The BEST Botswana Agate Cutting Session!

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  • Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
  • I cut open a bunch of Botswana agate nodules and it ended up being the best cutting session of Botswana gemstones I have ever had! Every single one of these ended up being beautiful! Join along as we cut these open with my 10" Hi Tech Diamond saw!
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  • @AgateDad
    @AgateDad  Рік тому +18

    If you enjoyed this video, help support it by liking and sharing ❤

    • @tfanning111
      @tfanning111 Рік тому

      Such a cute lil video 😂.

    • @dawnminard218
      @dawnminard218 9 місяців тому

      That last one you just cut kind of looks like a hand in it like giving you a high five just thought I would mention that and that is awesome I love agates I love all the water lines I just love them❤

  • @KDbbasm
    @KDbbasm Рік тому +3

    The white spots immediately struck me as stars being "spoken" into existence.
    Are you kidding?????? Oh yes, gotta see them getting polished, please.

  • @suzannewang2561
    @suzannewang2561 6 місяців тому +5

    You are just delightful to watch! You love your stones, you don’t swear, you don’t include sexual innuendo and get all stupid about a rock that looks suggestive and you are a gentleman! And your enthusiasm is just so fun! I love to watch your videos!

  • @denisemusicnut
    @denisemusicnut Рік тому +11

    Oh yes, definitely do a polishing video please! The one with the “stars” inside the bands is intriguing, and I’m confident it will be beautiful when polished. I can imagine it on a pendant!

  • @cathyheinonen1356
    @cathyheinonen1356 7 місяців тому +2

    I lived in Botswana for almost 9 years. I would love to see them polished. Your videos are awesome. Btw im 73 years old.

  • @meg2831
    @meg2831 Рік тому +5

    That one with the speckles is so unique and so pretty! I mean they were all winners and really pretty but that one was just so different.

  • @apiasko
    @apiasko Рік тому +6

    The best spent 15 minutes! That one looks like fireworks exploded! Loved it! Yes! I want to see these polished. So beautiful!!

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  Рік тому

      I’m thankful you think so!

  • @Seahorse1414
    @Seahorse1414 Рік тому +2

    The one at 6.50 looks like Dandelion clocks !

  • @tinacornman9434
    @tinacornman9434 Рік тому +3

    Looking forward to seeing these agates all shiny and ready for a night on the town! Amazing banding on everyone, wow😍😍

  • @nopelindoputraperkasa5869
    @nopelindoputraperkasa5869 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful stone...Thank you for sharing this video Very useful and useful Excellent God bless 🇮🇩💎⚒️⛏️👍👍👍

  • @laurar6967
    @laurar6967 Рік тому +2

    holy crab cakes. I see rocks like that at the river all the time. I can't believe those are agates. My gosh they're stunning! ❤

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 Рік тому +1

    The 3rd of the last 4 looks like a galaxy!

  • @patrickpuzzo416
    @patrickpuzzo416 Рік тому +1

    Botswana agates got it going on! They are stunning! Totally cool!

  • @autumn_r_t
    @autumn_r_t Рік тому +1

    The one near the end with the little firework cluster inside! Oooh so cool

  • @JodeeDeemHall
    @JodeeDeemHall Рік тому +2

    You got the Milky Way in that agate

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 Рік тому +1

    The agate with the eye is my favorite so far.

  • @bettyswinford5886
    @bettyswinford5886 Рік тому +5

    These are ALL so beautiful.That one looks like stars ,the most precious looking one.Thank you are sharing these .

  • @TheWinnieWonka
    @TheWinnieWonka Рік тому +1

    Stardust in an agate, how gorgeous!

  • @Seahorse1414
    @Seahorse1414 Рік тому +2

    Agates are indeed ......the best !

  • @robertmandigo7942
    @robertmandigo7942 Рік тому +2

    Yes I want to see them polished, they are going to be awesome. I think the last one looks like a big old seal sitting up on a beach with a light behind him. Keep up the great videos and God bless you and your family.

  • @nildamarquez9946
    @nildamarquez9946 Рік тому +1

    The first one you showed looks like butterflies wings. Please, do the polishing , we will enjoy your great work. Blessings 🙏❤️👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

  • @kellyhollingsworth6100
    @kellyhollingsworth6100 Рік тому +1

    Mah Na Mah Na. Phenomenal who does not like rocks, the opposite is awesome. I love how they always look like goofy cartoon character eyes. Happy hounding.

