How to cut agates by reading banded windows!

[@AgateDad]

If this video helps you with your cuts, make sure to like and share it!

[@ckoch93]

Would you recommend the 6 inch or the 10 inch for your first saw?

[@nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976]

Really good video. Beautiful cuts.

[@tambalini1160]

I may be alone in this, but I am a HUGE fan of at least the look of the fractures!! I understand why you don't like them, but I would buy polished or unpolished as long as they look cool to me!!! #TEAM FRACTURES!!!! I have made a few purchases and plan on many more regardless. I love your work and your vids. THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@CacklingChick]

Excellent explanations! Keep up the great work! SLAB ON!! 😁👍🏻🪨⛏️

[@greeneyedgirlina]

I’m a recent subscriber and have commented a time or two about wondering how to figure out the direction of a cut, so I’m thrilled to see this new video. I’m an old hippy, so the insides of these agates reminds me of a few LSD trips. It is mind boggling to realize that the creator of this Universe and our souls hides beauty in the very smallest of things, art that takes centuries to create or the diamond ring that appears to surrounds the sun during yesterday’s total eclipse, no wonder its beauty and awe makes us emotional or giddy. I love seeing and hearing your wonder and enthusiasm. I’m moving up there soon and can’t wait to explore the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior! Thank you.

[@mm6705]

You are not rambling, you are gushing! And we LOVE it!

[@AgateDad]

😂🥰

[@beckyandrew53]

Yes that last rock was breathtaking!

[@TheSanguineRaven]

The last one was really amazing looking

[@cyndybeller1306]

Thanks!

[@AgateDad]

Thank you!!

[@judithburke1539]

That last cut is a real stunner!!! With the two together looks like a beautiful butterfly! Amazing cut!

[@bethsumner5324]

Love the one with the “nose” because once you cut it, it has brown eyes! The others are so beautiful!

[@rosiebear3101]

I don't have a question, but I just wanted you to know I love how happy and excited you get when you open the rocks to show us at the same time. It's like we're sharing our excitement with you.

[@DJBou0407]

The last one was stunning to see and for me personnaly.... there's no such thing as "just a rock". Each and every pebble has its own beauty, you need to know how to 'see' it. 💜

[@Chefdeb_the_Crone]

Looks like little amethyst galaxies in couple of those!

[@nobody7765]

Oh I LOVE the one with the tiny agate pockets!

[@peggyallen6084]

You’re the best!❤ I love your enthusiasm as you cut these beautiful stones and share them with us! Thank you for doing this with such skill!

[@elainelear4982]

Thank you for explaining how you decide the cutting position.

[@AgateDad]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lulumiller7906]

The depth in those rocks they were all gorgeous

[@rebeccaherrera3475]

That last one is absolutely gorgeous 😍

[@boostmobily7088]

Spot on. Drop dead gorgeous.❤

[@CutfallsMajor]

This Video Is my Favorate Video from Agate dad so far!

[@AgateDad]

I’m so glad!

[@CutfallsMajor]

Where did you get those stones did you buy or find?

[@babs629]

I think you should keep both halves of that last agate you cut because when they are opened up next to each other it looks like a butterfly or owl's eyes. It's very striking! Love them all and thank you for another great video. ❤from Idaho

[@audraacklin9826]

That's so cool how one side has yellow and the other side has orange. Pretty! ❤😃

[@DanceBeforeTheStorm_]

You truly turn these pebbles into precious gems - like magic! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@angelasurratt5908]

Yes! Keep the whole agate of the Last one!!!

[@-hw-]

Wow your going to have 150k subscribers soon

[@AgateDad]

So close!

[@cindyrebstock2334]

Thanks for your take on how and where to cut the agates. The larger pastel one is beautiful. The last one…is definitely a winner!

[@AgateDad]

I agree!

[@carriegerharz4490]

You were right…..that last one was the best and gorgeous at that! Ahhhh nature😍 ✌🏻❤️😃

[@TabethaBrooks-d9j]

That last one is AMAZING!! ❤

[@loisstump5990]

They all look great!

