Cutting Rocks: A Deeper Look at DIY Lapidary

Jesse, I want to point out what seems obvious to me, and I'm sure others will agree. The reason so many of us watch your content isn't just because of the cool rocks you find. It's because you have a wonderful personality that shines through and a kind and tender heart. You take us on adventures that most of us could never experience ourselves. We get to be excited with you when you find beautiful rocks filled with mystery. And your reactions are great! We don't expect every rock to be as beautiful on the inside as the outside, but we are hoping for your sake it will be. We're happy for you when it is, and sad for you when it isn't. We do not blame you when a cut is wrong or a rock is a dud. What I'm trying to say is, just relax and be you. That's what keeps us coming back. I hope this encourages you. Great video, as always. God loves you!

Jesse, I don't think you realize how much we enjoy you as a person. The rocks are amazing and just an extra on the video. I love the way you used to polish your rocks with personality, your personality...they turned from beautiful rocks into beautiful art! I truly believe you could just talk about what you are doing and what you plan to do and people would love the video just the same. You seem like an amazing person and you need to set him free ... Thanks for sharing your life with us.

Jessee, it's YOU we come for primarily. Truly. For those of us that have been with you for awhile, your journey, and how you convey it through your videos, is what we're here for. The whole journey. You are the gift. Thank you ❤

Please don’t ever think that you’re in the wrong about rocks because you’re not. We all love and truly enjoy watching your videos!!!! Those were some awesome finds for sure. We have your back and keeping in our thoughts and prayers always. Please take care of yourself and enjoy your times of rock hounding, cutting them and revealing whatever kind of beauty they hold inside.

Had to watch it as soon as I was notified. Like that guy on the bench said, rocks are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get, 😂😂, isn’t that what he said. Those pieces that I cut were exactly that, not what was expected but some great surprises and unpredictable results. I have to admit that sometimes the cutting is half the fun. Seriously enjoyed the video with some of those pieces you showed with Ian & Locky just stunning. From beginning to end just enjoyed the video & your commentary. Keep safe & Keep Rockin.

Beautiful cuts, mate. Thanks for coming back. ❤️🏏🎸

Keep an eye out in Shorts and Reels for highlights, BTS and ETA’s for the next video 😊 Big ❤ love you bloody legends!

Thanks Jess, Its always a pleasure to watch and share what you are doing. No worries and cheers!

Great video Jesse!! Can't wait to see more!!

Jesse, if the amount of views and comments are hat this video has already gotten, should be clue #1, just how much the world loves you and appreciates you for the wonderful man that you are! Im really late to the video and i doubt seriously, that you will see or read this comment, but man Jesse, you really are a gem in this field of rocks! Your attitude, your contemplation, your ability to adapt and learn, and boince back from adverse situations. And none of those things are just rock related. Its who you are. And the way you take the lessons you learned from a cut of a rock, that was not what you expected, and turned it into a life lesson and you move forward from it! You really are a gem!❤ Thanks for being you Jesse.

It's amazing to see you again. You've been missed a lot. You look fantastic and I'm so happy that you managed to overcome the difficulty of the mind,very powerful, you should be proud of your efforts to finish the journey . Thanks again for sharing this with us all. Cheers my friend

Well Done Young Man. We here in the USA applaud all your efforts for you never fail to not only entertain us, but show us bits and pieces we never get the chance to play with.

Great video bud. I haven’t been into rockhounding and lapidary for long. What I have learned in this past year is something that applies in everything. Everyone is an individual even when they share interests. What I see in or about a rock isn’t going to be the same for everyone. For example I have been finding a lot of fossil death plates lately and I think they’re cool but there’s many people that like them more than me so I have been giving them to them. Gave some to Karen (ozonefinearts) and joined her on her last live. You do what makes you happy and enjoy the rocks that you love and are inspired by.

Oh I love how enthusiastic and excited you get when you find a great rock!! Glad you are back!! Doesn’t matter if you are “late” in posting. It’s all good. Have fun with it!

I think this is the first time I’m commenting on one of your videos, but I have been watching from the sidelines for years. I watch and rewatch videos, or just have my favorites on in the background while I’m studying or painting…. You are my FAVORITE rockhound, and this is my FAVORITE little corner of the Internet. I legitimately get SO excited to see you post. After I saw on IG today that you had uploaded this cutting video, I structured my entire evening around watching it. Part of what makes rockhounding so fun is that you NEVER know what you’re going to get out of it! Truthfully, I want to see all the cuts—the good, the great, and the not-so-great! It’s all part of it and I just love being there for the ride. I know that editing is a challenge and the pressure of expectations is a a bigger one. I’m so grateful that we still get to experience moments like these with you. Thank you, for everything. You are awesome.

4:07 it's like when we already saw a lot of beauty that make us forget how to appreciate something that is "less beautiful" in our perspective. sometime we want to get more and more but we forget to be grateful of what we already have. thank you for this beautiful video!

I always enjoy your videos ! There's no such thing as a bad rock. They're all beautiful. Thank you for sharing !!

I love your videos. This one is great. The best part is you collected them all yourself. Hard to believe those were not bought. Thanks for sharing your rocks and your thoughts.

What a great way to wake up to.

Great haircut! Good to see you back in the game.