Great job. i just collected a few pounds of material in arizona. This tutorial gives me a great beginning point.

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A great tip on the toothpick/chopstick trick. I like seeing an almost finished stone. You do good work. And a neigh to your friend. Keep the goodness coming. Be happy, safe and stay healthy 😷⚒

I used to have a donkey (eee, haaa), friend next door, and used to toss him apples from our trees and chat ;)  I have a rule w/peoples true characters and seeing how animals react w/them is top on the list…slow, thoughtful hand crafts (real artwork), is another 🤗 I haven’t replied before, but have watched a lil bit since recouping at home 🙏, want you to know how much I appreciate your way’s. Long enough comment, I’ll leave it at that and thank you 🌻Mom & Dad are undoubtedly proud 💟

I’ve been to cutting edge supply, nick is awesome and there’s lots of materials in store

Fantastic! I am going to give this a try in my stones with rough crevices. Horses are great! I have 3 and their character is so much fun.

Thanks for the tips! Looking forward to using the toothpick skewer tip today. Cheers!

Your such a great carver Mark! Thanks for that help full video, I always struggle with those little lines that I just can’t seem to get out. I will give it a try! Nick at cutting edge supply is such a fantastic young man can’t say enough good things about  him”! What qualifies in your option as a top gem??? And again, I’m so sorry for the loss  of both your parents . I know your going through a lot with in your head . But your parents are never gone, they always stay with you in the memories and love they gave you. Be well my friend!!

New to your channel, I think Ive pretty well been through most of it. Keep it up, learning a lot from you !

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Brilliant hack! Wood who'd a think it!!!!!!

Heyyo. I see at 1:02 how you made a "notch" to remove the fracture. I remember your post about that fracture and I really like how you dealt with it. I feel like in setting that lottle notch will be easier to work with that the possibility of the fracture running. I will add this one to my bank of knowledge. And in the future I will remember your solution.

Hi Mark! I am Super happy that I accidentally ran into this Video...lol..It was on a Pinterest Page about AGATES. Anyway, it's always a pleasure to watch & learn from your video's. I really appreciate them. I have a question. How long do you stay with each grade of polish? Also, do I need to make sure that the stone does not heat up?  Thanks so much! Your Awesome

Quick question . What state do you live in?

Hi Mark,

I have AZ rough I collected (first time) and after watching hours of your content I realize I have lots of Chalcedony w/ rootbeer agate. Some very dark, but not sure if they have color deep inside (nothing really on the exterior and not much bytroidal formation). Some large chunks w/ cool druzzy. Any suggestions on how to identify a piece worth working?
PS... I find relaxation, intrigue and education from your videos, so thank you !

I have around 20 pieces that I would like re polished. Do you do polishing corrections for other people and what is the cost?