Making Pendants for My Wife

[@MichiganRocks]

I know I'm going to get some requests to buy these, but I don't plan to sell any. Check out my friend's Etsy shop. He's the one who taught me how to do these and he does them better than I do. www.etsy.com/shop/KiddRocksLapidary?fbclid=IwAR1HZjnKVRh9M68DFBPc3If5iRyjyCPBGUbFdlipXuyjyauDG8RpNinQY2o

[@deniseview4253]

Michigan Rocks now I know how you learned to do this work. I was going to ask.

[@lisatrent1193]

Michigan Rocks oops sorry, just saw this. Was asking if you sell.

[@candifiend]

I just saw this ha. I'll check them out.

[@margaretterrebonne9596]

They are gorgeous

[@rebeccaday7076]

What a very blessed wife! God made the stone and hubby made the jewelry.

[@vincentandrew4717]

Love it! This is how I got into rock tumbling 😇 I made a bracelet for my partner with a bunch of small tumbled stones from every place we traveled to in the past year

[@MichiganRocks]

Sounds like a nice bracelet to remember your travels by.

[@rhaven50]

How romantic

[@SpicyTexan64]

Your partner huh?

[@lauriewilson4741]

These are so beautiful…the best part is that you , yourself made them for her

[@happycamper4thewin]

They are all so lovely! I love feeling the weight of my stone pendants around my neck.

[@MichiganRocks]

I have never worn a stone pendant. I never thought much about how the weight would feel.

[@kathleennorton6108]

How thoughtful and loving of you!

[@MichiganRocks]

It would have been more thoughtful if I had done it a few years ago. Oh well, better late than never.

[@cvx2dog549]

Michigan Rocks Can’t rush quality!

[@patriciawilliams4314]

Beautiful, I know she will love them.

[@MichiganRocks]

She does.

[@Perfectionseeker1967]

0:24 "I think we might need to have a little math lesson when we get done with this." cut to 1:55 lol I love it! They look like they turned out great! I hope that she enjoys every one of them!

[@MichiganRocks]

She wore one today. She liked them a lot.

[@reneehemingway512]

You amaze me! I’m sure your wife loves them what a blessed gal!

[@MichiganRocks]

She did appreciate them, although she hasn't worn them much since she hasn't left the house too often in the past year.

[@wyomingadventures]

Beautiful work Rob! Love the rock jewelry. The crazy lace ones are pretty!

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks!

[@pattimessenger6214]

Wow! You are doing every part of this jewelry making! Finding the stones, slabbing, cabbing and wire wrapping into beautiful jewelry! Every one is stunning and unique!

[@MichiganRocks]

I didn't actually find these stones, but I do make jewelry out of rocks that I find too.

[@pattimessenger6214]

@@MichiganRocks They’re amazing, nonetheless!

[@ROCKINWHEELERS]

We get to see the Master Tumbler Make Pendants. A definite BLAST FROM THE PAST. THEY ARE ALL BEAUTIES!!!

[@lisanowakow3688]

Beautiful! I bet she is so very happy!

[@MichiganRocks]

She was, but I got these done just before they closed the school we worked at because of COVID. Nancy has worked from home ever since and rarely wears jewelry now.

[@karenpacker8862]

They sure turned out gorgeous. Lucky wife!!!!

[@mattgohlke8216]

Really amazingly beautiful. Hoping I'll be able to do the same for my wife some day.

[@bradbailey5807]

Gorgeous stones, awesome craftsmanship! A real joy to watch this video.

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks, Brad.

[@sarejen6868]

BEAUTIFUL stone pendants. I like the groove on the edge for wrapping. Lucky Lady.

[@saltyysiren4003]

"Pick out 3" Haha! Well they're all beautiful, I don't blame her for choosing more! Great work!

[@MichiganRocks]

I think I made her wait long enough that I owed her more than three.

[@janap2507]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing the process!! ✌🏻

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome!

[@tahliacain2834]

This is so beautiful! I have just begun my rock hobby but I’m eager to get to the point where I can make jewelry. I’ve found a lot of wonderful rocks with your tips and I’m so grateful. ◡̈

[@MichiganRocks]

If you have the will, I’m sure you’ll figure it out.

[@darkwood777]

You are a man of many talents. Excellent work.

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks!

[@maryannkom299]

Those are really nice, your wife is a lucky woman.

[@MichiganRocks]

She might be lucky to have stone pendants, but she has to put up with me too.

