I'm not a "rock person" and TH-cam recommended this video to me purely at random, but ... wow. I totally share your enthusiasm for these obsidians. Totally gorgeous.
I have wanted to get into rock tumbling for most of my life, but other things have prevented me from doing it, however, your enthusiasm makes my day and it is a pleasure and real treat to watch your videos. I fear that I am now getting too old to start a new hobby, although watching you is making me reconsider.
I guarantee it’s worth getting a rock tumbler! A friend of mine gave me one and it’s so much fun, I’ve always collected river rocks here in California and wow they are beautiful after tumbling 😊
@@AgateAriel you’re the first and best channel rock tumbling! My husband was born in Chicago, grew up in Michigan and I also learned about morel hunting 😊 thanks much!❤️ always looking forward to your videos
Love your channel Ariel, very refreshing to see someone with a channel who does it out of a genuine interest in an activity or hobby. I really did not respond well to the Ai song at the end, though. If you feel it adds something to your content, that's great, but I don't see it as a positive thing and it's instantly recognizable as computer generated content. You are so down to earth and genuine that it sharply contrasts your vibe.
You did a great job on those Ariel!! So glad you found the time to play w/ them. Rainbow obsidian definitely takes patience eh ^^ Nice work and great video 😀
crazy polish. obsidian is difficult to tumble and get the shine you got. Really got a perfect polish on those. I think the smaller barrel method is the key so there isnt as much weight on the stone. I could be wrong. Either way its great work.
Ive had a load of essay due the past few days and I found your channeling randomly after remembering how much I love rock tumbling content and thought it would be good to play in the background. But I’ve been binge watching all your videos and I enjoy them so much I can’t put them on in the background. I love how you present your videos and never do anything in half measures
Typically the first stage is the only one that takes multiple runs (weeks). And as you mentioned it is really a function of preference and how smooth you want the surface. If step 2-4 takes longer than a week each, something went wrong. And, steps 2-4 can be completed in just a day or two each with the use of a vibratory tumbler. Point being, the whole process can be completed in a month or less with some experience and added equipment. I've found rock tumbling to be a lot like magic tricks, most people keep their process a closely guarded secret. Probably because of the time and effort they spend learning all the little details. Your finished gems look beautiful, very well done.
I was very interested in seeing what you did and how it turned out because I collected a bunch of rainbow obsidian last year and have been trying to tumble it with.... mixed results. I saw a LOT of that edge bruising in my rocks. I was using borax (reduce gas buildup), sugar (thicken the water for a slower tumbling action), and plastic pellets (add volume and cushion the knocks). However, I think the pellets floated too much and there wasn't quite enough sugar to really make a good syrup. I'm glad to see that using ceramic media and running each step longer, especially the polish, gave that glassy finish that you got. The stones are SO pretty when done, and it really takes patience to bring out that gorgeous luster and colorful flash! Thank you!!!
I love this video. I was you had a new vid and dropped everything and grabbed my earbuds. Obsidian is one of my favorite kind of (rocks? Idrk what to call them) they looked so good in the end! I can't wait to see more of your videos!😊
Nice work , been a rock hound for about 40 years now. I have 8 tumblers now 3 barrel tumblers an 3 vibraters.....what it's just a hobby lol. I do 5 stages 50-70, 120-150, 500, 1200 an 12,000 polish. I do first 3 in tumblers last 2 in vibraters. Once again BEUTAFUL ROCKS great job.
It is cute how excited you get about the whole process. I found myself smiling for no other reason than how excited you were getting. Your excitement is infectious. Makes me now want to rock tumble. Thank you for the video. Keep tumbling.
I just got a 12in slab saw, I've been a rockhound for 3 years and I hit the motherload of agates and jasper-agates. I discovered a undiscovered gravel deposit from the Missoula floods 13,000 years ago on the Columbia River. I have hundreds, I am starting my journey to make stained glass windows out if agate slabs and other translucent rocks I have. Im pretty excited.