  • @danacataldi5119
    @danacataldi5119 Рік тому +1

    the last one was a shocker! Very nice

  • @lynnrandal317
    @lynnrandal317 Рік тому +2

    Yay more beautiful Botswana agates😮

  • @mariemoss2475
    @mariemoss2475 Рік тому +3

    Stuff like this, always put a smile on my face 😊😊😊😊

  • @lauriepenner350
    @lauriepenner350 Рік тому +1

    Those are some really beautiful potatoes. I'm shopping at the wrong supermarket!

  • @kathyyosten1497
    @kathyyosten1497 Рік тому +2

    Those would make beautiful dangle earrings

  • @antoniabonatti7961
    @antoniabonatti7961 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful agates. Today you outdid yourself

  • @kastah
    @kastah Рік тому +2

    I have bought some beutiful Botswana agatsSo many beutiful Agats, I love them even that I am a Jasper-lover

  • @paulabrandt3922
    @paulabrandt3922 Рік тому +2

    U stole my words - all phenomenal! "Gimmee" is intriguing!

  • @E.o.t.4637
    @E.o.t.4637 Рік тому +1

    Of course we want to see that video Taylor! Did you bump your head? 😂 They were all amazingly beautiful!! I like the quartz it gives it character and depth. It's like looking at ice!

  • @JenTibbi7023
    @JenTibbi7023 Рік тому +7

    They're all so pretty 💙 Yes, do a polishing video please! 🙏🤗

  • @JeffWeymier
    @JeffWeymier Рік тому +4

    Beautiful agates. I love to hear the excitement when you reveal them. The swazi agates you cut for me are in the tumbler and really looking good.

  • @clannishkobra8965
    @clannishkobra8965 Рік тому +2

    Can't get enough of the Botswana agates bought another 10 pounds of it on a recent trip lol

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  Рік тому +1

      Lucky!

    • @clannishkobra8965
      @clannishkobra8965 Рік тому

      @@AgateDad went to Keystone South Dakota and visited the Rock Shed........on multiple occasions lol 🤣 it's like rock lover heaven there.

  • @raystevens687
    @raystevens687 Рік тому +2

    I liked the 2nd to the last and your last 1 was cool to

  • @auroraasleep
    @auroraasleep Місяць тому

    That 2nd to last one was like fireworks. It was lovely.

  • @jonathonlafave3698
    @jonathonlafave3698 Рік тому +1

    Agates are the best. I have a treasure state Agate that I carry around with me lol. Until I tumble it. Soon, I'm going to order something from your shop. It has to be something you cut.

  • @jonathonlafave3698
    @jonathonlafave3698 Рік тому +2

    8:47 reminds me of Peacock feathers. 😎😍

  • @lisamills-wv6nc
    @lisamills-wv6nc Рік тому +1

    They are all so GORGEOUS! No duds in that batch! Yay! 😊

  • @dreampainter2011
    @dreampainter2011 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful agates today and yes please do a polishing video!!

  • @danaberger7809
    @danaberger7809 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely beautiful agates.. it's always a mystery to me to see what is in the middle. Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @andreagibson7099
    @andreagibson7099 Рік тому +1

    THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL

  • @TeenieBee72
    @TeenieBee72 Рік тому +1

    Gotta see these polished! Some absolute beauts there.

  • @ruthjorgensen3163
    @ruthjorgensen3163 Рік тому +1

    Great cuts on the Botswana agates. Makes me want to cut open some of mine in the shop. Botswana is a great agate to work. The patterns created by the banding can be mesmerizing. Looking forward to the next video.

  • @gracewashburn8276
    @gracewashburn8276 Рік тому +1

    It looks like a little galaxy inside the stone😂

  • @irenegruis6282
    @irenegruis6282 Рік тому +2

    Oh great another place to shop for rocks . Thanks a lot . I’m going broke here

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  Рік тому

      😂

    • @irenegruis6282
      @irenegruis6282 Рік тому

      @@AgateDad you laugh but when the money runs out I’m coming to live with you

  • @TheRealBambihooves
    @TheRealBambihooves 3 місяці тому

    The more excited you get, the bigger my smile gets 😝🤩

  • @chrissiejundt9867
    @chrissiejundt9867 Рік тому +1

    Marvelous can't wait to see them Polished

  • @lizzymoore54
    @lizzymoore54 Рік тому +1

    Soooo, 3 D….beautiful agates! 😊

  • @shellyfoster1995
    @shellyfoster1995 7 місяців тому

    Those Botswana agates are out of this world. Love it.

