Working with Boulder OPAL and Gorgeous MT Agates! Cutting and Polishing Amazing gems!

In this one, we get to play around with some phenomenal material! We head up to do some more slabbing at Montana Rock Mom's house, where we open up one outstanding Mozambique agate and one of the prettiest Montana Agates I have ever seen! Kim sent us home with some serious treasures too! Upon returning to the shop, we get into the amazing iris agates and boulder opals she gave us! I hope you all enjoy this one, and I have a HUUUUUGE announcement coming out tomorrow that you do NOT want to miss!
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[@TheoKellison]

Hey everyone! I hope you all enjoy this one! It was sure a blast getting to work with so many different rocks in one video! Make sure you don't miss tomorrow's HUGE announcement! It is a big deal that has been in the works for quite awhile!😄

[@ruksrocksandadventures.5800]

It's just a milk agate he say's😅 they were awesome all of them and hell yeah I'm subscribed to Montana rock mom and Chopper😁 those pieces she gave you were amazing, so lucky to have friend's like that. Have an amazing week. ✌️💎🇳🇿

[@espectroarcoiris]

I love petrified and opalized wood, It is just so incredible that we are looking at a prehistoric piece of tree with its growth rings and all, it reminds me of the transforming power of Nature.

[@cathyburnet5603]

I love seeing you & other KZbin rock hounders work together

[@jamesfountain8]

Love opal too my absolute favorite stone in the world and my birth stone love wearing it as jewelry too

[@TheoKellison]

I love opal! We will have to make some more videos working with it!😄

[@jamesfountain8]

@@TheoKellison if it were me that first piece of opal I would grind off remove all the brown and make a lot of little caps with it and set into jewelry

Super gemas e super gostei. Great vídeo.

[@stellabelikiewicz1523]

That preemptive bandaid idea is pretty genius 😀

[@grantfahlman1815]

That dark/black agate is awesome; the colors in it are gorgeous. Once again, MRM's generosity is overflowing... lucky you!

[@TheoKellison]

We are definitely going to be getting more slabs on that beauty when i get my saw blade!😄 that is one outstanding agate! And yes, Kim definitely gave me some amazing goodies! She is a wonderfully generous person😄

[@terrimarcy4031]

Just beautiful slices I so enjoy watching your videos

[@patriciamckean4186]

Awesome goodness...I wnjoy Montana rock mom

[@darrinwilliams5715]

Another great video !! You have some killer iris agate.😎

[@TheoKellison]

They are amazing! Can not wait to show you all once they get fully polished!😄

[@paigelee6321]

Beautiful Boulder opal wow 😯 thank you 😊

[@mariemoss2475]

The fire agate is my favourite... Can't wait for the video on polishing that, it will end up looking amazing I'm sure 👍💕

[@puffinvapor4551]

Some things are so beautiful it’s hard to believe they came into existence by absolute pure happenstance ?

[@nancythompson8735]

That agate with the purple in it wow !!!

[@OzoneFineArtVentures]

Love the curiosity quotient, it's like kryptonite for us all! The purple agate is to die for. Gorgeous fortifications in the second dark one. Nice to have the Montana Rock Mom and her saw nearby and the goodies, wow! Super cool rocks all the way around, especially the boulder Opal. I have definitely lost plenty of skin to the flat lap, I like your technique combating that. Cheers!

[@noranewton4014]

Loved the opal, my birthstone!

[@rodneykoenig503]

Nice pieces you have. I’m an opal lover too. I’ve been cutting opals for 30 years. Koroit Boulder opal is my favorite. You should make a video on just opal from all over the world. I also like Spencer opal

[@melodyhart2017]

Agate Mom seems have a really good sixth sense about what she picks up,I think you need carve something special for her ,and surprise her with it in the future !

[@Zipthirsty]

I love the Mozambique agates 😍🔥

[@mollygao4551]

Love the round Orange opal

[@MsSandraCGL]

Awesome

[@judieahmed98]

I love them all.