[@yeswing10]

Each pendant is art from God! Absolutely stunning. Great job. Wow!

[@MichiganRocks]

God does good work, doesn't he?

[@yeswing10]

@@MichiganRocks you are picking up the unspoken history of the Earth. The secrets of creation, motion, heat, elements solidified in the blink of an eye. Rocks are amazing. Jesus said if we overcome Satan, he will write our name on a stone, with a new name.

[@PingerProspecting]

I am amazed at the collection of tools you have to do the work, Rob. Happy Wife Happy Life, for three more years, lol. Thanks

[@MichiganRocks]

I bought some when I first started to make jewelry, but I have hardly used them. Turns out I don't love making jewelry. I should probably do more of it.

[@1sec2midnight]

Those are beautiful! Thanks for sharing this. I'm planning to try this very soon, now I know where to find the tutorial. If I can do this I will be over the moon excited.

[@MichiganRocks]

If you have the tools, it's very doable. It wasn't that long ago that this was all foreign to me. I learned pretty quickly and I'm sure you can too.

[@juliem.679]

You did a fabulous job on those pendants! I am sure your wife is proud to wear them and to let everyone know her husband is an artist.

[@MichiganRocks]

Unfortunately there wasn't much time for her to wear them before we started staying home all the time. She doesn't wear jewelry for me. ☹️

[@juliem.679]

@@MichiganRocks Well, good times are going to come around again, for us all. Maybe you'd better show her that frowny face you put on your last comment. She might decide to put on one of those gorgeous pendants "for you".

[@MichiganRocks]

@@juliem.679 Nah, I don't really care what she wears around the house. She does wear stuff I make for her outside of the house a lot. I'm always happy when I see one of my pendants on her.

[@NewZealandRocksDownunder]

What a great way to make pendants thanks for showing us

[@MichiganRocks]

No problem.

[@jasonpatton1224]

What a neat way to make wire pendeat I like how it does not cover the stones. And the cabs look great to.

[@MichiganRocks]

I like the simplicity and the emphasis on the rock too. That and the normal wire wraps look like a lot of work.

[@irinanass7727]

Hübsch gemacht und professionell.❤️👍👍👍

[@doloresmanning9619]

I never thought of putting a groove into the side of the pendant to put the wire in. Excellent idea! Beautiful slabs. I would have needed a math lesson too. Hard to stop the count at three then that crazy lace agate is so beautiful! Great job on the pendants. Best wire rapping I have see so far.

[@MichiganRocks]

I’m definitely a beginner when it comes to wire wrapping. There are some people who do amazing work. My wife and I both prefer simpler wraps than some of the fancy ones though.

[@maryroraff1822]

These are wonderful! I learned a lot about wire wrap now..thank you! Great video as always.

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks!

[@bonniefaltz9505]

All very beautiful. Naturally formed rock patterns are my favorites. Never thought to cut a groove around the cabochon for wire. Will give that a try. Thanks and I'm sure your wife will love them.

[@MichiganRocks]

She did love them, but I gave them to her just before school was closed, so she hasn't really worn them. She doesn't wear too much jewelry around the house.

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

I like the way she counts to three! These are beautiful. If you ever make any for sale to the public, I would be very interested in buying one. This style would also be very nice done in a rose quartz.

[@MichiganRocks]

If I ever open up an Etsy shop or something similar, I will be sure to post it here.

[@beverlyobrien7954]

Every year we get or make a Christmas orament that signifies something important in our lives during the year, so this year it will be a simple but beautifully polished rock. I'll get something at Hobby Lobby to clasp and super glue to the top. The beautiful earrings you have made Nancy reminded me I'd better hubba hubba.

[@MichiganRocks]

That sounds like a great plan. Did you see my video about making Christmas ornaments? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHXSi39qgs6DnbM

[@beverlyobrien7954]

@@MichiganRocks I have seen it and just watched it again. The ideas are churning in my head. You hyped me up!

[@beverlyobrien7954]

One more thing, what kind of drill bit do you use?

[@MichiganRocks]

@@beverlyobrien7954 I use the really cheap ones from Kingsley North. I buy them 100 at a time to save some money. Some wear out before the first hole and the best ones might drill a dozen holes. They work decent on puddingstone, but hardly scratch Lake Superior agate. They do ok on unakite and quartz. I am thinking about trying something else next time. Here's what I use: kingsleynorth.com/lapidary-equipment-supplies/diamond-drills-core-drills/diamond-drills-kingsley-north-inc-pkg-of-100.html

[@debzyj376]

Lucky gal and good video too! Thank you.

