Gorgeous AMMOLITE and Pearl GEMSTONES! Making Cabochons out of AMMOLITE and PEARL Inlay!

[@carinanderson8239]

That large ammolite looks like a Tiffany stained glass window. Really gorgeous pieces. Thanks for sharing.

[@GREEKEXPLORERS]

So beautiful my friend ❤️❤️

[@rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469]

Absolutely love pen shell. I gathered them in North Carolina and I placed them in my 8 inch tile boarder in my bathroom. They are amazingly beautiful.

[@TheoKellison]

They are some of my absolute favorite shells and they are criminally underrated! They are not just prime for jewelry, but also just fantastically unique shells!

[@AngieDoesStuff]

This is a great video! I don't know if I'll ever be able to do that kind of stuff myself but I really enjoy watching you do it! I think it's important for people to understand how much work goes into items like these.

[@TheoKellison]

It can definitely get complicated! It is some extremely fragile material but far too pretty not use! Thanks so much for watching!😄

[@deniseview4253]

Oh wow! All so beautiful. Resin brings out the colors more. Magnifies it.

[@sandmaker]

I loved each and every one for different reasons. I like the domeing tip especially. Keep all the great work coming. Be safe and stay healthy 😷

[@judyherman5470]

Absolutely gorgeous pieces! Thank you for showing the process it takes to turn out such beautiful work.

[@TheOldladyB]

Unbelievably gorgeous. That large ammonite one is just amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@sisbugstreasures7094]

Nature has such a gorgeous color scheme! Great job Theo!

[@RM-vw3ov]

Really nice of you to share your process! It’s so interesting! I really appreciate the time you’re investing in content. 🌟

[@TheoKellison]

Thank you so much! That truly means a lot!😄

[@betojdesigns]

Those turned out fabulous Theo. Thanks for filming all the steps, that was some great information and very helpful. Can’t wait to see what you make with them.

[@leonacrowley164]

Omg those are all so beautiful, it would be hard to pick a favorite all pretty

[@vivid23d53]

Wow the Ammolite is just Beautiful. I've never seen that before.

[@Tomb13]

That Ammolite color is so brilliant and beautiful. Outstanding!👍😉

[@donnalantz7981]

Absolutely phenomenal looking pieces. Awesome video, as always.

[@mikemcdonald2755]

Amazing job man!

[@marlamorey5914]

Are you kidding me ! Beautiful. Every one ☝️ Brilliant colors on each That ammolite is smoldering hot-love the pink shell also. Loved watching & learning from the master ☄️

[@rockreader4298]

Purdy! Well Done, Theo. WildKyle sent me over to your channel. Glad he did. Reminds me of watching my Mom working at jewelry making, when I was a youngster. : )

[@kimmciver68]

They turned out beautifully, I love them all💗

[@reneewilbur4340]

I love the midnight blue color cab it’s my fav by far ❤

[@kimbain4368]

Beautiful job. These pieces are stunning! Thanks for sharing.

[@kerinholmstrom250]

Black Opal Direct eat your heart out Justin, there's a new kid on the grinding wheel and his name is Theo!😁

[@rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469]

@Jack Richardson , sorry..

[@vannemocilac274]

Wow! Amazing!

[@imeldajadulco7579]

Awesome talent Theo.We salute your tenacity of creating awesome pieces!

[@TheoKellison]

Thank you so much! That truly means a lot!😄

[@christiandang816]

Awsome as usual, I love your tips !

[@josephdick8696]

i thank you for show how and what you do with all the things you collect.its a little late for me to do all you do .i am 65 this year.i do intarsia art with wood.and love going to rock shows .i do have a lot of rocks and love them all.would love to come out your way to rock hound some

[@tammykeith5909]

thank you for a great and inspirational video. I had a chance to learn a lot from it and will be watching it again

[@moonstruck581]

Great video enjoyed that you took us through all the steps to making beautiful cabochons.

[@markjohnson3349]

We love what your doing. You are a very talented artist. I would love to come and visit your shop one day. Montana is such a beautiful area. Keep up the good work. Sincerely, The Johnson family of Rockford Michigan.

[@savagesquirrel9828]

Fun to watch and very complex! Thanks...I’ve never seen it done.

[@deniseveiw7992]

Absolute beauty.

[@Eski1100]

Absolutely beautiful!! I'm glad I found your channel!! Cheers!!

[@TheoKellison]

Thank you! I'm glad to have you here!😄

[@deanaleonard1647]

Awesome!!!!

[@billyvance9812]

Your work is beautiful. Thank you from Gadsden Alabama

[@themidwesternrockhound388]

I love ammolite! Great job!

[@beefmelt]

I love this and want to do this kind of work. Thank you so much, Theo.

[@stellabelikiewicz1523]

You are a fantastic presenter, and so generous with your knowledge! I can’t wait to attempt some of these techniques...

[@annedarr7651]

Nice job

[@TheSparklyBeader87]

Beautiful pieces! 💖🌷💍💎

[@paleogeology9554]

Ive found using a lighter once I coat the ammolite works well, since you can get bubbles coating it. A quick flame and boom they are gone. No need to a pressure pot. You dont want to use a vac chamber or you;re resin will foam up and make a mess. If you ever work with resin use a pressure pot!