  • @RockMyWorldKindaGirl
    @RockMyWorldKindaGirl Рік тому +2

    Timestamp 10:28 looks like the Milky 🌌 😳 way 😳 beautiful shelf specimen indeed 😀 keep rockin' it Agate Dad. Much love from Michigan 💦💙

  • @MarleneJungmann-to8ub
    @MarleneJungmann-to8ub Рік тому +2

    They were all so beautiful! Thanks for sharing and I would love to see what you do next with them.

  • @vickieowens1499
    @vickieowens1499 Рік тому +2

    That's what I was gonna say looks like a flame,that's my favorite,it was unusual❤️😔🙏

  • @susanbrookman2133
    @susanbrookman2133 Рік тому +3

    Would love to see the one with the white speckles polished first please.❤

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  Рік тому +1

      I’ll polish all of them at once :) I could do that one first in that video though

  • @leaannd.8786
    @leaannd.8786 Місяць тому

    The second to last cut looked like fireworks 🎆. Awesome.

  • @pamelanay2195
    @pamelanay2195 6 місяців тому +1

    The one with the tiny stars is my favorite

  • @janetbonifas6013
    @janetbonifas6013 Рік тому +2

    I'll watch the video , can't wait

  • @scoobiedew82
    @scoobiedew82 Рік тому +2

    Love it! I really enjoy the mystery of it.

  • @elainelear4982
    @elainelear4982 Рік тому +1

    Wow. Wow. Wow. Gorgeous stones.

  • @JnVrockhounding
    @JnVrockhounding Рік тому +2

    What a great group of Botswana agates! The second to last one was so interesting. I have cut some awesome ones too and already had more ordered. Hopefully I’m as lucky as you were with these.

  • @lorigesch1295
    @lorigesch1295 Рік тому +1

    Maybe it’s the season, but I’m seeing great pumpkin (Jack-o-lantern) eyes in most of these.

  • @janvafa9959
    @janvafa9959 Рік тому +1

    These always remind me of butterfly wings!

  • @camilovergara6653
    @camilovergara6653 Рік тому +2

    Great video!! Yes please we need to see this through!! Great work

  • @francoiselandriault8164
    @francoiselandriault8164 Рік тому +2

    Those agates are phenominal. I would love to see them polished.

  • @hadasasmith543
    @hadasasmith543 Рік тому

    The funniest part is waiting for you to open them up and hearing your laugh!!! Lol little kid in a candy store!! Great video!!

  • @patriciakaufmann2229
    @patriciakaufmann2229 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for your wonderful show!!! All of your rocks are gorgeous!!!

  • @joeljeffery8704
    @joeljeffery8704 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful, just beautiful!

  • @dalekline3612
    @dalekline3612 Рік тому +1

    Wow, some beautiful agates there! I am anxious to see these polished.

  • @MEME-nm8mh
    @MEME-nm8mh 3 дні тому

    It's a more beautiful diamond I ever seen ...

  • @juliaferraro2599
    @juliaferraro2599 9 місяців тому

    When you said there was probably nothing going on... I said (out loud...to myself) "It will probably be his favourite" LOL first words out of your mouth " This is probably my favourite" Too funny...Love your channel

  • @rcsendandblast1579
    @rcsendandblast1579 Рік тому +1

    Could you please show a video of these sliced up in a few flat pieces to see through the pieces. That would be real cool 👊😎

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 Рік тому +1

    My favorite is the galaxy agate!

  • @janvafa9959
    @janvafa9959 Рік тому +1

    Oh yes please! Also did you notice that the last one also had the scattered dots in it? Not as many as the first … but they were there!

  • @LauraNielson-b3g
    @LauraNielson-b3g 7 місяців тому

    I always like the two sides together of an agate that you cut, because they seem to just go together perfectly!

