Weird Rolling Shape Made of Rock-Maker's Challenge 2022

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  • Theo Kellison has challenged himself and 13 other rockhounds to make something out of their rocks. He calls this The Maker's Challenge. Thanks to ‪@99Rockhounding‬ for the idea to make an oloid. Check out the other videos in The Maker's Challenge:
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    This is the video I followed to make this shape: • How to Make an Oloid
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  • @carmenevans7651
    @carmenevans7651 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well, there's one stone that'll gather no moss. Sorry, I couldn't resist. This really showcased your problem solving skills.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There was some problem solving along the way for sure. There were probably some better ways to do some things, but I was just glad to get the job done.

  • @TheoKellison
    @TheoKellison 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Oh my gosh i love oloids!!! What a great idea! That was one serious feat of engineering and problem solving, and the end result is just too cool!! And you chose one gorgeous stone to work with!! Absolutely fantastic idea! Awesome video as always and huuuge thanks for being a part of the challenge!!!😄

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks for inviting me again, Theo! I had a ball doing this. The rock wasn't chosen for it's beauty, but for its size. It turned out to be beautiful too.

  • @littleSallyJo
    @littleSallyJo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    O Rob! You really nailed this one!! I give you the WIN for Most Challenging Concept piece! Wow -- fabulous!

  • @berjo77
    @berjo77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What a fun challenge, and you wailed on it good, for the win! I must say this is one I won’t be trying to replicate…..no saw or cab machine.
    You do the hobby a great service every time you share. Thanks for all of the effort to share. Stay safe!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks, John. I don't think I'll be making another one of these either. I really enjoyed doing this once, but once was enough.

  • @RockhoundingLife
    @RockhoundingLife 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my goodness!! I hope everyone understands the complexity in what you just did with a rock!! That was amazing lapidary work! You are a wizard sir! Turned out perfect.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was challenging for sure. The hardest part was cutting a natural rock into a nice square block.

  • @lilalightandlove421
    @lilalightandlove421 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is the coolest thing I’ve seen in a long time! Cheers to you Rob! A challenge we’ll done. Thanks Thomas for the idea!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! It was a fun project to do, even though I wasn't sure how it was going to go a few times along the way.

  • @TheOldladyB
    @TheOldladyB 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could not for the life of me figure out how you were going to make that. Was clear as mud until you showed the paper version. Then it clicked. That is so awesome. You nailed it. Thank you so much for sharing.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn't understand it myself until part way through the process. I did this over about three days and watched some videos and looked at pictures along the way.

  • @JenniferTacbas
    @JenniferTacbas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So glad you included the 2 circle demo. It made it easy to understand the concept. You did a great job on the rock!

  • @malinda8668
    @malinda8668 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You really made this Makers Challenge challenging. You had so much patience with this project. It turned out so well.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was a little challenging, but fun too.

  • @jennybetzful
    @jennybetzful 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so cool!!!! It was a bit of a mind bender at the beginning! But it turned out great and the paper model really helped! Thank you for bringing us along!!!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sure bent my mind. I think it's finally getting straightened out.

  • @99Rockhounding
    @99Rockhounding 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! You had said it was challenging while you were making it, but I had no idea it was THAT challenging. It turned out really cool, and I'm glad it was a success.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was pretty sure it was that challenging from the get go. I knew that just getting a nice, square block was going to be difficult.

    • @kylaabegglen1275
      @kylaabegglen1275 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for suggesting this project Thomas! 👏 I had never heard of an oloid and I think they are amazing.😊

  • @Rockhead75
    @Rockhead75 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's actually way cooler than I thought nice job Rob !!!

  • @cbleifield
    @cbleifield 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my gosh, we just laughed out loud when you said your confidence in the project was fluctuating. Haha i like these challenges, keeps us wondering right to the end! We’re enjoying this so much.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I sure was wondering until the end. I never completely lost hope, but each new step had me concerned. It was a fun project to do.

