You could take some of these and set them inside of clear resin,then put that into a square shadow box frame and put some tiny soft led lights underneath,and add handels to each side , then you have a pretty lighted tray !
Hi Katy! My husband says that’s how excited I get cutting into rocks too 😂👍🏻 I love the way you display a beautiful close-up of a rock slab behind you in your intro and at the end. Thanks for sharing such joy with us finding God’s hidden treasures.
Wow...video choreography AWARD winning Slab COLLECTION...... KatyDid out DID herself created a ROCK ART TOURING show..... Other worldly 3D images, imaginary TOOLS.....DREAM SCAPES......SO many BEAUTIFUL ROCKS! Giant photo background turn into ABSTRACT ART....... BIG BUCKS........$$$$$$
Personally, I see that the agate is the most varied stone, in addition it is within the reach of all with little means, just good will, and good legs to browse his favorite places bend to pick it up before to admire it once cleaned of layer from which it hides, and which shelters it from those who do not know it. Have a lovely day everybody
Thank you for sharing your joy with us. Some stunners there! As an aside, I'd like to ask your audience if anyone is located in the NW corner of Montana or panhandle of ID and looking to hound. I know I'm not the only one revelling in the bounty around! Shout out!
I've got the in on belt supergroup stromatolites and ferruginous quartz. Katydid, if you're ever up this way please don't hesitate to hit me up. We can go slosh around the creeks and lake giggling and singing as we uncover treasures. Maybe we'll get real crazy and go antiquing!
Absolutely stunning pieces. Hopefully when I'm back working again you will still have some beauties in your store. I'm sure you will. Great video. Loved every piece. Just so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Have you ever tried using bondo to hold rocks at the position you want using 2 blocks of wood covered in platic sheeting like a mold to give you flat right angles to grab the wood? It allow yo to keep cutting past the middle of the rock too. You have to let the bondo cure for a few days.
try putting a little liquid dish soap in the water when showing the rocks. It will cause the water to stick more evenly. I can show you how to make lamp shades, stained glass window type of things, boxes, lighted coffee tables and more from those rocks.
So something I learned from Rob from Michigan Rocks when slabbing is after your first cut and you get a flat surface is to glue a piece of 2x4 to the rock using Elmer's wood glue. Then you can clamp the 2x4 in your vice and you get the full use of the rock you are slabbing. The last piece that is left on the board you can soak in water for couple week or use heat to melt the glue and pull the rock off. Has been working great for us.
Nice slabbing Katy, I couldn't help thinking regarding the 2nd specimen slabs; 90%+ of those inclusions appear to look like people in the snow. Congrats on acquiring 10k Subs 👍 Keep on doin' 😊
Hi Katy, I love your videos. I have included some nice agate slabs into a few stained glass pieces I have made and you are right they look beautiful ❤️ with the light shining through them!!! I am a Rockhound too, my sister and I walk a couple creeks in Hamilton IL. looking for Geodes and have quite a collection!!! Keep on rockin'
Katy, you are so right. The inside of the agates have endless miracles & wonder! I am curious about the saw. How long does it take to cut a slab once the rock is secured & positioned? Does the cutting time differ based on mors hardness factor? Thank you for sharing these beautiful finds & educating us. Hi to Jim! God bless.
yes. i too love to see slabbing of agates. can you break it down, to a lay man, how were agates formed? or point me to a good link. thanks and keep it up!!!!
Sorry so late getting to your video. I was wondering if you ever thought about soldering those beautiful slabs and creating a agate window decor and selling them on your Etsy site.
To answer your question, I would use them as art. Buy or make a large light box to put on the wall and set the slabs in epoxy resin to fit the top of the light box. When the light is turned on, you see through the beautiful slabs! Or, do you have a bathroom window with a curtain over it? You could make a sheet of slabs set in resin, probably on plexiglass and put that in front of your window for privacy rather than curtains. The natural light would shine through and let everyone who uses the bathroom enjoy the beauty of the slabs. You could build wood or metal frames for lamp bases, put some of the slab panels on all four sides. You can buy lamp electronics at any hardware store. Or if your home could use a divider screen from one room to another. Or make stained glass, but with slab pieces instead of glass. You have a really beautiful and unique resource with the fantastic stones you find! You may as well flaunt them!
