How to make and identify an opal doublet
Opal doublets are a fantastic way to achieve a great looking black opal at a fraction of a solid price. They are a great choice for many of us when looking for a champagne taste opal on a beer budget. We thought you might like a video with a few tips and detail.
In this video, we show you how a doublet is made. This video will enable you to have a go in making your own – or – if you are not into lapidary – at least give you a head start on what a good quality doublet opal should look like and allow you to talk like a pro when purchasing one!
As you will see from the video, choosing and making a good quality opal doublet is all about your backing material – in our case, we only use potch (colorless opal) and some good quality 2 pack glue.
Happy watching, and I would love to hear your stories – have you made doublets before? Do you own a beautiful one? Click to comment, and as always, we are happy to answer your questions.
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