@@fossilfighters101 yeah at first I thought “aw, well that’s such a nice compliment”…. Then I thought about it more and was like “hey!! wait a minute!!!…” All of my women friends have hobbies and great personalities!! They wouldn’t be my friends if they didn’t. Where is this person hanging out that they don’t meet interesting women?! The bar or something? Do they even try asking women what their hobbies are? And do they mean specifically a hobby that’s interesting to THEM?! Because if they are implying what I think they are, makeup and nails and fashion and other conventionally “girly” things are hobbies too.
I just excavated a piece of pure white milky quartz near my house that humbled me... and a new video from you about obsidian and talking about balance... come on... it just gives me so much joy!
Ariel you have incredible patience I’m not what to process quickly to see a finished result admire your work make it so simple to do and enjoy your enthusiasm thanks 😊
I have a couple containers full of obsidian from Oregon. But like you I have been afraid of tumbling them......thanks to your video I am now going to try it....fingers crossed!!
Don't forget... for the impatient, you can learn to hand-sand semi-rough rocks instead of waiting for a tumbler. You can use a Dremel, polishing wheels, all sorts of ways to make things shiny! I still love the dedication that tumblers have for a very niche business / hobby. Tumbled rocks are kinda rare these days, and I love the experimentation, it seems to be paying off!
Ok, you got me wanting to clean up and service my tumblers. I've been sorting for tumbling, just hadn't started any loads. Now that I have multiple barrels, I'll reserve them for stages😊
Beautiful rocks!! That flash from the microscopic inclusions of different minerals, reflecting light in various colors is INCREDIBLE!! No, addicting!! TUMBLE ON!! 😁👍🪨💦
The best things take time! Glad you mentioned that tumbling doesn't have to take months also. The end result looks amazing, so SHINY! All the extra time paid off!
Glad you're sticking with it. My friend bought a rock 🪨 tumbler, ordered some rocks from Amazon, tried it once and gave up. She tried to give it to me but I didn't want it. Kudos to you for your determination and interest in this hobby. I guess it's not for everyone 🤷 😕 🙃.
I live in Brazil and there's a lot or rock formations here in my region. As a matter of fact, our property is located on top of s huge slab of granite, it's a valley actually, with a few meters of soil on top of it. I'm thinking about getting a saw like the one you use to cut them open to see what I can find. I think YT suggested your channel because I also follow Dan Hurd. Nice work, Ariel.
Nice results! Have you ever tried any of the techniques for tumbling softer rocks (such as fluorite or even calcite)? I've seen suggestions of a near-full barrel, reduced grit and more tumbling media for cushioning. Or even 'dry tumbling' without water! I'd be curious to see what's possible.
Wow, they look fantastic. I haven’t tried polishing rocks yet at all because I’m trying to find out all about how to do it first.. your videos are doing that for me and I am so eager now to get my own own rocks and try it myself. unfortunately I’m not a very confident person so I think I need to just dive in and go for it :-)
I recently got into rock hounding. I metal detect & started to fossil hunt, so it was kind of a natural progression, because I was always finding cool rocks!! I love watching you & wish I lived near you lol!! None of my friends are into any of my hobbies, so im always out there nerding alone 😂 I still cant identify most of the rocks I find, but through you im learning!! I want to buy a saw, do you have any recommendations? Thank you for being so thorough with your descriptions & I love your enthusiasm!! ❤
You remind me of an old friend of mine. The difference is: she could tell me the name of every little plant in my yard, and you can tell me what every little piece of my driveway is made of. 😊
Nice! I’ve been collecting and cabbing many types of obsidian. It’s a fun rock! Have you thought about getting a vibratory tumbler? Once you finish stage 1 in the rotary it’s only another week to finish all 3 stages and it’s so much gentler on your rocks. I have a Raytech and a mini sonic. I highly recommend the Raytech.
That was some good shift.😮 So amazing to see how patience pays off. Another great video! I'm a little sad though. I forgot to leave some money on my card and didn't pay my patreon.😢 Hopefully have it fixed next week. Hate to miss any awesomeness 😁.
I was told the key to obtaining a stellar final polish on obsidian was to do the final polish with old rubber bands and corn syrup instead of water. I haven't tried it yet, but the old timer seemed to not be yanking my chain.