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm lucky she puts up with all the noise in the basement.

[@debzyj376]

😁

[@Hewillreturn]

Those are beautiful! You are a very clever and talented man. Love your channel.

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks!

[@sreihart]

Oh my, those are absolutely STUNNING! Your two favorites were my picks as well. Is that crazy lace agate? Just gorgeous.

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm not sure. They're a lot like crazy lace if they're not actually crazy lace.

[@tanekarnes5260]

Really pretty. Awesome colors

[@Nikkisavage100]

Its just art, you are a fantastic worker , thx for these videos

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome.

[@easterazali9237]

They’re gorgeous ! How lucky is your wife indeed 🙂

[@thesteveprichard]

Finished the whole video. Geez, you are an Artist. Great work on the rocks, and the video, too! God Bless! Your favorite subscriber! Or, at least one of them.

[@MichiganRocks]

I do appreciate your comments. Thanks for watching!

[@thesteveprichard]

@@MichiganRocks you're welcome

[@Seazer009]

Very interesting hobby, you are a skilled craftsman. I enjoy your videos, thanks.

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks, I have fun with this stuff.

[@heatherlawrence1896]

I counted 3 for sure. I love your wife's thinking. 😆 Very beautiful!

[@MichiganRocks]

x ≥ 3

[@leodapat9139]

Beautiful stone and shine.

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks, Leo.

[@LindaSmith-vq1br]

Your wife is a lucky woman. I confess to being a bit envious. I had never thought about grooving the stones. I just do a wrap with wire. Hmmmm......

[@MichiganRocks]

I didn't think of it either. If you spend enough time looking around the Internet, there are all sorts of good ideas out there.

[@sunqwest1]

nice, she will love em especially because they were made with love and somethings are worth waiting for....

[@fkirby3]

Impressed with the stones, impressed with the polishing, VERY impressed with the final product. As someone who has wire-wrapped without the grooves...Great job!! Wish I could find them with grooves, but with the artistry you showed, probably out of my price range! Thank You!

[@MichiganRocks]

I don’t sell these, but my friend does. He does a better job than I do. I pinned a comment with a link to his Etsy page.

[@AidaJof]

They are really beautiful!

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks.

[@barbaraholzimmer3291]

LOVE these!

[@upnorthadventureswithccc]

I wrap stones and seen them at craft shows but never seen them with the groove for the setting the wire in. So beautiful and well done. Enjoyed much :)

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks. This is the only way I know how to wrap them.

[@kristiejacobs4854]

Wow!! Those are gorgeous!!😍

[@EriCraftCreations]

They are all beautiful but I agree with you on the 2 best. Good job!

[@MichiganRocks]

Whew! I'm glad we agree!

[@candywarmuth2455]

Thanks for the idea of the groove. Looks better than wire covering the stone. Love the material your working with. Jasp/agate that is really pretty.

[@MichiganRocks]

It’s not my idea, but I really like it. This way uses less wire than a traditional wire wrap too.

[@FourJaysFour]

Spreading the bail like that is called "rabbit ears". Sometimes it helps keep a pendant with a definitive front & back from turning wrong side front

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks, I didn't know that. I like them that way, but my wife likes the ears together.

[@NurseMickiLea]

I love the finished pendants I hope that she enjoys her beautiful pendants ♥️

[@MichiganRocks]

She likes them, but she's now working from home and rarely wears jewelry. I guess I should have made those a few years earlier.

[@dawnmorning]

Awesome. Found black wire necklaces on amazon. Thanks for the tip on using vise as a third hand to hold pliers. You rock.

[@MichiganRocks]

If you haven’t read the description to this video, there’s a great tutorial linked there. That’s what I followed to make these.

[@theartisancompany]

Beautiful!

[@Abpgsetiloincawdyubkolmbrs]

Beautiful! I see she has more than 3 to choose from. Guess you were on a roll. She will love those!

[@MichiganRocks]

I couldn't just do three after she picked out so many.

[@Debbie4729]

Thank you for this video!I get all twisted in knots when I try to wire wrap.The way you did it is simple and common sense.I have never seen the groove maker before-that is neat!I;ll have to get one!

[@MichiganRocks]

That's a glass grinding machine, made for doing stained glass.

[@MihaiStanciu2701]

Amazing , such a delight to watch your videos.

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks!