  • @offyarocka
    @offyarocka 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rock and roll hehehehe awesome project thanks for sharing!

  • @Rivi_Styx
    @Rivi_Styx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I couldn't quite grasp the concept until your paper circles. I love this! Thank you so much for this! It's cool and it's beautiful!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The circles helped me out a lot. I looked at a lot of different videos and websites to try to understand the shape. I tried to share what helped me the most.

  • @salishseaquest7952
    @salishseaquest7952 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bless your heart, Rob, for making this for the Maker's Challenge. I've seen oloids before, but never have seen one made. My head still doesn't want to wrap around it even though your demo model showed it clearly and your finished product looked incredible. Good work!!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This was right up my ally. Good 'ol Thomas came through for me with the perfect suggestion.

  • @richardsigman3776
    @richardsigman3776 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You da man, or something equally cool. Outstanding job, Rob! “I think I can, I think I can” got you to an end result that worked wonderfully! Congrats! From my end you are a winner! Joy S. (Yeah, not Richard) from Northern Indiana

  • @SyntaxMSU
    @SyntaxMSU 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lol @8:49 as a fellow math person I was like "Oooo non-Euclidean lines. Better use a laser to project it!" and then I giggled when you actually did. This project was right up your alley!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, that had me stumped for a few minutes. I kept thinking I had a good plan just to find that it didn't work. It's always fun to learn new stuff. The laser was a life saver.

  • @AppliedCryogenics
    @AppliedCryogenics 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the striations left by the saw on the outside of the rectangular prism. Reminds me of lenticular stickers. Good thinking using the laser level!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If only there were 3D images on it.

  • @laurenjacobsen7273
    @laurenjacobsen7273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome project, I really enjoy how well you explain it all. Thank you for sharing this with us, I learned quite a bit from it! You are a natural born teacher.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks, Lauren. I'm glad you liked it.

  • @mariehillard1742
    @mariehillard1742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sublimely fantabulous. Thank you for making my head spin lol. Truely great!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m glad you had fun with it too, Marie.

  • @Indyanas_ocean_view
    @Indyanas_ocean_view 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Oloids are super cool! i didn't even know anything about oloids until i saw your awesome video! your oloid totally rocks!😍🥰😇👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didn't know anything about them until Thomas suggested I make one. I agree that they're super cool.

    • @Indyanas_ocean_view
      @Indyanas_ocean_view 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks They are very fascinating! 😍🥰😇👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @michellestenton6430
    @michellestenton6430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing Rob!! This is definitely a top shelf project for the maker’s challenge!!!

  • @MarlainaAtkins
    @MarlainaAtkins 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! That is pretty neat! A lot of work goes into that... Great job👍 I really love the stone you chose as well... Love that green💚 Cheers to a great makers challenge!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy Maker's Challenge week, Marlaina! This turned out pretty good, I think. I was happy with it anyhow.

    • @MarlainaAtkins
      @MarlainaAtkins 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks It really turned out great! The rolling at the end was oddly satisfying😄 I had played it on the big screen and funny thing...my cat thought so too! Lol😸 Looked like a bobble head... I was rolling🤣

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MarlainaAtkins It is pretty fun to play with.

  • @camilovergara6653
    @camilovergara6653 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing project and also really beautiful! The green rock turned to be a hit! Congratulations

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was going to do this with a better rock, but I didn’t have anything big enough. I wasn’t sure how good this rock was, but it turned out to be really nice.

  • @cynthiarowley719
    @cynthiarowley719 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ooooh! I'm feeling polished rock envy☺️that was a very good video. Watching you figure it out and try some more. Now, Do it Again!🕊️🖖👋👋

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I might do something else challenging, but one of these is enough for me.

  • @debramaertens893
    @debramaertens893 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love learning new things! Awesome project. The paper demo was very helpful in understanding this Escher-like shape.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes it was. I found it really helpful so I shared it with you.