I see it often said that tumbling obsidian is a bad idea due to offgassing and blowing up the tumbler. Looks totally fine, compared to the marbles video. Really, really good results!
Ive had really good luck with the plastic media with any glass stuff in my tumblers, I'm thinking the ceramic scratches the glass in the beginning and causes the final polish to take longer. Not a criticism on your work, they are all absolutely gorgeous! Just my experiences with glass and ceramic haven't gone that well 😅
P.S. I also do gold prospecting they call me the 70 year old prospector lol that is what got me rock hounding. I won't get into the metal detecting lol there's treasures out there to be found. Keep up the great work
This video was so fun! And your obsidian is so beautiful!!! 🌟 Next to my house, there is an old 1800s graveyard. I found a small rock while cleaning it up. It's light and dark pink, probably in quartz, maybe? I tried looking it up. But I couldn't find a good answer for what it is. Might you have an idea?
I have a question for ya…. I have been gifted broken crystal pieces… sphere.. palm… towers….freeforms…etc My thought was to break them up and re tumble them. 1. Your thoughts on this 2. And what stage would you put them in 3. Would you be willing to do it in video? Love your channel!!!!❤
Hello Agate Ariel, I would like to share a cool obsidian that would be perfect for tumbling, Mahagony Obsidian due to its black and orange colors and unique shapes but I am not a professional rock tumbler but hopefully Mahagony Obsidian can make an amazing video in the future 👍
Learned something new. I had no idea Obsidian came in a Rainbow color. Montana obsidian is just black that I know of... I really want to tumble some Obsidian..
I'm not a "rock person" and TH-cam recommended this video to me purely at random, but ... wow. I totally share your enthusiasm for these obsidians. Totally gorgeous.
Oh that makes me happy! Maybe I can convert you to the rock side 🤪
That's how I found this channel, never gave 2 craps about anything like this but youtube decided I'd probably get a kick out of it.
I have wanted to get into rock tumbling for most of my life, but other things have prevented me from doing it, however, your enthusiasm makes my day and it is a pleasure and real treat to watch your videos. I fear that I am now getting too old to start a new hobby, although watching you is making me reconsider.
You're not too old to begin this wonderful and fun hobby!
You should definitely start-the years will pass anyway so might as well do something fun!
@@Stevew443 Pete & Bas taught me that it's never too late to follow your dreams
Agate, you are yourself a precious gem. Sadly, you probably have everything you need in life already.
I never knew rock tumbling could be so adorable.
I guarantee it’s worth getting a rock tumbler! A friend of mine gave me one and it’s so much fun, I’ve always collected river rocks here in California and wow they are beautiful after tumbling 😊
Right I love my rock tumblers! They are so beautiful!
@@AgateAriel you’re the first and best channel rock tumbling! My husband was born in Chicago, grew up in Michigan and I also learned about morel hunting 😊 thanks much!❤️ always looking forward to your videos
Love your channel Ariel, very refreshing to see someone with a channel who does it out of a genuine interest in an activity or hobby. I really did not respond well to the Ai song at the end, though. If you feel it adds something to your content, that's great, but I don't see it as a positive thing and it's instantly recognizable as computer generated content. You are so down to earth and genuine that it sharply contrasts your vibe.
Okay I appreciate that! That’s definitely something I’ll consider for future videos
You did a great job on those Ariel!!
So glad you found the time to play w/ them.
Rainbow obsidian definitely takes patience eh ^^
Nice work and great video 😀
Thank you-and thanks again for the rocks, they are awesome!! 🙌😊
crazy polish. obsidian is difficult to tumble and get the shine you got. Really got a perfect polish on those. I think the smaller barrel method is the key so there isnt as much weight on the stone. I could be wrong. Either way its great work.