[@JonKinchIsLegit]

That is such a chunker holy cow great video great cuts and beautiful material to work with .

[@diggindiggenit6540]

Wow amazing that you find that stuff in the wild

[@genewilliams6966]

Loved them all but the dark Montana agate was fabulous. I think it will produce some top drawer cabs.

[@ROCKINWHEELERS]

I've just came upon your video/channel and already liking it. I have already SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR CHANNEL. I will be watching your other videos. I'm a Senior Disabled Married to my Blessed Wife-Rosie since 1974/1976=Married. She is also Disabled 20+years. So Teach and share your knowledge, experiences' and journeys. Thank You.

[@paigelee6321]

Beautiful rocks 😊💙

[@sandmaker]

You should warn everyone that boulder opal is probably the messiest rock you will ever work with, but it is worth it. Thanks to you and rock mom for the fun. Be safe and stay healthy 😷⚒

[@MsSandraCGL]

I like pretty long videos, I would like to polish along with you, like a live or just a how to, in full time

[@TheoKellison]

I was thinking about doing a live stream at some point! Just have to decide what the best subject would be to do a livestream for😅 i was first thinking cabbing or polishing but it's so active that i wouldn't really be able to communicate with the live chat🤷maybe wire wrapping?

[@garyhalvorson8168]

Oooo

[@glennaw1547]

How beautiful.

[@jimlancaster6120]

Lots of nice color good for you.

[@klairesprengel9335]

Gr8 vid Theo xx that opal xx wow xx

[@WorldofRockhounds]

Nice job!

[@donnalantz7981]

It's hard to choose a favorite. But I think maybe the bolder opal. Just enjoy all of your videos. And now I'm getting super excited, my package I ordered from your Etsy store will be here soon. Can't wait to get it, open it and see the surprises inside. Got some grab bags. Great video as always. Thanks for sharing

[@karenhenriksen217]

I do love opals. That gorgeous blue and green. Love them❤

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

I can't think of a word to even describe the beauty in that opal. What a piece!. Keep on cutting. Havagudun Theo.

[@vannemocilac274]

Montana Rock Mom needs a wand for the green slicing machine. I forget it’s name. Magic happens in there!

[@cynthiainezgonz6906]

What I noticed was Kim's expert foot work around the dog to rinse the slab.

[@RocketRockhound]

Salsa, chips, and rock is a pretty good combo

[@KatyDidRocks]

FIRST! Ok, watching now. :)

[@TheoKellison]

I still have only managed to be first once!🤣 maybe one day my day will come!😂

[@amyfrazier3391]

Oh my God that petrified wood with the opal specs is spectacular it's like it's 3D

[@yoopermann7942]

yup, you got blessed with a truck load of treasures for sure ! i worked with some of those before, just not the opals, i made cabs out of most of the rocks i cut , then i was getting slabs to make keep sake boxes,, all of those slabs you have would make great cabs,,, great hunts and video

[@TheoKellison]

Yeah i was definitely taken by surprise with the load of goodies she sent me home with! I have worked with a lot of opal but never have gotten to work woth boulder opal so that was very exciting! Can't wait to start making some cabs out of these beauties!😄

[@yoopermann7942]

@@TheoKellison i have yet to work up the bravery to work with gem opal,,, i have worked with common opal,, and like it very much,,,, that is some times the "trouble" with having rock hounds for friends is that you will get "GIFTED" with many examples of diffrent types of rocks and minerals,,, great videos!! keep up the hard work making them

[@mandywilson4757]

I don't mean to sound stupid, but I am; I've LOVED rocks and crystals all my life, but I've only been criticized, called a nerd and the one that always actually hurt: weird or weirdo. So I had NO idea people actually hunted them and CUT them and how unbelievable some are on the INSIDE! I never knew there was a WHOLE rock world out there, so I'm the equivalent of a toddler just learning to walk and talk and (re!)discovering this new world. So, WHAT is a cab? And if you don't mind, WHAT is boulder opal and does it exist all over?- or is it only in strict places like crystals and gems? And I'm ALL 👂& 👁️ &🧠 if there's ANY thing else you'd like to teach or tell me!!