  • @kylaabegglen1275
    @kylaabegglen1275 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is way too cool 😎 Rob! This was a definite challenge.😳 Glad you were a math teacher for so long, someone else would have probably given up. Thank you for sharing this awesome project!!✌️🤠

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm not sure that being a math teacher helped too much, but I think it's one of the reasons I found this shape so intriguing.

  • @SandifromMichigan
    @SandifromMichigan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A Fantastic carving challenge. Made use of every machine Great to hear all the thought that went into it , a great video.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did use a few machines, didn’t I? I could have gotten by with just a decent sized trim saw and my cabbing machine, but if I’ve got other stuff, why not use it?

  • @chrishunt8130
    @chrishunt8130 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is the coolest ball I’ve ever seen, outstanding job

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not great for throwing, probably, but it rolls sort of like a ball.

  • @RockandRoadRockhounding
    @RockandRoadRockhounding 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such a neat little thing! I love it! I don't think I'd be able to figure out the geometry to even attempt to make one of these. So cool!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure you would. It's not all that complicated. There was some confusion along the way, but when you see it in person, it makes more sense.

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was really cool and just a bit fiddley, buy you pushed through an it and made it. Thanks for sharing your finished stone with us. Great polish and it rolled! Be happy, safe and stay healthy 😷⚒

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was a bit fiddly. I was never quite sure how the next step was going to work out, but I was happy that they all did.

  • @Ken_G.
    @Ken_G. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah, there ain't no such thing as a block plane for stone. Or a free lunch, but that's a different story. I love weird shapes, so glad you did this. Go for a mobius strip next!!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      A Möbius strip out of stone would be awesome, but that’s beyond my abilities at this time. I just can’t imagine doing something like that without it cracking part way through.

    • @Ken_G.
      @Ken_G. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks Good point. Jade would probably work without cracking, but I can't think of anything else that would stand a good chance.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ken_G. Jade was exactly what crossed my mind too.

  • @juliemckenna514
    @juliemckenna514 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is so cool! Thanks for sharing!😊❤️

  • @CityRockhounding
    @CityRockhounding 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow Rob, this is fantastic, what a great idea Thomas! This is so cool, great video. Thanks for sharing your passion and hard work, thanks for what you do. Keep on inspiring!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Nic, I had a fun time with this.

  • @bornofashes
    @bornofashes 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done! The laser idea was very clever. Hope you win!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This isn't a contest, just a fun thing for us all to do together.

  • @SherryAustinMcginley
    @SherryAustinMcginley 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How cool is that!! I think it’s fascinating!

  • @emdee7744
    @emdee7744 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So very impressive. The amount of skill and ingenuity you applied to this project is laudable! I'm giving you a standing ovation. Well done, sir!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, the standing type of ovation is the best kind, I believe. Thanks!

  • @markreetz1001
    @markreetz1001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was quite amazing! I can see how that can be confusing putting grinder to stone. You did an admirable job on that. I like those kind of puzzles.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have been in a bit of a rut making the same sorts of things all the time. I needed a project like this that was completely different. This project challenged me but that's exactly what I needed.

  • @elise6211
    @elise6211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    such a cool carving, glad you persevered!! seeing the process was very interesting, and what a beautiful choice of stone!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wasn’t sure about that rock, but it turned out to be really nice. I know I made some turtles out of the other half of that rock, but I couldn’t remember how they tumbled. I would have liked to put this in the Lot-O but I just didn’t know if it would undercut some.

  • @victoriadawydiuk4172
    @victoriadawydiuk4172 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a cool project. Kind of mind bending!

  • @mjoyparks
    @mjoyparks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the infusion of math, science, and art! The paper model was a nice touch, really illustrates and simplifies the concept. It is beautiful and a testament to your resourcefulness and skills! Plus it will entertain your grandson for hours. I truly enjoyed this video!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really enjoyed making this one. It got me out of a rut of doing that same sorts of things. It's good to push myself to do something new and challenging once in awhile.

    • @mjoyparks
      @mjoyparks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks how will you top it next year? This was so creative!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mjoyparks I don't want to think about that right now. I'm not at all creative.

