What I Do with All My Rocks and Minerals

[@CacklingChick]

Recycling containers is awesome! I keep all my grits in Costco-sized ground coffee cans. Good old duct tape and black Sharpie are used for labeling each. I also have semi-clear containers similar to yours for various rocks - Stage 1, Stage 2, etc. - as well as "to cut" or "porous" (DON'T tumble!). I agree, it's so fun to get the boxes out and "play" with the collection. I should do a video of mine! I always enjoy your informative videos!! Keep up the great work. ROCK ON!! 😁👍🏻🪨⛏️

[@AgateAriel]

Oh you definitely should! I would love to see it!

[@CacklingChick]

@@AgateAriel OK, I will! 😁

[@WorldofRockhounds]

I always enjoy seeing how people store their rocks. Thanks for the insight! Here's to hoping that you get equipment some day! You just might get hooked and find that lapidary work is very therapeutic! Rock on! 🤠👍

[@AgateAriel]

Thank you! Yes I’m working my way there! It is quite expensive though and I want to make sure I have good equipment-it will be even fun once I do get some lapidary stuff though! 😊

[@WorldofRockhounds]

@Agate Ariel admittedly it can be expensive but consider it an investment. Even if you can find used equipment to get you started, you can always start there and work your way up if you find that you enjoy it. Just one investment at a time :)

[@AgateAriel]

Good point-that is very true!

[@RockhoundTreasurehunt]

It's always cool to see how other Rockhounders store their Rockhound Treasure. It doesn't take long to get overwhelming if you're an active Rockhound so it definitely helps to keep everything organized from the start. Good video! Thanks

[@AgateAriel]

Oh definitely! I knew I needed some sort of system since I had so many! 🙌

[@UnicornRainbowsToysandDolls]

I love reusing Ice cream containers! 😊 Thanks for sharing!!

[@AgateAriel]

Right they work so great! 😊

[@ns-wz1mx]

i’ve been following your tips and for the first time ever i’ve ended up with super shiny wet looking rocks even when they dry 😍😍😍 thank you sososososo much!

[@AgateAriel]

Oh yay that makes me so happy!! I’m so glad my tips helped! 😊🙌

[@ns-wz1mx]

@@AgateAriel 🙌🏻🙌🏻 💎 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@GREEKEXPLORERS]

Amazing video Ariel!! Thank you for sharing it with us!! Keep up the good work you do on your videos!! I wish you all the best!!

[@AgateAriel]

Thank you so much Greek Explorers! 😊

[@IveGotStones]

These are my fancy one's, the blue bunny one's 😂..love it Cutting with a tile saw is a lot of fun, except for having to wear a respirator, safety glasses and earplugs lol, I also take my favorite stones I polish and wire wrap a lot of then, hole less, you maybe should look into wire wrapping, you can make amazing peices of jewelry with your favorite finds, I learned on here/KZbin how to do it. Great video Ariel, it put a smile on my face. Have a great Sunday 😃

[@AgateAriel]

That is a great idea! I would love to look into wire wrapping! Such a fun way to be creative with tumbler pieces! I’m so glad you liked the video!

[@TheAmericanX]

Hi

[@dustinfindsrocks]

I am going to need some major storage this year. I'd love to get more display cases at a minimum I'm going to need lots more boxes. My house is getting out of control lol.

[@AgateAriel]

Haha right! I have been trying to narrow down some of my containers because there are starting to be quite a few on them! 😂

[@gregderksen1996]

Time to put a shout out to Taylor to do some cutting for ya!😂😂. Oh those poor polished rocks. so hidden away. I’ve gotten a couple large glass jars, like the ones you would store coffee grounds in with the snap down lid and rubber seal. One is now full and soon to be filling the next. I keep em displayed on my book shelf. (not in some dark closet prison 😜😆)

[@AgateAriel]

Haha I definitely need some display shelves! They must get so lonely in the closet! 😂

[@klairesprengel9335]

Love how organised you are xx my rock all such a mess xx

[@AgateAriel]

Thank you! 😊

[@amrocktumbling8298]

Good ideas! I sure do like those blue bunny containers as I work there lol 😆

[@AgateAriel]

Haha they do work pretty great! 😂

[@CityRockhounding]

Great idea, I have a bunch of quartz that's about to bust through a cardboard box, need to upgrade to container. I'm always looking for a new spot for my rocks!

[@AgateAriel]

Glad I could help give you some ideas! 😊

[@sandmaker]

We like! That's pretty much the way we have them. Cool. Be happy, safe,and and stay healthy. BYE!!

[@AgateAriel]

That’s awesome! Yes everyone definitely has their own ways of storing them!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

I like that box you're using for your bigger rocks! :) I think its time for you to get yourself a display case with some lights in it.