[@donnabeaudin9114]

Those are GORGEOUS!! I appreciate the amount of time and work you put into them! So cool.👍👍👍

[@TheoKellison]

Thank you so much! That truly means a lot!😄

[@patriciamckean4186]

Have you ever made earrings? Those 2 purple shell pieces would be perfect.

[@bigmoney3405]

Thanks! Just what I needed!

[@mikealman9259]

That was a great video, lots of helpful tips I can use in future projects so TY for that ;@) they all turned out so well and I look forward to seeing what u do with them! Just one lil request, not so many "Alrightys" next time lol

[@popparocks7656]

Great Video 👍👏

[@jdhstudiosjdhstudios1153]

I didn’t know that grade of Ammolite comes from Montana. I only knew of some being from South Dakota; but really rare. I wish I could have a piece of Montana Ammolite 🥺😍🌈

[@yoopermann7942]

just subscribed here i have been making "cabs" the hard way on a cabking 6wheel, and a trim saw!

[@TheoKellison]

Glad to have you! And i wish i had a full cabbing machine! Have to make due for now with my flat lap. I only use this method with stuff that is either too thin or too fragile to cab normally; you can scratch most montana ammolite with a fingernail so it is not really fit for cabbing without a resin coat but it's also far too pretty not to use! Thanks so much for watching!

[@yoopermann7942]

@@TheoKellison hey dont feel bad about not haveing a cabbing machine, a lot of great pieces have been made with less equipment then you use! i started this way and still continue to this day, some thirty years later.

[@reneewilbur4340]

I’d like to see more videos of you making things like that fish. Did you already have a makers challenge 2022?

[@waterdoglures1352]

Recently discovered your channel. Excellent content and presentation! Thank you for sharing your expertise. 🙂

[@michaelvandyke6715]

Ammolite, nothing better!!

[@michaelvandyke]

PS: Superb Video, top notch!!!

[@rockinwitht9948]

Wow!!! Just wow!!!! I’m so happy you posted this! I can’t wait to try this!!! Does this work if the piece of shell is concave? Or is it waaaay more complicated

[@TheoKellison]

Yes absolutely! The only issue is when the shell is convex; the resin will start trying to spill over but a concave surface will actually help the resin pool and make a nice high dome!😄

[@libragirl4471]

Could you use a uv light to cure the resin in a few minutes?

[@melindadutcher212]

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[@nancywilson9380]

Thank you for spending so much time to make this video I'm just starting to shape my rocks into cabs but I'm not sure if I need to grind them thinner Do you have a weight maximum for the pendants you make?

[@TheoKellison]

You tend to want them on the lighter side just so they aren't tugging against the wearer's neck, but i don't have a maximum . thin is always a safe way to go though! If the cabochon is too tall, the bezel or prongs won't be able to fulling curl over the stone to lock into place. Hope that helps!😄

[@nancywilson9380]

@@TheoKellison Thanks!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Great video, Theo! Does the amolite come from the baculites and ammonites you've found? I'm wondering if I actually have some. :'D

[@TheoKellison]

Yes baculites can have fantastic ammolite as well, it's just that ammonites have more color on average. I always hold on to broken ammonites so that i can use them this way. Takes a bit of work to get them showing, but soooo worth it!

[@makokoro9073]

Did you know that there is an UV epoxy resin used for crafts and that can be cured in seconds or minutes depending on how big the project is? You just need an UV light lamp. The brand that is sold the most is *Artenzo*

[@soo9939]

Whoa!!!!!

[@CorninAtURD]

I have some ammonite pieces that are delaminating, is there any way to repair them? I can’t find any information on getting them repaired. Thanks

[@joeh2436]

Would you be interested in looking at some of my pieces of ammolite to help me determine their value?

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

I am a little late. Got behind on my viewing due to pute fail. You arean artist. Havagudun Theo and stay safe.

[@northernrocks543]

This was a great video. Do you sell any of your ammolite or do you know where I can buy some?

[@TheoKellison]

I do sell my ammolite! I don't have any currently listed in my Etsy shop but i have a batch that i will be adding in the next few weeks👍

[@northernrocks543]

@@TheoKellison Can I have your email address so I can give you mine. I can't always look at your etsy store. But I do. I would like you to email me when you get some.

[@rwsandersinfo]

I would swap some abalone for some ammolite.

[@leedwayneweaselfatt5517]

great vid,if you ever in Alberta Canada and want great material check out the blood reserve where im from,will hook it up for a great price raw ammonite ,red blazers,shale, blue zone,and k zone full fossils or hand samples

[@cretaceouscrustaceans5985]

Do you live in the states

[@annedarr1894]

Please, what is the shell?

[@AngieDoesStuff]

There were several. He tells you what they are.

[@carliegriffin7229]

🧡🧡🧡🧡

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🤩🙌❤

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[@tedkellison2598]

WOW!!!!!!!