Afterglow Crushed Opal

Ignite your craft with Afterglow Crushed Astral Opal™, our premium lab-created synthetic opal. This brilliant material flashes with electric green and yellow fire over a warm, pastel yellow base. An essential item for dedicated artisans, it’s the perfect choice for elevating your ring making supplies and jewelry making supplies. Engineered for unmatched stability and color play, our lab-grown opal ensures your work stands out with a professional, mesmerizing finish. Product Specifications Material Astral Opal™ (Lab-Grown Synthetic Opal, 80% Silica, 20% Polymer) Color Play Primary: Pastel Yellow | Fire: Green & Yellow Grain Sizes Fine (0.3mm - 0.5mm), Medium (1mm - 2mm) Hardness 4 on the Mohs scale Heat Resistance Up to 250°F / 120°C Why Choose Our Crushed Astral Opal™? Brilliant Fire & Color: Meticulously grown to display the most vibrant and dynamic color flashes possible. Unmatched Stability: Guaranteed not to crack, craze, or yellow over time, offering superior durability over natural opal. Easy to Work With: Softer composition is perfect for inlay, turning, and cabbing without splintering. Coverage: One gram is enough for 3-5 standard ring inlays or to fill a 1.5" x 1.5" (4cm x 4cm) area at a depth of approx. 1mm. Creative Applications Jewelry & Ring Inlay: The premier choice for creating high-end, custom jewelry that demands attention. Custom Woodworking: Fill knots, cracks, and other voids for a stunning, functional accent. Resin Art & Casting: Mix into resin for celestial-themed coasters, trays, and dice with unparalleled depth. Pen Turning: Craft custom pen blanks that command a premium with their spectacular fire. Pro-Tip: The opal's true vibrancy is revealed when "wet" or mixed with a binder (like resin or CA glue). For the most dramatic color, prepare your inlay channel with a dark base, such as black paint or dyed epoxy.