[@dustinfindsrocks]

@Currently Rockhounding I'm going to have to get a couple of your stickers sometime. I need my own stickers... I need a better name... LOL

[@AgateAriel]

Haha I thought you might! Those stickers are awesome! Agreed-I need some display cases next! 😊

[@AgateAriel]

His stickers are awesome! Really high quality too! 😊

[@cupcakefox5026]

I recently finished a pack of Oreos and used the tray that the cookies were in to store small rocks. Comes with 3 sections. :)

[@kirbycraft9325]

Yep, small to medium Dollar Store and Family Dollar containers work perfectly. A sectional one is next. I have a few agates that I keep wrapped in tissue in a pencil box, and one of my wifes' Birchbox boxes. Those are nodules that I don't want to chip or crack. I fancily keep mine under our bed.

[@AgateAriel]

That works great too! 😊

[@bobs-rocks]

I have a bunch of the plastic shoe boxes, then a few large boxes.

[@AgateAriel]

Oh that’s a great way too!

[@melisalynn5895]

I think I may have a rock obsession…. My “to be tumbled” collection is about twice the size of your whole setup 😬

[@AgateAriel]

Haha I love it! 🙌

[@redeyetrucker520]

You have the cutest Northwoods accent!

[@AgateAriel]

Haha thanks!

[@sb2466]

I've been contemplating how I want to store finished rocks vs rough/unfinished. I am getting small glass jars for small rocks...eventually to sell.

[@sb2466]

I'll have to remind my Family to keep plastic containers.

[@gemsstonelangkat1484]

very beautiful stone, greetings from indonesia

[@AgateAriel]

Thank you and greetings! 😊

[@gemsstonelangkat1484]

@@AgateAriel you're welcome

[@MNpicker]

Organization is key in this hobby.. I must admit..I need to step up my game😬😁

[@AgateAriel]

Haha so true! Especially when there are so many cool rocks to find! 🙌

[@bigbixiebigbitty7485]

Ok, organizing is one thing, but - show us the rocks! I organize my rocks into four categories, each category has its own 5-gallon bucket on the back porch. 1) Agates & chalcedony 2) Moss agates & jasper 3) Petrified wood (this bucket has long since overflowed...) 4) Other - mostly banded chert and odd-balls.

[@AgateAriel]

Love that! Yes each container has their own purpose and type of rocks! Next time I will have to take a deeper dive 😉

[@matthewjenkins4559]

What's the purpose for rocks and minerals? I know some can be grinded down to gunpowder, explosive, or salt. After that what are, what are rocks and minerals good for?

[@AgateAriel]

You got it! And just to collect!

[@IvanLopez-zh3xz]

Nice!!! That's always a issue!

[@AgateAriel]

Haha right! 😅

[@fluorite1965]

That's the way I have always stored my non displayed specimens.

[@tesourosdanatureza623]

❤️🙏💎

[@DRMLbyJeffrey]

I am kinda shocked you don't have a Curio cabinet for your rocks.

[@AgateAriel]

Haha I should get one!

[@michaeltrudell9356]

So you just like collecting rocks😎

[@AgateAriel]

Absolutely 😂

[@212Prospectors]

Hello. You could build a wall if you get too many haha

[@AgateAriel]

Haha seriously 😂

[@212Prospectors]

Ya why i got the idea cuz where i live we have many Chinese walls, they built them i think to mark out their land. Some were very tall for livestock. Pretty cool though. That was back in the 49er days

[@mrmosty5167]

Get rocky road containers

[@AgateAriel]

Haha I definitely should!

[@yatagarauchiha6620]

Do you sell? I'm eager to get a few beautiful rocks from other places of the world

[@AgateAriel]

Not yet, but I may in the future!

[@yatagarauchiha6620]

@@AgateAriel please let me know 🙌🏻

[@Mego1031]

That can’t possibly be ALL of your rocks, can it?? I just started this hobby in September and I have SO MANY bags, boxes and containers full of rocks!! 😂🤷‍♀️

[@AgateAriel]

Haha not quite! I figured I didn’t need every single rock I owned on the table 😂🤣

[@jimmyanugerahdaudpalamba]

Saya punya banyak koleksi batu, apakah anda bisa membantu saya untuk menjualnya

[@TheAmericanX]

hi there

[@AgateAriel]

Hi!

[@boredgrass]

So that is all the progress in 11000 years: the stones are sorted in shallow adjustable plastic compartments...🧐

[@AgateAriel]

Hahaha basically! I like organization what can I say? 🤷‍♀️😅

[@PraveshBansal-i8l]

Helloooooooo