[@AgateDad]

Thanks!

[@marywalterman3696]

They are all so beautiful and the polishing just magnifies that beauty!

[@judyhobday4760]

All nice but the last one!!!!! Wowzer!!!!!

[@darrinwilliams5715]

Just WOW !!!!! These are some great agates. Very cool😎😎

[@AgateDad]

So pretty!

[@SillyLittl3Cats]

I LOVE AGATE!!!

[@madelynl.5351]

You really hit the jackpot with this video! Every one is awesome! And your “theory” more than proved itself correct. Congrats!

[@CutfallsMajor]

Nice! 👍

[@penelopehammerton2907]

The last one was fantastic. Could you belt polish the three outside windows as well. Think it would look even more amazing.

[@deniseview4253]

The last one is the best one. Several beauties though.

[@c.j.walton3763]

The very first one looks like there's a tiny pearl in the left side. So pretty.

[@sherrybriggs5459]

Thank you for another great and fun video

[@AgateDad]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@christopherort2889]

Cool video. I cut about a hundred+ agates a week here. A lot of stuff out of West Texas and quite a few out of Africa. It's always amazing when you get those floaters inside. The 3d effects are so cool.

[@Magdalena-xp1ih]

It's so Fun! Thank you for sharing

[@AgateDad]

Thanks for watching!

[@DrJ4712]

So glad I strapped myself in my chair! Holy Buckets!😮 Love the tutorial and the subjects couldn't be more beautiful 😊❤! IMO you batted 1000 ⚾️!🥰

[@calebdillman8462]

7:00 looks like a volcano in the ocean - my fav

[@CindyHodgkiss]

I love those Malawi agates. How could you not love them? Every time you open one and reveal those beautiful colors and fine bands that no one has gotten to see before. They're such a joy! Thank you for sharing your love of them with us. Every time you get to laughing, I find myself laughing right along with you.

[@pattijareo7423]

I am so happy that you made this video! The very best thing was...."I guess.". LOL!! Made me feel better.😉 I would love to get into this hobby in a very big way, but living in Omaha does not lend itself to many opportunities. Meanwhile, I am vicariously enjoying every adventure you have and loving your excitement! Blessings from an old gramma in Omaha! 💕💕

[@LauraNielson-b3g]

I get just as excited every time you open up one up! Nice nose job on the head😂

[@jcee8493]

I'm still at the first one and my brain wants you to cut through the window just to see what would happen.

[@shellyfoster7319]

Love, love it, love great video.

[@nancydalton4629]

When do you think these will be in your esty store?? I’m in love with the pink color one !!

[@AgateDad]

They were on there yesterday

[@nancydalton4629]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 They are gone. I’m always to late.

[@kristibbradshaw]

Gorgeous. This is fun to us too.

[@JimFry]

Awesome cut success on the flame!

[@melodyfaith7712]

Do you make cabochons with any of the Malawi agates? I love them so much!

[@AgateDad]

Not yet

[@janettetippetts7942]

Those are ALL so great! LOVE them all! Thank you for these fun cutting videos! THANK YOU AGATE DAD!

[@steveegbert7429]

It never ceases to amaze me that we humans are the only beings on earth that really appreciate the beauty of rocks, except maybe some that like 'shiny things'. It's like God made them just so we could appreciate another layer of His creativity.

[@AgateDad]

Absolutely ❤️❤️❤️

[@andrewpritchett2324]

Octopuses also collect things like rocks and shells. I feel like a lot of humans underestimate the intelligence of other beings on our planet. I'm not saying you do, just sharing a thought.

[@steveegbert7429]

@@andrewpritchett2324 You are correct, many of God's creatures are much more intelligent than we give them credit for and I did not mean to diminish them. Many birds collect things as gifts for their prospective mates. I am amazed at the intelligence of corvids, that is ravens, crows, and jays. I did not know that about the octopus. I just think we can appreciate the rocks on a different level.