[@yoopermann7942]

@@mandywilson4757 my way of answering is to describe a cab is ; you find a rock and cut it into slabs, then use a template to mark it on to the slab`s pattern you like, cut it out on a trim saw, then use a cab machine with 6 wheels of 60 grit to 1200 grit to round over the face or top of one side, some times both sides equally, then set it into a metal holder of your choice,, boy this writing out how to do this is a lot harder then showing some one how to do a thing,, sorry for the misspelled words,, yup , in a nut shell is how you make one or a million, now as far as BOULDER OPAL goes i am not sure of the description of that so you have to find some one smarter then me to describe /or show you, hope this helps get started, just research these on line as i am not 100% sure if this is correct

[@KatyDidRocks]

So great of Kim to let you slab with her! Beautiful, beautiful finds - nice work.

[@TheoKellison]

Yes she has been very generous! Both with the use of her saw AND the goodies she sent me home with!😄 and shoot! I meant to put that link in there! Thanks for letting me know!

[@heathervannatter364]

So glad I found your channel, always a great watch. If you need any more Hexagonia coral, its everywhere here in Michigan, I'll send ya some. Beautiful finds and work keep up the good work.

[@donnabeaudin9114]

Cool agate slab! I love those beautiful boulder opals! Looking forward to seeing what you do with the iris agates! Montana rock mom rocks!😄👍

[@oneofakind6313]

nice .. tnx

[@Nervii_Champion]

Hey Theo, the Boulder Opal at 10:25 looks almost exactly like the "Opal Table" that Justin made on the Black Opal Direct channel, you should see if he would like to have it and make something extra for the table out of it

[@jonathanenck3814]

It's all a matter of perspective. To have a large piece of agate, even if it's not the classic expression of agate, would be amazing to me. Of course I'm interested in carving the rocks I collect, rather than trying to find the specimen pieces.

[@cindy40]

Even though it ended up a milk agate I still think it looks pretty cool inside

[@salishseaquest7952]

Kim is so much fun and obviously very generous (I've already subscribed because of that first collab you did). You had some great results and I look forward to seeing all the slabbing and polishing yet to come.

[@alexpazmino4762]

A agate 101 beginners tutorial for anyone thinking to start looking to become an agate hunter .

[@19mychaellee71]

They're all talking about Theo, so I had to subscribe. Looking forward to catching up...these are amazing.

[@markattardo]

👍👍

[@Cliffwalkerrockhounding]

Lol, you guys gotta wait a few seconds so that oil vapor has a chance to settle!

[@leslyeschoenhuth1107]

* There are finger tip covers ~ Look for this ~ " 25Pcs Rubber Fingertip Cover Finger Protectors Finger Cover Caps for Counting "

[@alexpazmino4762]

Hi. How would a person know if they found a milk agate?what are you looking for ? Are they as a good find as a regular agate ? I guess there are different kind of agates like a montana agate and so on. Could you give a tutorial on the different types of agates found in montana and how to differentiate them?Thank you .

[@aprilclemons5343]

Hay ill buy that milk agate

[@kimho4255]

👍👍👍💰💰💰

[@jws1948ja]

What about blue lace agate?

[@stuartkeithguitars4251]

When it's wet it's easy to spot but I'm thinking that after all the non-interesting crap I've looked at...THAT squirrely surface on that thing would catch my eye instantly even sitting there dry. That's a dry texture I can't find anywhere around Spokane.

[@RocketRockhound]

It’s flame agate

[@amyfrazier3391]

Please make me come work with you I'd be the happiest girl everyday just giddy about it

[@V27RV]

Love ur opal videos Sorry to say but agates are extremely boring mate