    • @mjoyparks
      @mjoyparks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks bringing out people’s creativity is my specialty, so I hate hearing that!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mjoyparks I try, I just don't always have a great imagination. I'll keep trying. In tonight's video I was looking for a way to do a transition from beach to my shop without it being really abrupt. I love the idea I came up with, but Nancy told me that I can't do it again. So now I'm trying to come up with other ideas for smooth transitions. So far I haven't come up with much though.

  • @ruthchapman3847
    @ruthchapman3847 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No simple feat but you did it. Marvelous

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I managed to get through it. I'm ready for the next challenge!

  • @kellyhollingsworth6100
    @kellyhollingsworth6100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing work using the tools you had.

  • @rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469
    @rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Rob, I wonder if the density of one portion of the stone isn't heavier than the other. The gradient shades of color sometimes indicate that it's a slightly different material.
    I appreciate that it was a mathematician who created the original.
    My intellectual side loves a challenge.
    Watching this conversion was cool.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Density might have something to do with it, but it was pretty unpredictable. My guess is that I have the middle a little bigger than it should be, making it veer off in either direction.

    • @rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469
      @rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks it definitely enjoyed watching you create this one. And I love the chance you take in creating.

  • @deniseview4253
    @deniseview4253 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s so cool! It was fun to watch it roll. You did a pretty good job working it out.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was really happy with how it all worked out. I wasn’t at all sure I could pull this off when I started.

  • @rikspector
    @rikspector 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rob,
    Great Job, you are a master!
    Cheers,
    Rik

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm not sure I'm a master of anything, but I get by.

  • @jneihart2
    @jneihart2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely incredible! Totally fun & educational!!!

  • @MrsOx-jz9fg
    @MrsOx-jz9fg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is pretty awesome Rob great Job...

  • @darrinwilliams5715
    @darrinwilliams5715 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was some serious geometry. Killer project.😎

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was pleasantly geometric, wasn’t it? Fun, fun, fun.

  • @QuestForDetails
    @QuestForDetails 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was really technical in such a tricky simple way, like a test in drafting class! until you were done my brain kept getting twisted around trying to follow, but really cool brain stretcher, and the end result is as aesthetic as a slinky, or dominoes , just fun to watch ! seems like it would be very stress relieving to play with and focus on ! another awesome vid!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wasn't at all sure what I was making along the way either. I think I worked on this on three separate days which gave me time to watch more videos and look at more pictures along the way. I really didn't understand how I was supposed to do that final grinding until I got started doing it. It did turn out better than I expected though.

  • @graniterunner5129
    @graniterunner5129 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh man thats amazing.....so difficult...congrats!!!!!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was a challenge, but I never felt completely hopeless, just unsure of myself along the way.

  • @Rookie_Rockounding
    @Rookie_Rockounding 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my goodness Rob I want one!!! And double oh my goodness Rob holy heck! That was not an easy challenge at all but your brain absolutely conquered it!!!! That’s no easy feat man! I’m gonna make the paper version for kids at work but I absolutely (as always), take my hat off to your mastery mate. That is awesome!!!!!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Jesse! I just finished watching you video and I'm equally impressed with what you made. I need to make one of those too. I'll get it all done and Nancy will tell me that it will look good in my shop.

  • @amrocktumbling8298
    @amrocktumbling8298 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, that thing is pretty cool. Nice job!!

  • @WorldofRockhounds
    @WorldofRockhounds 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That such an interesting shape and you did a great job with working the stone and the polish too!
    Such a cool makers challenge video :)

  • @paigelee6321
    @paigelee6321 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool idea for a project, thank you for sharing 😊💙

  • @tott3457
    @tott3457 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My head is exploding!!! I had no doubt that you would succeed!!! That is the coolest project yet!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had some doubt, but somehow it worked out.