  • @cherieblizzard9585
    @cherieblizzard9585 5 місяців тому

    Those teardrops with crystals inside the bands.

  • @Justfollowthecrumbs
    @Justfollowthecrumbs Рік тому +1

    I love jasper but those little cuties are incredibly detailed, you could just dive into them.

  • @shannonhopf5307
    @shannonhopf5307 Рік тому +1

    Love Botswana, good cuts

  • @JodeeDeemHall
    @JodeeDeemHall Рік тому +2

    They are all awesome

  • @muziknurd
    @muziknurd Місяць тому

    The one you said looked like a nuke actually makes me think of when a star explodes (nova). There's always a ring of material on the outside before the central blast from the core of the star overtakes it. Makes a beautiful shape/design. All unique just like agates ❤

  • @donnaboyle669
    @donnaboyle669 Рік тому +1

    All are gorgeous, my favorite is the one with the crystal in the middle, and the second one is with the white spots, it reminds of an X-ray of a child’s head, the dark area is the nasal cavity. Anyway I enjoyed the video.

  • @theresaherrrera8224
    @theresaherrrera8224 Рік тому

    So sorry mijo....I have been busy with my grdaughters ....My golfer's 🏌‍♀️🏌‍♀️💜....I'm trying to catch up with rock collector's and Gems 💎....Even my favorite hunting video and bushcrafting....😂 3more weeks of golf left....😅❤❤
    I'm so glad I got to see this video too 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

  • @keithcunningham7925
    @keithcunningham7925 Рік тому +1

    Love Botswana agates and yes we would love to see them polished

  • @judywhisenant1483
    @judywhisenant1483 Рік тому +1

    These are so beautiful

  • @patriciamckean4186
    @patriciamckean4186 Рік тому +1

    Those bands are awesome.

  • @DJBou0407
    @DJBou0407 Місяць тому

    Many look like exotic Moth or Butterfly wings. Beautiful.

  • @reneeslovely
    @reneeslovely 7 місяців тому

    the one with the spots looks like light reflecting on water on a beach~ so pretty~ they all were good. woe

  • @hisprincesswarrior6246
    @hisprincesswarrior6246 5 місяців тому

    Wow! I get such great joy out of viewing all these cuttings. Just fabulous and exciting bc each one is beautifully different. I want them all, lol. 🦁🐑🕊️😎

  • @michellefromnebraska2804
    @michellefromnebraska2804 Рік тому

    The second from the last agate that got cut was my favorite. Phenomenal!!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @joannapavel3124
    @joannapavel3124 Рік тому

    Wow, i love the banding and the white quartz center. Team Agate, Crazy Lace is my all time favorite.

  • @oculusangelicus8978
    @oculusangelicus8978 Рік тому +1

    Each one of those rocks took like perhaps a thousand years to form

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 Рік тому +1

    Yes, yes polish them!

  • @grokeffer6226
    @grokeffer6226 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful!!!

  • @KCgirl-s1g
    @KCgirl-s1g 5 місяців тому

    2nd to the last geo agate you did. The left side had 2 different set of colors on each side. That was crazy! I told Jesus that he does awesome work.

  • @zszokaworley1273
    @zszokaworley1273 9 місяців тому

    They look like stars in the 2nd to the last one and they all are beautiful

  • @amyharmon4755
    @amyharmon4755 4 місяці тому

    Love watching you! I feel like I'm right there with you. Love the one that looks like a heart when both halves are side by side.

  • @debidevaney8398
    @debidevaney8398 Рік тому +1

    Good morning Taylor🎉

  • @christigilbertson5401
    @christigilbertson5401 Рік тому +1

    Gorgeous!!!!!

  • @parsith7620
    @parsith7620 8 місяців тому

    I love the quartz.. it looks like frost.....

  • @Poppy60
    @Poppy60 Рік тому +1

    Gorgeous ❤

  • @soul_adventurist
    @soul_adventurist Рік тому +2

    My first thought about the one with the white spots inside was Genesis. The circles representing God’s voice and the white spots representing the stars being formed. Very cool rock!

    • @steveegbert7429
      @steveegbert7429 Рік тому +2

      The heavens declare the glory of God! And so do the agates. It always amazes me that there is such wonder in the rocks and we humans are the only creature that appreciate their beauty.