Ive had a load of essay due the past few days and I found your channeling randomly after remembering how much I love rock tumbling content and thought it would be good to play in the background. But I’ve been binge watching all your videos and I enjoy them so much I can’t put them on in the background. I love how you present your videos and never do anything in half measures
They look like magnets, super satisfying😊 16:43
Typically the first stage is the only one that takes multiple runs (weeks). And as you mentioned it is really a function of preference and how smooth you want the surface. If step 2-4 takes longer than a week each, something went wrong. And, steps 2-4 can be completed in just a day or two each with the use of a vibratory tumbler. Point being, the whole process can be completed in a month or less with some experience and added equipment. I've found rock tumbling to be a lot like magic tricks, most people keep their process a closely guarded secret. Probably because of the time and effort they spend learning all the little details.
Your finished gems look beautiful, very well done.
I love this woman. She’s gorgeous.
I was very interested in seeing what you did and how it turned out because I collected a bunch of rainbow obsidian last year and have been trying to tumble it with.... mixed results. I saw a LOT of that edge bruising in my rocks. I was using borax (reduce gas buildup), sugar (thicken the water for a slower tumbling action), and plastic pellets (add volume and cushion the knocks). However, I think the pellets floated too much and there wasn't quite enough sugar to really make a good syrup. I'm glad to see that using ceramic media and running each step longer, especially the polish, gave that glassy finish that you got. The stones are SO pretty when done, and it really takes patience to bring out that gorgeous luster and colorful flash! Thank you!!!
Wow! I always that was tigers eye. I have a necklace of obsidian and there is a little of that rainbow. Now I know! Thank you. This is fun.
I love this video. I was you had a new vid and dropped everything and grabbed my earbuds. Obsidian is one of my favorite kind of (rocks? Idrk what to call them) they looked so good in the end! I can't wait to see more of your videos!😊
Really great shine on these at the end. Thanks for the step-by-step guide.
Nice work , been a rock hound for about 40 years now. I have 8 tumblers now 3 barrel tumblers an 3 vibraters.....what it's just a hobby lol. I do 5 stages 50-70, 120-150, 500, 1200 an 12,000 polish. I do first 3 in tumblers last 2 in vibraters. Once again BEUTAFUL ROCKS great job.
Excellent job! Your patience paid off.
Agreed!!
It is cute how excited you get about the whole process. I found myself smiling for no other reason than how excited you were getting. Your excitement is infectious. Makes me now want to rock tumble. Thank you for the video. Keep tumbling.
You helped me finally find out what my crystal axolotl is made from👍 thanks
Yay that’s awesome!
That sounds pretty
I just got a 12in slab saw, I've been a rockhound for 3 years and I hit the motherload of agates and jasper-agates. I discovered a undiscovered gravel deposit from the Missoula floods 13,000 years ago on the Columbia River. I have hundreds, I am starting my journey to make stained glass windows out if agate slabs and other translucent rocks I have. Im pretty excited.
This was so fun! I've never seen someone go thru all the steps of tumbling rocks before. Your excitement is contagious.
It's so refreshing to see a young lady who has a "nerdy" hobby and loves to share it. Gives me faith that people still have personalities
Couldn't agree more!
Haha well thank you!
nerdy hobby? huh, did i miss something???
yikes. genuinely, if you think most young women don't have a personality, that's sexism.
@@fossilfighters101 yeah at first I thought “aw, well that’s such a nice compliment”…. Then I thought about it more and was like “hey!! wait a minute!!!…”
All of my women friends have hobbies and great personalities!! They wouldn’t be my friends if they didn’t. Where is this person hanging out that they don’t meet interesting women?! The bar or something? Do they even try asking women what their hobbies are?
And do they mean specifically a hobby that’s interesting to THEM?! Because if they are implying what I think they are, makeup and nails and fashion and other conventionally “girly” things are hobbies too.
You did a great job Ariel!!
I❤all of it!
All I know is rainbow Obsidian arrowheads are amazing!! Knapping is next on my rocking journey!
OMG YES been dying for a new video from you ok now gonna go watch it just wanted to send some love as I am excited
I learned so much in this video. I love it! Thank you!
They are BeaUtiFUL!!!
Awesome video realy love that obsidian! Well done
I just excavated a piece of pure white milky quartz near my house that humbled me... and a new video from you about obsidian and talking about balance... come on... it just gives me so much joy!