@@KatyDidRocks I enjoy your videos! Thank you for sharing them. You and your hubby put such tremendous effort into every one of those slabs. From finding them, to hefting them back to the car, to slabbing and polishing them. They are such beautiful things of enduring and timeless qualities. Each different and special. Yeah. You have many, many opportunities to showcase them and make your home reflect your love of rocks! Keep on rocking!
The plastic is so the bondo does not stick to the wood boards you use like a mold. Ask your husband if he knows about bondo. You have to keep the two boards parallel and at right angles to the line of your cut. It is very easy to use. Email me or call if you would like to talk, I am easy to find, Thanks, Jeff
wowzers! that pet wood…. sorry travis but jim stole the show with that find! next t-shirt idea?.. “Geology Rocks!”. (it’s probably been done but hey, i like the saying)
Tip of the hat to your continuing improvement in video production skills. CHUNKY! CHUNKY! CHUNKY! I am seriously worried that “Look at those inclusions” is going to be in some teen comedy with one guy seeing a particularly attractive young lady.
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I LOVE WHEN YOU SLAB THE ROCKS YOU FIND AND SHARE WITH US!!!
LOL, Robin, I'm glad.
Those were absolutely,stunningly beautiful. The bird dendrites are my favorite.✌&❤
Thank you! :)
That Petrofied wood is great thanks for showing it to everyone.❤️
It really is amazing.
You could take some of these and set them inside of clear resin,then put that into a square shadow box frame and put some tiny soft led lights underneath,and add handels to each side , then you have a pretty lighted tray !
That sounds lovely.
Hi Katy! My husband says that’s how excited I get cutting into rocks too 😂👍🏻 I love the way you display a beautiful close-up of a rock slab behind you in your intro and at the end. Thanks for sharing such joy with us finding God’s hidden treasures.
Thank you! :)
Wow such amazing material, the agate is so beautiful!. And the petrified wood... man... just mind blowing!!!
I agree!
Always love the slabbing videos!❣️
Thank you! :)
Wow...video choreography AWARD winning Slab COLLECTION......
KatyDid out DID herself created a ROCK ART TOURING show.....
Other worldly 3D images, imaginary TOOLS.....DREAM SCAPES......SO many BEAUTIFUL ROCKS!
Giant photo background turn into ABSTRACT ART.......
BIG BUCKS........$$$$$$
That would be amazing, for sure!
Your slabs are unbelievably amazing. Love, love, love. Keep on doing you Katie
Thanks, Wyam Rose.
The middle slab of your husband's petrified wood almost looks like an Iris flower. Spectacular cab, in my humble opinion anyway.
I totally agree.
Personally, I see that the agate is the most varied stone, in addition it is within the reach of all with little means, just good will, and good legs to browse his favorite places bend to pick it up before to admire it once cleaned of layer from which it hides, and which shelters it from those who do not know it.
Have a lovely day everybody
Beautiful insight. :)
Thank you for sharing your joy with us. Some stunners there!
As an aside, I'd like to ask your audience if anyone is located in the NW corner of Montana or panhandle of ID and looking to hound. I know I'm not the only one revelling in the bounty around! Shout out!
Thanks, AL. How about it, folks? Anybody up in the northwest corner of Montana?
I've got the in on belt supergroup stromatolites and ferruginous quartz. Katydid, if you're ever up this way please don't hesitate to hit me up. We can go slosh around the creeks and lake giggling and singing as we uncover treasures. Maybe we'll get real crazy and go antiquing!
Gorgeous slabs! Agates are so beautiful!
Thanks. :)
Beautiful cuts. I am addicted to cutting rocks to see what is inside.
It's always a surprise!
The 1st and last for me were the best, loved the crystals in the 1st. The t-shirt looks great. All the best.👍🇦🇺
Thank you! You too!
Watching you slab huge agates is like opening a present on Christmas morning! Absolutely delightful!
That's absolutely right!
Thanks for another awesome video!!!! Wow!!!
Thanks for watching!
Some very beautiful slabs.
Thanks, Jim!
Hi Katie,I love these cutting videos.
Glad you like them! :)
Peuteful slabs agates thanks for sharing this video Kate 👌
Thanks for watching!
Travis did good. And, you did an excellent job of cutting them.
Absolutely stunning pieces. Hopefully when I'm back working again you will still have some beauties in your store. I'm sure you will. Great video. Loved every piece. Just so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
I am working on listings. There will always be agates. :)
I know there will be plenty of beautiful rocks. It's just right now I'm still off work . Medical reasons and laid off. Fun fun.
