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Marlaina Atkins
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Your Hound from the Sound. I'm a rockhounder and a lover of all rocks and nature. I live in WA State in the PNW. I am a member of the Kitsap Mineral and Gem Society. And I am always seeking to learn more about this wonderful world we live in and it's treasures. I hunt along the shores, streams and rivers in my area for jasper, agates, carnelians, quartz crystals and banded quartz, jade, chert, epidote, fluorite, chalcedony, hematite, opal, and petrified wood just to name a few. But I mostly find a variety of jasper on my hunts. I have a tile saw I use to cut and shape them. I have tumblers for tumbling. I polish them and wire wrap them mainly for gifts. I also take plain ordinary rocks and paint them turning them into beautiful pieces of art. I truly love all things rock! Hope you enjoy my adventures and I inspire you to go on some of your own. Happy Hunting and Keep On Rockin! 😎🏞
Making a Gemstone Moss Terrarium #makerschallenge5
Welcome to my 2024 Makers Challenge video where I make my very first Moss terrarium using different gemstones.
check out the other channels in this year's MC5 lineup! #makerschallenge5
@KatyDidRocks
@RockHoundingAdventures
@RufotrisRootedRockhound
@QuestForDetails
@CurrentlyRockhounding
@OzoneFineArtVentures
@WorldofRockhounds
@RockhoundingLife
@MichiganRocks
@MamlamboFossils
@sticksstones639
Music: Rain
Musician: @iksonmusic
Music: Mes(s)merized
Musician: Philip E Morris
Music: Youth
Musician: @iksonmusic
Music: OH YEAH
Musician: Philip E Morris
check out the other channels in this year's MC5 lineup! #makerschallenge5
@KatyDidRocks
@RockHoundingAdventures
@RufotrisRootedRockhound
@QuestForDetails
@CurrentlyRockhounding
@OzoneFineArtVentures
@WorldofRockhounds
@RockhoundingLife
@MichiganRocks
@MamlamboFossils
@sticksstones639
Music: Rain
Musician: @iksonmusic
Music: Mes(s)merized
Musician: Philip E Morris
Music: Youth
Musician: @iksonmusic
Music: OH YEAH
Musician: Philip E Morris
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Another CRAZY package from Wil Bond Cajun Rockhound
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Sharing another crazy package from @wilbondcajunrockhound5758 This was a great surprise package! Thank you Wil!! Music: Pancakes Musician: Jeff Kaale Created by InShot:inshotapp.page.link/YTShare
How About Them Opals Wil Bond? A trade done right
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I hope this puts a smile on my friends @wilbondcajunrockhound5758 face. Making a bad rock trade between him and another person right and sharing with you too. Opals are so cool! Cheers Created by InShot:inshotapp.page.link/YTShare
This creek find surprised me inside! #rockhoundingWA #thefinders
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Music: Cactus Musician: Jeff Kaale Created by InShot:inshotapp.page.link/YTShare
What's Inside This Banded Quartz?
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Found this huge banded quartz agate AKA a sugar agate. Is there as much beauty on the inside as there is on the outside? Let's find out! #rockhoundingWA Music: No room Musician: Jeff Kaale Created by InShot:inshotapp.page.link/YTShare
The Most Beautiful Agate Kaleidoscope in the World | Episode 4
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Welcome to The Most Beautiful Agate Kaleidoscope in the World Series- Episode 4 where I show a new set of gems every episode thru my original agate kaleidoscope I made from a MAG-LITE flashlight! (I am not affiliated with nor sponsored by MAG-LITE in any way) This episode is a little different than previous, featuring different cabs and slabs. Episode 4 gems: Waterline Agate Montana Moss Agate ...
A Heart for Rocks ❤ Why I Rockhound | a female rockhound collaboration #heartforrocks
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Welcome to my contribution to this week's special event of female rockhounds on CZcams called A Heart for Rocks❤ created by Kate Bertin from KatyDid Rocks! This week each creator will post a video talking about why we rockhound and will contribute a piece (you'll have to watch to see)... made from our favorite stone... that will be added to a giant wreath... that will be auctioned on a LIVE AUC...
Makers Challenge 2023 #makerschallenge4
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I hope you enjoyed this year's makers challenge! Check out all the other makers and their wonderful creations too! @KatyDidRocks @RockHoundingAdventures @OzoneFineArtVentures @MontanaRockMom @QuestForDetails @CurrentlyRockhounding @WorldofRockhounds @MamlamboFossils @AgateDad @RockhoundingLife @MichiganRocks @TheoKellison Or you can click on the hashtag #makerschallenge4 to view all in one spot...
Quarter Machine Gemstones #thefinders
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I can't help myself sometimes... Created by InShot:inshotapp.page.link/YTShare
HAUNTED RIDGE Missouri Gems from Northern Rocks! #thefinders #HauntedRidge
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Sharing this phenomenal box of gems sent to me from my friend Kristin at Northern Rocks! All self collected by her from Haunted Ridge in Missouri. From drusy covered agates to drusy covered coral and a spectacular root beer specimen from Root Beer Hill and beautifully polished quartz stones... These are AMAZING!! Thank you Kristin for these magnificent specimens and for being such a good friend...