  • @markattardo
    @markattardo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! I've seen them 3d printed, never thought I would see a rock ground into one. Nice job!!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had never seen one at all. It's a fun object and was a fun project too.

  • @gwynnfarrell1856
    @gwynnfarrell1856 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool! At first it seems like a shape impossible to achieve. Your intersecting paper circles really helped with the concept. I think that to accomplish what you did with your green rock required not only a logical approach but quite a bit of faith that the shape would in fact emerge. It's one of those mind benders that slip in and out of understanding! Thank you for stretching my brain cells with your very successful makers challenge! The stone took a fantastic polish. Really beautiful! Thanks, Rob!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didn't have 100% confidence that I could pull this off, but somehow it all came together. I love it when a plan comes together.

  • @katiedid713926
    @katiedid713926 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am in awe. That’s amazing you made that out of rock

  • @lorenkozuch6642
    @lorenkozuch6642 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is cool. I have never seen anything like this. All of the makers challenge have been cool.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is fun to see the huge variety of things that people come up with. I like that it's so open ended.

  • @sandrahealey6385
    @sandrahealey6385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fantastic creation! This shape would be perfect to hold also, very tactile. And fun ❤️

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes it is fun to hold too. Just a neat object.

    • @sandrahealey6385
      @sandrahealey6385 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I really love it, my brain exploded a little with all the work involved 🤣 but the end result was perfectly explained along the way.
      I really appreciate your attention to detail ❤️

  • @phild8095
    @phild8095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where does the math end and the art begin? Where does the art end and the math begin? This old engineer says at the beginning. It is beautiful.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is beautiful, isn't it? I really like this fun little object.

  • @pamcole2097
    @pamcole2097 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video! So fascinating!!

  • @kd7ign
    @kd7ign 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just recently learned about those. I have one that’s 3d printed. What fun. I love that green.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of the videos I watched to learn about these was from a guy who 3D prints a lot of stuff like this.

  • @notinmanitou
    @notinmanitou 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so impressed! Beautiful stone and excellent idea. I hope you win. I've watched several videos and so far I think your project is the best.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This was just a fun thing that Theo Kellison put together. It's not a competition. I just enjoy seeing all the unique things that other people make.

  • @lynnduray7970
    @lynnduray7970 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was such a fun project to watch!! Thank you!

  • @leslyeschoenhuth1107
    @leslyeschoenhuth1107 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    * Thanks for showing us how you planned the Oloid & worked. ~ Slowly is Smart..

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Slowly is how my brain works sometimes, so there weren't a lot of other options. I was really happy with how it all worked out in the end.

  • @jeffholmes1362
    @jeffholmes1362 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job Rob

  • @KatyDidRocks
    @KatyDidRocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Trust a math teacher to do this project! :D It's so cool, Rob - good job!

  • @largent45
    @largent45 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really cool idea! How satisfying it is in the hand and then rolling it! Yours actually rolled really well! And it looks so cool doing it! great project and great work on it!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was a really cool idea, but I can't take any credit for that at all. I'm really glad Thomas suggested this because it was fun to make and is a really cool object.

  • @justjulee9135
    @justjulee9135 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved this! Very cool and you polished it up very nicely! Excellent video!

  • @nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976
    @nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that is really cool.
    Looks really tricky to make.
    Pretty stone too.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was a little tricky, but as I just did one step at a time, I was able to figure it out. Fun project!

  • @jamespiel946
    @jamespiel946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was a REAL Maker's Challenge. Although you being a Math Teacher, probably made it a litter easier. Job Well Done. I will have to try the "paper version", think I can handle that one.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I never studied things like this and had never heard of an oloid. I have to admit that I probably liked this because it was so geometric.

  • @brianazmy3156
    @brianazmy3156 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's amazing. For a man of your skills and patience I would hardly use the word "challenge " unless you were given time constraints. It makes me wonder what the need was for with this theory. Anyways, you crushed it.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I sure felt challenged. It turned out as well as I hoped for, but there was definitely some head scratching along the way.