Thanks again Kate you are a rockhounds hero😊 cutting that for me I appreciate it so much and I loved your agates they have so much color.
Thanks, Travis - anytime! Let me know if you want to go hunting sometime.
Thanks Katie you do wonderful stuff enjoy every one of your videos please don't ever stop
Thanks!
Beautiful slices. How nice to b given those
They are lovely!
Excellent cuts..... Thanks for sharing your video...👌👍
Thank you too!
Beautiful. Thank you
Thank you too!
Beautiful results in cutting the rocks. Lovely rocks.
Thanks so much 😊
Thank you Kate. Stunning!
Thank you! 😊
You are so blessed to live where you do. And have access to such beautiful rocks and gems. I love how you cut yours!
Thanks for watching! :)
@@KatyDidRocks love watching
So huge, cutting is a challenge. You do great work. Can't wait to see your projects.
Congratulations Dan!!!
:)
❤️Thank you.
@@Gregory47342 you're welcome 🙂
Just beautiful 😍
Thank you! 😊
Have you ever tried using bondo to hold rocks at the position you want using 2 blocks of wood covered in platic sheeting like a mold to give you flat right angles to grab the wood? It allow yo to keep cutting past the middle of the rock too. You have to let the bondo cure for a few days.
I haven't. I have a couple slab grabbers that work well. Never heard of plastic sheeting and bondo, though. I'll look into it!
Love the stories you tell from what the slabs look like
It's like looking at clouds!
try putting a little liquid dish soap in the water when showing the rocks. It will cause the water to stick more evenly.
I can show you how to make lamp shades, stained glass window type of things, boxes, lighted coffee tables and more from those rocks.
Thank you, that is really a great tip. I struggled, for sure.
Oh my goodness! Gorgeous slices in all the rocks. Love the T-shirt.
Thanks. :)
Love you shirt and the amazing slabs!🤩 Thanks Kate!!😎
Thank you! :)
Beautiful slabs and great video, thanks so much for sharing.
Absolutely stunning.
Thank you!
Purdy, gotta love them.......
Glad you like them.
That agatized pet wood is Amazing!!
Thanks - I agree!
So something I learned from Rob from Michigan Rocks when slabbing is after your first cut and you get a flat surface is to glue a piece of 2x4 to the rock using Elmer's wood glue. Then you can clamp the 2x4 in your vice and you get the full use of the rock you are slabbing. The last piece that is left on the board you can soak in water for couple week or use heat to melt the glue and pull the rock off. Has been working great for us.
I haven't tried it yet - but it definitely would be useful!
Wow!These are gorgeous!
Thank you! 😊
Loved the agatized wood! And Kate, you should write poetry!
:D I have to admit, it has been done.
Amazing!!
Thank you for sharing it with us!!
Thanks!
It makes me smile 😃
Yay!
Looks like the raising of the Phoenix- Beautiful 😻
It does!
beautiful pieces of natures best kept secrets exposed this time Kate..thanks for sharing..
Thanks for watching! :)
So beautiful!
Thank you! 😊
Man those are freaking beautiful!
Thanks, I agree!
Amazing findings.
Thanks for watching. :)
Nice slabbing Katy, I couldn't help thinking regarding the 2nd specimen slabs; 90%+ of those inclusions appear to look like people in the snow.
Congrats on acquiring 10k Subs 👍 Keep on doin' 😊
Cool finds
Thanks. :)
amazing rocks
Thanks!
Hi Katy, I love your videos. I have included some nice agate slabs into a few stained glass pieces I have made and you are right they look beautiful ❤️ with the light shining through them!!! I am a Rockhound too, my sister and I walk a couple creeks in Hamilton IL. looking for Geodes and have quite a collection!!! Keep on rockin'
Lovely!
Katy, you are so right. The inside of the agates have endless miracles & wonder! I am curious about the saw. How long does it take to cut a slab once the rock is secured & positioned? Does the cutting time differ based on mors hardness factor? Thank you for sharing these beautiful finds & educating us. Hi to Jim! God bless.
Hi. The length of time depends on the size - 20-30 minutes for most. Some saws have variable speeds, but most just have a single slow speed.
LOVE your videos!!!!!