[@booper343]

You and the Mrs would enjoy watching Matt's Crazy Art on KZbin. Those 2 matching pendants would make beautiful earrings. Another great video! Thank you

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks, I'll check that out.

[@UnKnown-zy1km]

So pretty, I love all of them. Great Job

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks!

[@SuperKasper333]

Beautiful work as always. Also, things made are always nicer, and especially when nicely made. I know that your wife will love these!

[@MichiganRocks]

She likes them a lot.

[@deborahmikols735]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@LadyYoop]

Positively STUNNING!! You could do a Christmas Tree with those for ornaments! Fantastic!

[@MichiganRocks]

That would take a while to make enough for the size tree we get. It would be cool though.

[@LadyYoop]

@@MichiganRocks you could do a little bitty tree! It would be freaking awesome!

[@LadyYoop]

You already do crosses, what about stars? Or a couple of Christmas Stockings...you could do a tiny tree...or add them to the collection you have! That would truly be beautiful!!

[@kategreig38]

Wow that's so so sweet, they're stunning I bet she loves them 👍🇬🇧

[@MichiganRocks]

She was very happy with them.

[@electrichellion5946]

The glass cutter is a great idea!

[@MichiganRocks]

It works really well for this. It's like a little router table.

[@firaskhalid2295]

Nice and beautiful work. I love fine polishing. You are a professional man in your work

[@MichiganRocks]

Thank you!

[@storytimewithunclebill1998]

Wow, that came out really nice. Wife choice a couple more than three. Bet she's happy with them. Was fun to watch. Great video

[@MichiganRocks]

She loves them, but hardly leaves the house these days so she never gets a chance to wear them.

[@leiferiksen8172]

Great video.best step by step tutorials,thanks for the link to rock tumbling hobby.👍

[@MichiganRocks]

That's a great site. I learned just about everything I know there.

[@markattardo]

Very cool!

[@catfarrow1474]

I'm drooling and jealous!! Good job!

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks!

[@diannpowell1077]

Beautiful pieces of jewelry! A shame you don't sell though. Maybe someday. Still fun to watch.

[@MichiganRocks]

Maybe when I retire and have a lot more time on my hands.

[@Grimes60]

Worth the wait, lol 🙂one for every outfit

[@MichiganRocks]

She wore the one on the right in the thumbnail picture on Friday. The color matched her outfit perfectly.

[@Grimes60]

Michigan Rocks I bought a pudding stone one from your friend, thanks for the link👍

[@MichiganRocks]

@@Grimes60 You're welcome. He does nice work, so I think you'll be happy with it.

[@cherieducotebreaux3804]

Lovely!! Lucky lady!!

[@deanaleonard1647]

Awesome. I'm sure your wife will be overjoyed!

[@MichiganRocks]

I think she was just the right amount of joyed. Not over or under.

[@DenimHatDave]

Nice pendants. We used the same glass cutter to shape the glass pieces for the mosaic at my church.

[@MichiganRocks]

That's cool that we're using the same grinder. If I ever decide to do a mosaic, I'm all set!

[@irenepeek3211]

Wow! Those are stunningly beautiful. Mrs is one blessed lady ❣️ Also, the clamp and pliers is an ingenious idea, I'll have to practice that one and thanks for the referral to your friend 😊, much appreciated.

[@MichiganRocks]

His tutorial is really easy to follow.

[@wendyfromny6890]

Beautiful!

[@patriciamckean4186]

Hahaha 3 slabs! I agree with your wife that a pendant with each of those slab would be great 😊! You do good work.

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks, Patricia.

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

They all turned out beautifully! I've never seen a cabochon grooved like that to hold the wire. Pretty neat! I'll add this video to my saved list for future reference. Thanks, Rob

[@MichiganRocks]

That's the only kind I know how to make. I like the groove wrap because it doesn't hide the stone at all.

[@lindamon5101]

Big rocks like those in sterling as a pointer or middle finger ring! I want one!

[@MichiganRocks]

How would you bend your finger?

[@lindamon5101]

@@MichiganRocks easy the ring part is the size ish of say a wedding band& the band around the ring fixes to an open band if that makes sense. You and your wife have awesome taste in rocks! I am loving how gemmy these agates are! Arizona petwood? Gemmy!

[@symonsheppard7151]

Interesting, I was a cabinetmaker for many years and I can give you a time saving tip when using that glass grinding machine you cut the grooves with. If you put a washer with the correct bore size over the cutter and clamp that on top if it is the correct diameter you can use it as a depth guide

[@MichiganRocks]

Hi Symon, that’s a great tip, except that the bit wears down as you use it. I suppose I could have a series of washers that I change as the bit wears down. I’ll have to think about how I can make that work. Thanks!

