@@treasuresinstone7158 I have a huge huge huge piece of petrified wood that I’d like to show you and get some advice on. How do I contact you? Thank you
Wow, as a fossil geek, I’ve got lots of beautiful AZ samples in my collection, but I never really knew the extent of the polishing process. Very interesting, thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the beautiful, very informative and inspiring video, which gave me the answer to how to process collection stones a little differently than by hand on a flat sander as before. Now my hands don't want to serve as much as before and this is the way to process my findings myself again . Thank you and greetings from the Czech Republic👍👍👍
Thanks for showing that, I was curious how the process goes and what it looks like. That's a pretty nifty setup you have there. Is this your full time work?
@@treasuresinstone7158 I really have gotten into fossils this last year but only scratched the surface of petrified wood starting around December. Since then, I have bought obsurd amounts of petrified wood and I have acquired some true museum pieces, one or two of a kind slabs, and some specimens that are so unique that you just can't help but be in awe for all of it. It's actually made me want to start a business based around it. Would you mind sharing your thoughts on the industry, what it took you to get started, when you started seeing things going in the right direction, and anything else you find relevant? Pitfalls, do's/don'ts, things you with you knew when starting out - you get it. I know it's a big ask and you can share as much or little as you'd like. I just figured you probably have insight many others don't. I know that as enjoyable as it is collecting, that's vastly different from selling/making a living. I've spent many years doing what I was good at, but it also taxed me heavily both mentally and physically. I don't believe for a second it's a cake walk and unless you're making it happen, I don't expect money simply grows in your pockets. It's obviously still work, but I'd much rather enjoy the work and make a living rather than working but paying for it in the long run. I would be truly grateful for your insights of any sort. Cheers
Very cool, Fantastic video and product, where are you located at? We are planning a trip down to Az around March depending on where your at would love to stop by and see your shop first hand if that is possible
I picked up a few pieces of petrified wood in Holbrook, AZ. What should I be doing to keep them safe and clean? Should I be putting any sealers or anything on them?
@Mari S I am in oregon & am not as established as what we just saw, I do have some lapidary tools & may be able to help you if you share w/ me what you want done. No pressure, just thought I'd reach out. :)
It kinda depends on the piece the different kind of trees vary in rarities. And colors and if it's a full round. It all depends the better the name and the prettier they are
What a shame to take that irreplaceable petrified wood, cut it into bits and pieces to be sold, then lost in basements, trash, and so forth. Soon there will BE NO MORE BEAUTIFUL MINERALS.
Petrified Wood is a fossil. Most people, I believe, tend to take care of fossils and further help preserve their beauty, just as we do. Also, iron, copper, zinc, etc... minerals... are used in your every day items. The simplest cell phones today contain about 40 distinct minerals, from crushed limestone to rare earth minerals. Just saying :)