The Most Beautiful AGATE KALEIDOSCOPE in the World Series- Episode 3
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Welcome to The Most Beautiful Agate Kaleidoscope in the World Series Episode 3. A kaleidoscope I made out of a MAG-LITE flashlight where I show different sets of gems every episode. Most of the gems featured in this set are from Wil Bond the Cajun Rockhound who sent me a bunch of different small gems and agates awhile back. I added the garnets for some additional color. I hope you enjoy! Episod...
Fall Festival of Gems 2022 #thefinders
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A tour of Washington's Fall Festival of Gems 2022 brought to you by the Kitsap Mineral & Gem Society. Enjoy! Music: OH YEAH Musician: Philip E Morris Music: Beach Musician: Jeff Kaale Music: Golden Musician: Jeff Kaale Music: Dome Musician: Jeff Kaale Music: July Musician: Jeff Kaale Music: Goa Musician: ASHUTOSH URL: ashutoshmusic.fanlink.to/goa Created by InShot:inshotapp.page.link/YTShare
How to use Mineral Oil on Rocks & Crystals- Raw or Polished #thefinders
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I was recently asked to show how I use mineral oil on my raw and polished rocks and crystal gems. In this video I'll show you how I do it. It's a simple and easy way to really spruce up your gems that couldn't quite get a full polish, or your rough material you don't want to polish but do want to add an extra pop! This will really help to give that little extra love to your stones and crystals....
Surprise Package from Wil Bond the Cajun Rockhound #thefinders
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Unboxing this surprise package from Wil Bond the Cajun Rockhound. He sent me some AMAZING pieces!!! He sent me beautifully polished Mexican crazy lace... Crowley Ridge agate... a phenomenal piece of amethyst... and a bunch of small gems that I will definitely be using in a future kaleidoscope video. Check out this great human being! Wil Bond the Cajun Rockhound czcams.com/channels/rQgyQAXm34ht5...
The Most Beautiful Agate Kaleidoscope in the World | Episode 2 #thefinders
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The Most Beautiful Agate Kaleidoscope in the World | Episode 2 #thefinders
Recent River Finds- Agates, jaspers and more! Plus a possible arrowhead or two #thefinders
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Recent River Finds- Agates, jaspers and more! Plus a possible arrowhead or two #thefinders
SICK Carnelian find on the river #thefinders
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SICK Carnelian find on the river #thefinders
HUGE Eagle gathering of Seabeck WA 2022- THEY'RE BACK! #thefinders
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HUGE Eagle gathering of Seabeck WA 2022- THEY'RE BACK! #thefinders
Rockhounding WA- Unique finds from Seabeck #thefinders #rockhoundingWA
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Rockhounding WA- Unique finds from Seabeck #thefinders #rockhoundingWA
Correcting a Mistaken Identity #thefinders
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Correcting a Mistaken Identity #thefinders
The Most Beautiful Kaleidoscope in the World Series- Episode 1 #thefinders
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The Most Beautiful Kaleidoscope in the World Series- Episode 1 #thefinders
Part 2: Green Jasper, Quartz and Chalcedony #rockhoundingWA
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Part 2: Green Jasper, Quartz and Chalcedony #rockhoundingWA
Making an AGATE KALEIDOSCOPE for The Maker's Challenge #TheMakersChallenge3
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Making an AGATE KALEIDOSCOPE for The Maker's Challenge #TheMakersChallenge3
Part 1: DOGTOOTH CALCITE and ZEOLITES #TheFinders #rockhoundingWA
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Part 1: DOGTOOTH CALCITE and ZEOLITES #TheFinders #rockhoundingWA
Rockhounding WA- Back to the river #thefinders
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Rockhounding WA- Back to the river #thefinders
Short hunt...Big Reward! My biggest carnelian to date #thefinders
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Short hunt...Big Reward! My biggest carnelian to date #thefinders
Did I misidentify? Plus Giveaway winner announced! #thefinders
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Did I misidentify? Plus Giveaway winner announced! #thefinders
Rockhounding WA- Did I find a fossil? #thefinders #rockhoundingWA
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Rockhounding WA- Did I find a fossil? #thefinders #rockhoundingWA
RUTILATED QUARTZ- What it is...plus a look at one I've polished #thefinders
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RUTILATED QUARTZ- What it is...plus a look at one I've polished #thefinders
UNBELIEVABLE package from Raw Dawg Pendants #thefinders
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UNBELIEVABLE package from Raw Dawg Pendants #thefinders
Thinking of using titanium wire
I ❤ rocks... 👍👍👍
pretty
Lovely! They showed! Nice gift.
Thank you 💕
Wow this is so beautiful xx
Thank you 🥰
I have a question, have you tried this on grape agate? I have some dull looking grape agate and I'm wondering about this.
I have not! But I imagine it'll work great 👍
How do amateurs like me learn a rocks hardness please...I have no idea?
Look up the Mohs hardness scale... and use that as a reference. Its the best way to learn. You can always ask Google what a specific stones hardness is as well.
Thank you so much!