[@symonsheppard7151]

@@MichiganRocks It is progressive and if you do get it right I would say half a millimeter difference will do it. Do you know any metal turners who could help? You could trade off for the goods, check the sizes you need and see if they are stock washers. Good luck.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@symonsheppard7151 Thanks!

[@purrrrson]

You're a lucky man! Many women ask for diamonds but yours asks for pendants made from slabs of stone! On the flip side.....your wife's a very lucky lady!!

[@MichiganRocks]

We are happy with each other.

[@adawiley465]

That is one lucky wife that are all absolutely gorgeous.

[@MichiganRocks]

I don't think she has worn all of these since she worked from home for the past year. We haven't been out of the house much until recently. Hopefully she will get more of a chance to wear them in the future. She did like them a lot.

[@simonwolstencroft6128]

Great job! Looks beautiful 👍

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks!

[@kimbain4368]

Beautiful! Great job! Thanks for sharing!

[@deidremcintosh6892]

You are fantastic at making these pendants

[@MichiganRocks]

Gee, thanks.

[@42apprentice]

These are beautiful. I love the lace agate as we also have agate in Scotland

[@MichiganRocks]

Did you see my latest video? It was about Scottish agates I tumbled. You have some awesome little agates.

[@42apprentice]

Will go & look thanks

[@6stringgunner511]

WOW!!! Those look GREAT!

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks!

[@jshilohshea381]

pretty awesome !! and I hope your wife enjoys wearing them !!

[@MichiganRocks]

She wore one today.

[@jshilohshea381]

Michigan Rocks that Rocks !! they are so pretty so it hard to say no !!

[@virginiarocks]

Very very nice. I do like the brown and white one best as well. Very well done. Thanks for sharing!

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks. Have you watched all of my videos yet? You must be getting close.

[@virginiarocks]

Michigan Rocks not quite yet. Some “rocks in a box” episodes to go through and earlier videos I haven’t watched yet. But definitely getting close. I’ll probably rewatch some of the how to videos about tumbling - I have 3 tumblers running right now (the qt-66 arrived and I got both 6 lb and 12 lb barrels). The making pendants videos are giving me ideas about what to do with some of these stones as well. 🤓

[@MichiganRocks]

@@virginiarocks Good luck with the tumbler. Next purchase should be a Lot-O if you're really into this. It saves on both grit and time. I love that machine.

[@virginiarocks]

Michigan Rocks you read my mind. I bookmarked a page already and will set some money aside for that. Where do you buy grit? I got some from Polly Plastics. And I have been very impressed with the results you get from that tumbler.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@virginiarocks I buy most of my tumbling supplies, including grit from The Rock Shed. therockshed.com. I buy my 46/70 grit from Kingsley North 45 lbs. at a time because it's cheaper. kingsleynorth.com

[@frankiesmom]

These are beautiful.

[@judispackman3616]

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! LUCKY WIFE.

[@karenraabis5296]

I like the way that looks. Different from anything I have seen before.

[@MichiganRocks]

I like them too. They're simple and don't cover the stone.

[@athenaya2011]

Bravo , merci pour cette belle vidéo et ces explications. 👏 le résultat est magnifique✨️

[@MichiganRocks]

Vous êtes les bienvenus. Je suis content que tu les aimes.

[@ruthhaught4296]

Wow those are wonderful!!

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks, Ruth.

[@cynthiarowley719]

It's a very personal way to use your skills to please your life partner. Oh, the things we do for our loved ones, that we won't do for any other reason. You finally got a roundtoit!

[@MichiganRocks]

The funny thing is that she wore a lot of jewelry I made for her to work. She's a teacher. She had only worn a few of these to school when school was closed in March. This year she has a job working from home with the online students and she never wears necklaces anymore. Maybe I should have gotten a round tuit earlier.

[@bryancalligan6567]

Looks great! I've never been able to find a piece of crazy lace agate as nice as the ones you have on this channel, I just love how they look!

[@MichiganRocks]

Crazy lace is one of my favorites. I love both the colors and the cool patterns.

[@Moon-fv5sz]

You wife is fortunate to have you😃👍.

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm lucky she puts up with me. I make a lot of noise in the basement.

[@mpgfoo]

Lovely and well done!

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks!