Thank you

Filing cabinet... nice.

keeping the water warm also keeps the stone from falling off the dop

If you trim those sharp corners off, there will be less damage to your wheel.

Demasiado ingenioso , entre más uno ve videos más aprende , no soy lapidadora me gusta , por ahora juntando rocas.

Love the video but dang I wanted to tie your hair back when you started the saw!

Thank you. I like the part about about the importance of balancing the clamp. It finally really made since to me.

Thank you. I like the part about about the importance of balancing the clamp. It finally really made since to me.

I sure hope you’re doing ok and that you’re able to return because you are an amazing instructor. I believe I’ve watched close to every lapidary channel on how to shape a cabochon and I must say you are the BEST!!!! You taught me so much and I’m forever grateful 😊

WOw its so beautiful!

Thank you Sean for sharing your knowledge with us!! Can you do a video on Jadeite?. How to polish Jadeite? I happen to have a lot of it in the raw. I dont know how yo cut it either.

New to the hobby and looking forward to learning. I need a reliable list of US States to travel and what I will hound for lol

Thank you!❤ I always read comments as you can learn bits and pieces that way as well. Noticing some are using this as a hopeful dating site - ha ha!

Love your playing cards for auditioning shapes! I do a similar thing using the flat sides of milk cartons to cut out shapes I plan to repeat. I just transfer my original paper design over with a fine line sharpie. You can use the cutout to trace around or the other part like a template as well. I like your playing cards as they would be easy to store all nice and stacked. My bits and pieces go in a zip lock - all wonky. Thanks for the tip!❤

Wow! Those colors! Love your dinosaur machine - how lucky were you to find that work horse! Thank you❤

Loving these ocean jasper! So beautiful ❤Thank you!

Ha ha! First thing I noticed was your new sleek look. Bet it’s nice not to have to tie it back all the time working in your shop.

I am now understanding all the work that goes into making a cab and will be more appreciative of the price of a cab at a gem show. I am a metalsmith and had the same appreciation when taking raw materials and bringing them to a finished piece of jewelry. Lots of time, blood, sweat and tears but so rewarding. I truly enjoy the entire process. Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge and expertise! ❤

I was just given my friend’s lapidary equipment and lots of raw stones. Hoping watching your videos I will get the courage to give this a try. Thanks for sharing with us!❤

Thank you! A gorgeous pendant!❤

Thank you! Beautiful stone and setting! You have the eye! Just discovered you and looking forward to watching your other videos.❤

I might be way too late to support your work. I hope you’re well. ❤

I love you!! Mostly using common tools versus purchasing specialized jewelers’ tools. Just subscribed! And so creative! 🤩😊

Un momento usted botó, las lijas al cambiarla Dios mío, que lindo es el sistema capitalista, yo viviendo en el sistema comunista, y no puedo comprar ni una lija, muy bueno su trabajo patria y vida Saludos desde Cuba for al you

Love the stones! I have always been a rock hound and watching the processes is addicting! TFS

I like how you remove the dop sticks in the freezer vs acetone

Cheap stainless aquarium heaters behind your wheels can keep your hands warm in a cold basement. Thanks for sharing.

What is the ideal slab thickness for making cabs? Thanks

Hello Sean, a lot of thanks for all thoses videos :) I'lm from belgium, and I don't understand englishj a lot... Can yoiu give me some informations, please... 1/ what thickness of silver plate do you use? 2/ what type of money? (950/1000?) 3/ You use a blue liquid before soldering... what is it? his role? I thanks you a lot Chris....

Talented and an amazing teacher!

Do you ever do palm stones? Looking for how to reshape and polish a really wonky OJ palm stone.

To my surprise I have been looking for information on a saw that I bought 18 inches that looks like your 14 inch. Do you know anything more about it.

Nice video. Thank you for explaining your craft.

Once you have the rough positioned, it's best to slab the whole piece. Less hassle in the end

Great video, wish you would put out more often!

So how do I cut a slab saw.

I love how you was able to remove all three of them wheels and had three more I have never seen that done before 😍

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And there it is! The detailed 411 that I was hoping for, thank you so much, Sean! 🌺🌺🌺

"I don't like to commit too quick (ask my exes)". HILARIOUS! 😂🤣😅😍 Sean, this video is over 5 years old, what trim saw would you buy now if you were going to buy one? Any suggestions for a non-lapidary (for a business) just looking to add cutting to my jewelry making? Thank you.

Sean, you mention "going through the motions on all the wheels". Your videos are fast motion in the grinding of the shapes. Voice over does not show the actual motions to create the cab profile. What are those motions: specifically and clearly - like, what is the goal of each movement and how to get the desired shape in visual in additionto your description? Please and thanks

Hi again, so you use a polishing cloth on the bottom of your bezel and on the back plate before soldering? A polishing cloth has polishing compound IN it, polishing compound will hinder a good join, the metal is then essentially "dirty" after using a polishing cloth. Also, having the "tooth" of a good sanding is the best surface to surface "clean" for a good join. Flux will keep it clean too. I'm sharing some tips because you've mentioned that you are self taught... I hope input is helpful. I appreciate how conscientiously you fabricate, for a clean quality setting. I like your channel, you seem humble - how refreshing! 😅

Solder doesnt work optimally in the presence of pickle, I hope you rinse your bezel well after pickle dip before fluxing and soldering. Would that desk drawer be a good catch drawer for your metal? I have a similar type desk, I line the pull out drawer with parchment paper, going up the sides a bit, I don't lose any metal!!! Happy to find your channel. 🌺 definitely subscribed. 😎

Hello Sean, thank you for your video. Could you let me know which machine brand that you use? And can you cut stone that has hardness mohs more than 7 to slab (less than 0.1mm thickness)? THank you very much for your support

Amazing video..I have a question,how do it the texture without machine?? I mean u can suggest another tips for doing the texture?? Thanks in advance

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Would love to see what you did with this! Thank you for sharing

as much as aim enjoying your episodes a cannot for the life of me understand why or even how you could safely operate a machine with your hair dripping allover the bed, you have been very lucky so far I guess but incredibly worrying