Ariel you have incredible patience I’m not what to process quickly to see a finished result admire your work make it so simple to do and enjoy your enthusiasm thanks 😊
Wow, such dedication.
Now I know what to look for when choosing polished rocks for aquariums…
Gorgeous
Weeks of tumbling done in 19 mins ...magik💚thanks for sharing
I have a couple containers full of obsidian from Oregon. But like you I have been afraid of tumbling them......thanks to your video I am now going to try it....fingers crossed!!
Don't forget... for the impatient, you can learn to hand-sand semi-rough rocks instead of waiting for a tumbler. You can use a Dremel, polishing wheels, all sorts of ways to make things shiny! I still love the dedication that tumblers have for a very niche business / hobby. Tumbled rocks are kinda rare these days, and I love the experimentation, it seems to be paying off!
Ok, you got me wanting to clean up and service my tumblers. I've been sorting for tumbling, just hadn't started any loads. Now that I have multiple barrels, I'll reserve them for stages😊
Gorgeous !!!
What an epic project! I did not realize how long you need to tumble for! Love your enthusiasm! Keep it up ❤
Goodness gracious...had to place an order for some of there...beautiful!!!
The obsidian took a really good shine. Well done!!!
Wow! They look amazing! You did a wonderful job!😀
one of my favorite new channels! glad the algo showed me your videos for some reason.
Beautiful rocks!! That flash from the microscopic inclusions of different minerals, reflecting light in various colors is INCREDIBLE!! No, addicting!! TUMBLE ON!! 😁👍🪨💦
Thanks for sharing your time and excitement with these rocks
Of course!
These are gorgeous! Well worth the time and effort!!
Wow! 😮❤❤
The best things take time! Glad you mentioned that tumbling doesn't have to take months also. The end result looks amazing, so SHINY! All the extra time paid off!
Glad you're sticking with it. My friend bought a rock 🪨 tumbler, ordered some rocks from Amazon, tried it once and gave up. She tried to give it to me but I didn't want it. Kudos to you for your determination and interest in this hobby. I guess it's not for everyone 🤷 😕 🙃.
I live in Brazil and there's a lot or rock formations here in my region. As a matter of fact, our property is located on top of s huge slab of granite, it's a valley actually, with a few meters of soil on top of it. I'm thinking about getting a saw like the one you use to cut them open to see what I can find. I think YT suggested your channel because I also follow Dan Hurd. Nice work, Ariel.
I love your face so much and your energy. And of course i love rocks. Thank to share
They look amazing most people do not run obsidian through 4 step in a rotary. Great job.
Nice results! Have you ever tried any of the techniques for tumbling softer rocks (such as fluorite or even calcite)? I've seen suggestions of a near-full barrel, reduced grit and more tumbling media for cushioning. Or even 'dry tumbling' without water! I'd be curious to see what's possible.
We love watching your videos!! We have learned a lot about tumbling. Thank you!!
Yay I’m so glad! 😊
What fun watching you get excited. They are beautiful.
I fell in love with obsidian from ordering beads from Temu. It took a long time to get it to where you can polish but are so beautiful at the end. ❤
wow! great sir!
Gosh amazing 😻! Great channel!!
Wow, they look fantastic. I haven’t tried polishing rocks yet at all because I’m trying to find out all about how to do it first.. your videos are doing that for me and I am so eager now to get my own own rocks and try it myself. unfortunately I’m not a very confident person so I think I need to just dive in and go for it :-)
Thank you, I had two of them ( and i didn't know what they are), and now I know.
Glad I could help!
im a fan you rock 😍
love obsidian have some velvet obsidian that I will be working
That’s awesome!
I recently got into rock hounding. I metal detect & started to fossil hunt, so it was kind of a natural progression, because I was always finding cool rocks!! I love watching you & wish I lived near you lol!! None of my friends are into any of my hobbies, so im always out there nerding alone 😂 I still cant identify most of the rocks I find, but through you im learning!! I want to buy a saw, do you have any recommendations? Thank you for being so thorough with your descriptions & I love your enthusiasm!! ❤
You remind me of an old friend of mine. The difference is: she could tell me the name of every little plant in my yard, and you can tell me what every little piece of my driveway is made of. 😊
Nice! I’ve been collecting and cabbing many types of obsidian. It’s a fun rock! Have you thought about getting a vibratory tumbler? Once you finish stage 1 in the rotary it’s only another week to finish all 3 stages and it’s so much gentler on your rocks. I have a Raytech and a mini sonic. I highly recommend the Raytech.