[@benwilson273]

Of course they might be appreciating aspects we can’t. Polarised light, smell, magnetism etc

[@evelynpretty2231]

That last one is just Stunning!!!🫣😳🤯🙂😃!!!

[@stevenbuckner68]

❤❤❤ your videos. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, education and entertainment. Plus you and your family are beautiful and seem like good people. Especially when your son said "you're welcome dad" for giving you pink eye. Love it! 😹😻🤠

[@arisyulianto8277]

The last one look like butterfly wing. ❤

[@nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976]

Your videos are really helpful. I guess a lot with the stones we cut, most of the time it works out, it's amazing how the rocks give you little clues.

[@AgateDad]

Absolutely they do!

[@lindsayhuff8813]

Just keep both halves! You really should!

[@AgateDad]

I did :)

[@lindsayhuff8813]

@@AgateDad yay!!! Good! You work hard for us to be able to enjoy seeing these beautiful earthly specimens with you. You deserve it! 😁

[@vtx2023]

wonderful specimens

[@broda1824]

I’ll be honest, I stumbled upon your channel by accident, and I thought that this would be about as interesting as watching paint dry. How wrong was I🤣. I absolutely love it!! I’m totally hooked and can’t wait to see more. Your description of the rocks are so great as well. I can tell you are extremely passionate about this and it shows and has made me want to find out more about geology. Thank you.

[@TheRealBambihooves]

My mouth fell open when you opened that last one.....oh my gosh! Gorgeous! ❤

[@jessicaswaggshard9371]

Just finished my Geology class, I'm praying for a 95 or above so I can maintain my 4.0, but this class was challenging! You would adore the class I just took!

[@MACole-or3jt]

Thanks for making this video, it was very helpful with understanding cut placement. Your collection of Malawi agate is beautiful and the last agate today is an amazing addition. So beautiful.

[@ICutRocks]

I just wing it, but I also don't cut a lot of agates. Most of the agates I cut are seam agates anyway, so you kinda already know where it's gonna line up.

[@sarahstrong7174]

You must have quite a collection by now. I would too. I had better not start.

[@joeljeffery8704]

I don't know how I missed this one, wow, beautiful specimens! It's hard to part with them. Thanks for sharing your thought process on rock cutting.

[@Rockin_in_Kentucky]

Sweet cuts beautiful and educational, thank you so much!

[@tulazaz]

The last one is the best one I’ve ever seen of all the cutting videos I’ve watched so far. 🥰. The one with the nose also had eyes inside. 😁 I just received my first batch of Malawi agates. Can’t wait cut them. Your video was very helpful. Thank you Taylor.

[@michaeltrimble7680]

From start to finish these videos are so satisfying and excite me to someday have my own collection. My current passion is for hounding but I’m equally excited to learn lapidary as I get the tools and resources. The color spectrum on these are so soothing yet stimulating. Thanks for sharing your world ❤

[@rosecityremodel2015]

That last one is simply amazing!! 🤩

[@andrewlatino5105]

It would be awesome to see a video of how you do the whole polishing process. Your polishes are insane!

[@sandmaker]

An educated guess is always good. You had some great agates there and the polish was great. Cut, cut, cut! 😊 thanks for sharing. 😷⚒

[@rosemariepennella6149]

Pastel one is so unique. Like this one the best

[@piecesofme5778]

All the ones w/naturalness in them are my faves!!

[@rebeccaw6914]

They look so cool

[@AgateDad]

Sooo cool 😎

[@JimFry]

Perfect timing on this video. I have four Lake Superior agates I've been contemplating where to cut.

[@AgateDad]

Awesome!

[@bonniegoodwin5653]

I’m not a rock person, but I love watching you reveal what’s inside. I was wondering where all these cut rocks end up? What do you use them for? Also it would be cool to see how you polish them.