  • @HetteshWorld
    @HetteshWorld 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing the entire process. It's very interesting and it's good to know that life is not always easy for you but you're just like everyone else. Lol. But of course when you get to the finished product your genius comes through. It is incredibly beautiful and amazing. Thank you again for another great video I always learn something new and different when we watch your videos.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I'm no genius. I do have the ability to stick with things for awhile until I figure it out.

  • @irisbrouillard9728
    @irisbrouillard9728 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WoW! How cool is this? You rock!

  • @ginalanning5303
    @ginalanning5303 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job Rob! Love this!!!! So cool!!!!!

  • @margaretpeabody2584
    @margaretpeabody2584 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had no idea this fascinating toy was named an "Oloid," I learn something new everyday!☺ I played with them as a kid in my dad's wood shop. Love this! Thanks for sharing "Rock Bottom" in Ohio.💯✔

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your dad made these? That’s really cool.

    • @margaretpeabody2584
      @margaretpeabody2584 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks yeah out of wood, so much easier to deal with than Stone because if he messed up he could turn it into a top or something else that was fun to play with. But I would love to make them out of stone like yours. Had he not passed away, he would be in his 80's now. With 6 kids they had to keep us entertained,🤣 he was my mentor into my artistic side ☺ "Rock Bottom"

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@margaretpeabody2584 Sounds like you had a great dad. My dad made me kites, and a couple other toys. Have you seen the propeller on a stick that you spin between your hands and it flies up in the air? The other thing that he made that was really cool was a stick with a series of notches along the top and a little propeller on end. You could rub another stick along the notches to make the propeller spin. Then, if you knew the trick, you could make the propeller change directions.

    • @margaretpeabody2584
      @margaretpeabody2584 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks Oh how cool, do yo make them? My favorites were tops, I still have dads tops. ☺ What a great generation our parents came from💗Sending Respect to your parents and good memories!💯✔
      "Rock Bottom"

  • @danderth
    @danderth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    funny how such a simple shape can be so complex

  • @klairesprengel9335
    @klairesprengel9335 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this idea xx gr8 job Rob xx

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can take credit for the stone work, but Thomas @99 Rockhounding gets all the credit for the idea.

  • @Smallathe
    @Smallathe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool! I've seen them before, there are many shapes, usually 3d printed. Rock models are rare!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I watched a video by a guy who 3D prints a lot of stuff like this. Fun stuff, but most of it would be extremely difficult to make from rock.

    • @Smallathe
      @Smallathe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks Oh, yes, I fully agree with that. Until some company will find a way to sinter rocks... ;) They did that with metal... maybe glass filler and glass sintering for 3D printed quartz parts?

  • @giants-dance8
    @giants-dance8 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How cool! I’ve never seen that, in any material. I struggled mightily picturing what you were doing much of the way through. I wish you would have showed the paper model early on in the video. That said, you did an excellent job. Looking forward to the rest of the entries in the project!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know if I had seen the paper model until later in the project. I kept looking at more websites and videos along the way as I tried to figure out how to make this thing. When I found that model and realized how helpful it was, I decided that I needed to be part of the video.

  • @joang.cavanna2046
    @joang.cavanna2046 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another absolutely awesome creation. It is so cool! I've never seen anything like that before. It's amazing. And beautiful! Great video and good to see such inspiring problem solving. Thanks for sharing.,

  • @stonedpicker5627
    @stonedpicker5627 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool! I really liked your creation!

  • @tedkellison2598
    @tedkellison2598 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is fascinating!! Very well done - thank you for doing this!!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had fun doing it, thanks for watching it!

  • @Algorhythmz
    @Algorhythmz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I liked the technical aspect of this one, Lots of thought went into your final product. Well done! I was wondering, you take correspondence with people who have questions? I have a rather large rock I've always wanted to polish :)

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I prefer to take questions right here on TH-cam. That way, other people who read the comments in the future might have their questions answered too. This videos might help you out. I have added two more pads to my process that are finer grits. I think the finest one is 6,000 or 8,000.
      th-cam.com/video/5eYITol4b2E/w-d-xo.html

  • @I_wish_I_knew_something
    @I_wish_I_knew_something 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool. Great job.
    I would have made an ashtray or something.
    Maybe a rock

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey! An ashtray! Now I have an idea for next year. I just need to take up smoking before then.

