings, there is a whole new world of unique jewelry pieces every gemstone lover wants to add to their collection. Learn how to make your own Shaker Necklace with Faceted Opal Stones...  The Materials & Tools We Used for the DIY Shaker Necklace: Black Fire Faceted Opal Stones - Size: 5mm - Quantity: 10 Black Fire Faceted Opal Stones - Size: 6mm - Quantity: 5 Shaker Pendant Necklace Alcohol Cleaning Wipe - Shaker Necklace with Faceted Opal Stones -The Process: 💎 We started by prepping the pendant with an alcohol wipe....

Have you ever wanted to make your own earrings? Try this DIY earring project and elevate your jewelry collection with our beloved opal cabochons.   The Materials We Used for the DIY Earrings: Two Black Fire Opal 8mm Cabochons, Two Pearl White Opal 8mm Cabochons, Flat Back Silver & Gold Earring Posts, CA Glue, and Sandpaper. The Process: ✨ We started by preparing the flat back earring posts. We buffed the flat back of the earring post with a fine sand paper. This removes some shine and the smooth texture from the earring to give the glue a better surface for adhesion.  ✨ We...

Learn how to use crushed opal in a new way!  The Materials we used for the DIY necklace: 1G of Fine Alien Bloodstone Crushed Opal, 2G of Medium Alien Bloodstone Crushed Opal, a three gram vial, an eyelet hook, a chain, vegetable glycerin, and Medium Mercury Adhesive. The Process: 💚 We started by layering our crushed opal and liquid of choice into the vial. This allows us to fully coat the opal in the liquid which brings out the color play. We used vegetable glycerin because it is a thicker liquid and is easy to work with. You could also use other liquids; such as...

Creating a custom ring with a vibrant crushed opal inlay is a deeply rewarding project. This guide will walk you through the entire process using a lathe, from preparing the ring core to achieving a final, glass-like polish. While the process requires patience and attention to detail, the result is a stunning, one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. Tools & Materials Gathering all your supplies before you begin will ensure a smooth workflow. Safety Equipment (Non-Negotiable) Safety Glasses: Protect your eyes from debris and glue splashes. Respirator or Dust Mask: Essential for protecting your lungs from fine dust created during sanding. Tools...