[@JustineFreund]

The last one is the best that’s a beauty

[@carriegerharz4490]

Since I just found you(thanks to a KZbinr mentioning you), I didn’t know you had an Etsy store. I’m so happy cause I love getting new pieces to add to my collection. Yay!🥳

[@-hw-]

very pretty

[@ridgelinerambles_hm_ha16]

Sweet video! I had a question-do you know of any alternatives other than polishing agates? I have a bucket full that I’ve accumulated over multiple years, and I don’t really want to just throw them in a rock tumbler, if you know what I mean-not to mention mine’s broken as of now-😅 I read mineral oil is an option, but it might take away the color from the bands, so I’m not sure what to use at this point-vegetable glycerin? Bleach?

[@rosemariepennella6149]

OK this Malawi Agate is absolutely the best. I spoke too soon.

[@indigo_pawfection]

I like the fifth one, the dark one with the orange band and depth combo that really shows the crystals inside so well. How stunning that looks. All of them are so stunning -- I don't see how you can choose just one favorite

[@cherieblizzard9585]

Love that thin white band around the entire outside edge, on #2

[@lisamills-wv6nc]

Other then lake superior agates, Malawi is definitely my 2nd favorite! They are all so beautiful! Especially after that great shine you put on them! 😊

[@peggyallen6084]

How beautiful is that last agate you cut today!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@denisepatterson7834]

That three window one is my favorite!! but they all are beautiful thank you Get dad

[@payal_mutha]

Thanks a tonne! I really wanted to know how to decide where to cut! ❤

[@melindawhite5198]

I can't over how beautiful they are

[@AgateDad]

Same! Always 🤣

[@LearninRocks]

Great video! I couldn't help but notice how clear your close-up shots are! I'm in the process of learning lapidary and have been putting together some videos of my learning curve but I can't seem to figure out the close-up shots. I'm mostly using a cell phone for now because I'm not sure which camera to go with. Do you mind sharing a trade secret? Either way, thanks for putting out these great videos!

[@rodneycannon9445]

Agates are formed like onions or jawbreakers. They're layers of bands stacked on top of each other so there is no "bad cut", it's just about avoiding quartz pockets and band disruptions if you can see them. Really the best way to cut an agate is the biggest face possible for polishing after. I cut and polish lakers in my garage for fun.

[@Jolta]

That last one you cut looks like the twin of one of mine!!! So cool!

[@kastah]

Those african agats I love, they are so so beutiful. Thank`s for showing. Ps. That last one, I had polished the backside of the one half with the nice pattern on and kept that half!!

[@mragatetv22]

good review❤

[@LauraNielson-b3g]

That was a great cutting session!

[@mria621]

OMG, that “snooter” agate is amazing! ❤ They actually all were. Just finished watching. 😂

[@dottietomlinson5832]

I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you!

[@emma6043]

Absolutely love the agates @AgateDad! ❤I fully agree about the beauty and wonder of rocks. stones and minerals etc.

[@WarszawaScream]

My husband has decided that you’re a bad influence and that I shouldn’t watch your videos all the time because it fuels my rock hobby. I think he’s just jealous 😂 REGARDLESS - thank you for this video, super helpful! I have three lbs of Malawi Babies coming (also thank you for the Gem Shop recommendation and discount code!) so hopefully your advice will help with any windowed ones I get! Keep on rockin’ my brother!

[@debbiefox6846]

My husband watched a few videos with me and was saying he loved the lapidary equipment. I was thinking oh boy here we go (lol) but in the best way. I used to go almost every day during the summer and look for Agates down at the beach with my kids. Our family lives Agates and Agate dad has such gorgeous Agates. Makes me long for looking for Agates again. I'm disabled now but the idea of buying them and cutting them as he does looks like so much fun.😊

[@MargieArvin-k6w]

I like the white band around the outside

[@marygee3981]

😅That was fun. Nice video.

[@JeffWeymier]

What a cool video. You should have the box I sent you and the agates in there have some cool windows. There is a really funky shaped one in there and I can wait for you to tell me how you cut it. I had one way in mind and I hope it's the same way you will cut it.

[@Angela_Newburn]

Gorgeous agates!🤩 Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@amandajo1013]

"Schnooter Island!"

[@AgateDad]

🤣🙌