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Post by Jugglerguy on Nov 10, 2022 17:47:49 GMT -5
Something I plan to do soon is tumble some pyrite to make "gold nuggets". Both kids are really into burying things in the sandbox, marking it with a toy, and then "discovering" it a day or two later. But it's usually things like sticks or little toy cars. I want to get a little treasure chest to bury some pyrite in for them. That's a really fun idea!
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bbrooker88
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Post by bbrooker88 on Dec 2, 2022 0:33:32 GMT -5
I was watching the Charlie Brown Halloween special and while every other kid got candy, Charlie Brown got rocks. It crossed my mind to maybe give out some to trick or treaters but then again, I had this sort of funny thought I might see them again later that night getting thrown through my window. My kids are young so I see the opportunity to disperse some through their teachers as little prizes.
It is the age old question though, what to do with them. But I think what we ultimately all love is not the end product so much, but finding or buying that rough and watching the evolution of the process. Just like doing ceramics, it's not about having a house full of ceramic pieces, but throwing the lump on the wheel and seeing what you can make out of it.
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khara
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Post by khara on Dec 2, 2022 0:54:41 GMT -5
Jugglerguy I missed this thread originally. Have you already made the video? I haven’t checked YT in a while. You already said dish on coffee table and this is similar but a little different. We have a lazy Susan on our dining room table. We often have it covered with a pile of polished tumbles. It is especially great if you are having company over and will be serving coffee or even a meal. People will sit at the table for hours talking and telling stories while perusing all the rocks. I think it makes the visit last longer, so…. This could be good or bad depending on who you invite!🤓
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khara
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Post by khara on Dec 2, 2022 0:57:05 GMT -5
One more idea, transparent agates can easily be hot melt glued to the small white Christmas lights. This makes a lighted agate garland for the tree or anytime of year as a decoration.👍🤓
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Post by Jugglerguy on Dec 2, 2022 15:17:38 GMT -5
I was watching the Charlie Brown Halloween special and while every other kid got candy, Charlie Brown got rocks. It crossed my mind to maybe give out some to trick or treaters but then again, I had this sort of funny thought I might see them again later that night getting thrown through my window. My kids are young so I see the opportunity to disperse some through their teachers as little prizes. It is the age old question though, what to do with them. But I think what we ultimately all love is not the end product so much, but finding or buying that rough and watching the evolution of the process. Just like doing ceramics, it's not about having a house full of ceramic pieces, but throwing the lump on the wheel and seeing what you can make out of it. I agree that this is much more about the process than the finished product for me. I just get this question all the time so I thought I'd make a video to answer it. I actually made a video showing what I do with my tumbled rocks, but since most of them are just stored in boxes in the basement, it wasn't a very good response.
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Post by Jugglerguy on Dec 2, 2022 15:18:43 GMT -5
Jugglerguy I missed this thread originally. Have you already made the video? I haven’t checked YT in a while. You already said dish on coffee table and this is similar but a little different. We have a lazy Susan on our dining room table. We often have it covered with a pile of polished tumbles. It is especially great if you are having company over and will be serving coffee or even a meal. People will sit at the table for hours talking and telling stories while perusing all the rocks. I think it makes the visit last longer, so…. This could be good or bad depending on who you invite!🤓 I haven't made the video yet. I'm still gathering supplies. One of these days I might get around to it!
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waterboysh
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Post by waterboysh on Dec 2, 2022 15:59:07 GMT -5
Two uses in one picture. 1. Build a zoo behind your city to hold all your zebra jasper 2. Build a train for your zebra jasper to ride in.
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Post by Jugglerguy on Dec 2, 2022 16:40:31 GMT -5
Two uses in one picture. 1. Build a zoo behind your city to hold all your zebra jasper 2. Build a train for your zebra jasper to ride in. That's a pretty niche use case. I like it though!
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ClassicRock
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Post by ClassicRock on Feb 9, 2023 5:51:11 GMT -5
JugglerguyI just stumbled across this video idea and you may have already completed it. Two ideas I didn't see.... 1) Rocks for table top (or larger) waterfall. When its not on, the rocks would still be shiny. 2) Worry stones. Some rocks just fit in your hand better than others and there are right and left handed stones! We gave some to our grandson who is a worrier.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Feb 10, 2023 19:09:33 GMT -5
I buy small clear bottles at the Hobby Lobby store and fill them up, cork them. They sell like hotcakes! Bottles come in all sizes and shapes...
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