Amazing video!! Thanks for sharing!!
Your smile is amazing and your eyes
Love your channel, love the rainbow obsidian. I did a batch of mahogany obsidian on my channel. Great job on these.
That was some good shift.😮 So amazing to see how patience pays off. Another great video! I'm a little sad though. I forgot to leave some money on my card and didn't pay my patreon.😢 Hopefully have it fixed next week. Hate to miss any awesomeness 😁.
I was told the key to obtaining a stellar final polish on obsidian was to do the final polish with old rubber bands and corn syrup instead of water. I haven't tried it yet, but the old timer seemed to not be yanking my chain.
Silly question; how do you dispose of the tumbling liquid?
I’m assuming down the drain is a no no. As you always rinse into a bucket.
I see it often said that tumbling obsidian is a bad idea due to offgassing and blowing up the tumbler. Looks totally fine, compared to the marbles video.
Really, really good results!
So cool rocks ❤️ quite a job but totally paid off 😊👍
Ive had really good luck with the plastic media with any glass stuff in my tumblers, I'm thinking the ceramic scratches the glass in the beginning and causes the final polish to take longer. Not a criticism on your work, they are all absolutely gorgeous! Just my experiences with glass and ceramic haven't gone that well 😅
You have the prettiest smile I've ever seen.
great video, thank you, chris & lisa. .........subbed
P.S. I also do gold prospecting they call me the 70 year old prospector lol that is what got me rock hounding. I won't get into the metal detecting lol there's treasures out there to be found. Keep up the great work
This video was so fun! And your obsidian is so beautiful!!! 🌟
Next to my house, there is an old 1800s graveyard. I found a small rock while cleaning it up. It's light and dark pink, probably in quartz, maybe? I tried looking it up. But I couldn't find a good answer for what it is. Might you have an idea?
I love the vids!
Yay!!!
Such a cute personality
Nice!
This is so cool
I have a question for ya…. I have been gifted broken crystal pieces… sphere.. palm… towers….freeforms…etc
My thought was to break them up and re tumble them.
1. Your thoughts on this
2. And what stage would you put them in
3. Would you be willing to do it in video?
Love your channel!!!!❤
Not simping or being weird but your eyes are amazing
iv tumble obsidian 👍
you never know they come out 👍
Try snowflake obsidian 😎 you'll be surprise.
Very nice! Have you ever used plastic pellets for the polish instead of ceramic medium? Keep the videos coming!
Hello Agate Ariel, I would like to share a cool obsidian that would be perfect for tumbling, Mahagony Obsidian due to its black and orange colors and unique shapes but I am not a professional rock tumbler but hopefully Mahagony Obsidian can make an amazing video in the future 👍
Om! 23 mins ago! Yayyyyy! Also will you be selling any?
I sure am! They are on my Etsy! agateariel.etsy.com/listing/1764878591
20 weeks is some time to wait
Looks like so much fun what brand is your rock tumbler
I haven't tumbled rocks in years since I started cabbing. I'm too impatient to wait for months to polish my rocks.😂
Gotta make a homemade tumbler, bigger and more barrels!
Hi can u make more video with rock trumble like what can go in there what can not go in there
Learned something new. I had no idea Obsidian came in a Rainbow color. Montana obsidian is just black that I know of... I really want to tumble some Obsidian..
do you do a cleansing round with borax before moving on to the next grit or polish?
Can I ask what camera you are using to make your videos? The quality is great!
For the orphans that arent ready to move on, but you dont have enough for another batch, you could try lapping maybe?
How long do it take to tumble things like flourite?
(That Obsidian looks beautifull)
It all depends on the quality of the stones and their hardness. Shortest could be a month, longest could be several months!
@@AgateAriel Oh okay thank you