  • @flatinsandiego9806
    @flatinsandiego9806 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Real science!!!!!! Bravo!!!! 👍🙏👍

  • @tashacano3324
    @tashacano3324 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thomas is like it's a challenge? Cool difficulty set to 99 rock hounds🤣

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He challenged me, alright.

  • @dpunlasmith
    @dpunlasmith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It kinda makes the tear drop cabochon shape from the side it’s like two cabs merged into one. Very visually interesting shape!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree, it does look like that. Fun shape.

  • @oldgamerchick
    @oldgamerchick 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good luck on your challenge.
    🙃☕❤❤

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't need a lot of luck now that it's done. Are you thinking it's a competition? This is just a fun thing for us to do, not a competition.

    • @oldgamerchick
      @oldgamerchick 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks it's a cool way to have fun with your beautiful rocks. 🙃☕❤❤

  • @SeventhSamurai72
    @SeventhSamurai72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Beautiful rock, sort of looks like jade.😁

  • @claudine1220
    @claudine1220 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow that's quite a mind bender!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It had me scratching my head a few times.

  • @gingermackeen5741
    @gingermackeen5741 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Only math teacher would attempt a project like that!😁 Good job!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But most math teachers would not attempt it because they're not also rock lovers.

    • @gingermackeen5741
      @gingermackeen5741 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks You're probably right. Lol

  • @brianholcomb940
    @brianholcomb940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting, never of this before! It's actually really cool! Too much math and engineering for me!😂😂 As always you do an outstanding job and face the challenge head on! Thanks for sharing!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This was a new shape to me too. It was a really fun challenge.

  • @staceysakkinen1270
    @staceysakkinen1270 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My goodness you have patience. Nice job. That stone has a beautiful shine too.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This one took awhile, but I never got too frustrated with it. I wasn't sure how the next step was going to go, but as I got to each step, I figured it out pretty well.

    • @staceysakkinen1270
      @staceysakkinen1270 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks it came out awesome and actually learned something new. This makers challenge, is it a competition for just a select few? And is a winner announced??

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@staceysakkinen1270 Theo Kellison invited 13 people to do this last year. Everyone was invited back this year. I think one person must have declined and was replaced with someone new. Theo did it again in the fall with a different group of people. Now, he's planning on doing it twice annually with those same people unless someone bows out. There is no winner, this is just for fun. I like it because it made me get out of my comfort zone and try something new this year.

    • @staceysakkinen1270
      @staceysakkinen1270 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks I see. One of the people made a kaleidoscope it was awesome.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@staceysakkinen1270 I liked that a lot too. I then spent a half hour researching ways to make kaleidoscopes.

  • @markhorn9239
    @markhorn9239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well done! I wonder if there is a slight difference in the density across the rock? Would that explain the slight wobble? It looks like you did a fine job on your lines. Anyways...good luck in the challenge!!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There probably is, but I think a much bigger cause is that I didn't build it exactly right. Close, but it not perfect.

    • @giants-dance8
      @giants-dance8 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly my thought, but when I mentioned it to my husband ( I was muttering about it under my breath, so I showed him ) he said it might contribute, but it was probably a combination of things.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@giants-dance8 I agree.

  • @rosalindhendricks6337
    @rosalindhendricks6337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Got to give you a 👍🏻 for figuring that out. Now I’m headed for the aspirin to fix my headache.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It wasn't that hard to figure out once I got started. Picturing it without having it in had was much more difficult.

  • @kathyr8244
    @kathyr8244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. Never heard of these but it's very cool. Now I want one lol. Great job

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are places that sell them made out of metal.