Thank you! :)
Que bellezas!!!. Gracias por su canal. Un saludo desde Costa Rica.
Gracias. :)
Dang Katie! You look at grey blobs of rock and see beautiful agates! I walk right by them…looking for agates!
It just takes practice. :)
yes. i too love to see slabbing of agates.
can you break it down, to a lay man, how were agates formed? or point me to a good link.
thanks and keep it up!!!!
Hi! Here is a link: th-cam.com/video/In9lR3Ux6O4/w-d-xo.html
Do you sell your slabs I'd be interested in purchasing one they are all very beautiful
Hello, Barbara - I have an Etsy store, www.etsy.com/shop/KatyDidRocks. I just listed a bunch of slabs!
Sorry so late getting to your video. I was wondering if you ever thought about soldering those beautiful slabs and creating a agate window decor and selling them on your Etsy site.
As a matter of fact, yes! :)
That’s what it’s all about!!!!
:) Glad you liked them.
I would use them in stained glass, or as a display with a light. Or just hold them and swoon!
Yes! :)
All agate is quartz, but not all quartz is agate. Absolutely love your shirt!
:D Thanks!
To answer your question, I would use them as art. Buy or make a large light box to put on the wall and set the slabs in epoxy resin to fit the top of the light box. When the light is turned on, you see through the beautiful slabs!
Or, do you have a bathroom window with a curtain over it? You could make a sheet of slabs set in resin, probably on plexiglass and put that in front of your window for privacy rather than curtains. The natural light would shine through and let everyone who uses the bathroom enjoy the beauty of the slabs.
You could build wood or metal frames for lamp bases, put some of the slab panels on all four sides. You can buy lamp electronics at any hardware store. Or if your home could use a divider screen from one room to another. Or make stained glass, but with slab pieces instead of glass. You have a really beautiful and unique resource with the fantastic stones you find! You may as well flaunt them!
Those are fantastic ideas. :) Thanks for the suggestions!
@@KatyDidRocks I enjoy your videos! Thank you for sharing them. You and your hubby put such tremendous effort into every one of those slabs. From finding them, to hefting them back to the car, to slabbing and polishing them. They are such beautiful things of enduring and timeless qualities. Each different and special. Yeah. You have many, many opportunities to showcase them and make your home reflect your love of rocks!
Keep on rocking!
Beautiful slabs!!! I need to get a slab saw someday haha
It will change your world!
looks like fruit segments 😍
:)
some of those would look good in a something like a stained glass like project along with some color glass
I agree!
I wonder if you could make wind chimes out smaller slabs .
I have seen it done, but I would be worried about breakage - the wind gets pretty fierce here sometimes.
I saw same as you. Birds and trees.
:)
I enjoyed it very much those are agates are really quite sparkly 🌈✝️✡️
Mmmmhmmmm, SPARKLY!
The plastic is so the bondo does not stick to the wood boards you use like a mold. Ask your husband if he knows about bondo. You have to keep the two boards parallel and at right angles to the line of your cut. It is very easy to use. Email me or call if you would like to talk, I am easy to find, Thanks, Jeff
Thanks for the tip. :)
I ask all rockhounders I watch-"what do you do with a bunch if slabs?"- send me one. 🙂
LOL!
The 3rd one was nice 😅
Thank you!
Those wood slabs are display pieces in their own right
They really are amazing.
💙💚
wowzers! that pet wood…. sorry travis but jim stole the show with that find! next t-shirt idea?.. “Geology Rocks!”. (it’s probably been done but hey, i like the saying)
Good plan!
Tile your backsplash with them.
Good thought!
@@KatyDidRocks coffee table top.
It looks like something you would see on a computer screen.
Like a screen saver?
Love min 11:00🥰🤩😍🤯🤤💝💖💗🔝♾
Isn't it great?!
I see a big rock, you guys see an agate. How do you do that?
Practice! Agates actually have a very specific shape and texture - but they still fool you a lot of the time.
Not really crazy over these😮😮
:)
Tip of the hat to your continuing improvement in video production skills. CHUNKY! CHUNKY! CHUNKY! I am seriously worried that “Look at those inclusions” is going to be in some teen comedy with one guy seeing a particularly attractive young lady.
Well, any publicity is good publicity, right? :D Thanks, Kirk.
You can not cut that into cabs,that would be so wrong !
I often have that dilemma. :D