How to Make a Realistic Boulder Opal: Unique Technique

A faux boulder opal made with a unique technique: pale blue and lilac opal areas framed by dark ironstone lines.

In this video lesson

• Preparing the opal and ironstone layers
• Building the stone with the unique technique
• Shaping and polishing the cabochon

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About the teacher

Taught by Ludmila Bakulina, polymer clay artist and founder of SweetyBijou.

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