I just learned about using an ultrasonic cleaner to cut down your cleaning time!
That would be so nice! Would love to have one 🙂
Do you use water with the borax?
Yes! Fill water to just the top of rocks... then add 1-2 tbsp borax
It turned out so pretty!
Thank you 🥰
What grit is your last polish
14,000 😎
Thank you! I just did the same thing, but then I got scared wondering if the bleach could damage my rocks and ran inside to check online. Your video has quelled my fears.
oil I didn't try yet but it looks like touth past contain something and the results is unbelievable (8448)
pretty!
Love all the wonderful moss you found.. Your globe is so thick & lovely.. The terrarium is perfect.. fabulous variety of stones & mosses. Hope you never have to leave it in the hands of an unfit baby-sitter. I came home to a blobe filled to the top with water. I cried.. Yours is more lovely than mine was.. Stunning!!
Does anyone know if it’s dangerous to use on your stones if you have them in a glass display cabinet with lights? As my bottle of mineral oil says it’s flammable.
Being that you are wiping off all the oil till you can handle it without leaving any oil residue on fingers/ hands... I would think your stones wil be safe under your lights. I've had mine in display cases fir days under high light and heat and had no problem at all. Hope this helps. Best wishes to you 💫
@@MarlainaAtkins Thanks so much for that 👍
Love this!! Thank you!
That came out great! ‘Love moss….so green. Thank you.
"You're gonna wanna.." 😖🙉
Thanks for sharing....I have labradorite hearts I will try this on
Marmalade will always be sweet.
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Wow! Great work! Thank you for sharing. I love these maker challange videos. Learning a lot.
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Wow! So beautiful. Best idea. Thanks for sharing.
Can this also work for crystal bracelets? Does it feel oily to touch? And cannot get it wet?
I've actually tried it on a small bead bracelet and the only problem is the oil gets stuck in the bead hole and it's hard to get out. But if you manage to wipe off all the oil it really doesn't leave any oil residue on your skin. But you will have to reapply over time
Kaleidoscopes are the best! And yours is ever better than that. It's absolutely fabulous! So unique. Great way to reuse a maglite that doesn't work any more. You are so creative! Thanks for sharing.Kaleidoscopes are the only things from my kids childhood I didn't give away but kept for myself.
Where did where did you get it? I have similar from asia
Its been a while but i believe it was from Ebay 🤦♀️ There were a couple pieces that may have been close to chrysoprase but it was mostly chrysopal I'm pretty sure. Too soft to be chalcedony of any sorts. Pretty material tho. Love the color
Beautiful
Omg, I believe I could create something similar. Natural components. Lovely ❤😊
Thanks in Middle TN we have similar orange Jasper agatized some spots. Its still rough. Its definitely full of ocean fossils and petrified wood
Oooo... that sounds cool! 🙌
Actually we found no doubt DINOSAUR bones. So excited. I thought it was petrified wood at first. Then I watched a video that showed EXACTLY the textures patterns colors EVERYTHING was there. To think I was Disappointed to Only find wood. Wow. There are Miracles EVERYWHERE. I am disabled and these were Right where I could easily collect them. I make jewelry and art with natural beauty. Whatever I am Gifted in nature is what I use. I have enough material to work for YEARS now and not run out. F the Museums they can find their own. Not saying a WORD to any institution. Besides they sneer at us passionate amateurs. My friend had a TRex leg he Yeied to donate for a university study. No Doubt it was authentic. Last time he Ever contacted a university with a find. Toi bad for them being so stuck up. Of you KNOW someone who is PERSONALLY interested in seeing these I will be happy to talk to them Directly. Leave a message here. Its the Duck billed one they have found a FEW pieces of in the past. Edmundton Canada was where the First was found. I believe strongly in intuition. You were kind enough to reply to me. So I followed my heart and shared the news ! I am able to travel easily and have a Self contained traveling home for rockhounding adventures and general Joy and Freedom. I lived in near total Isolation as a Hospice Death Duola and Dementia specialist caregiver. Then got sicker with Long-term Covid19 in 2021. I have Greatly missed my people Elders are some of the Best resources we have. I know a few of them are celebrating with me Now. Being able to return to nature has healed that Pandemic Grief greatly. I am also Nuero Divergent and Gifted. Why my pattern recognition and ability to see details others miss is so refined. I used it from childhood to create art.
Oh Yes totally private land. Absolutely no problem there regulation wise. Free to do as I wish with the Dino Bones. Goddess Bless they are GLORIOUS.
It's Dinosaur bones ! To think I was Disappointed they didn't appear to be petrified wood. On Private land. No I will NOT say where. I have no interest in Institutions like Museums. I will show them to REAL non academic humans who are interested. Simply write me here and we can connect. They can find their Own Duck billed Dinosaurs ! Using mine for MY art. Enough to last me YEARS.
Gorgeous last one with the Pink ! I like your style. Why I told you the News ! And you were the One kind enough to Reply.
Marlaina, this is one of my favorite videos of all time! Love your work! ❤
🥰 that just brightened my day thank you so much! Best wishes to you 🤗
Beautiful! I love the way you arranged it. 😊
Thank you! 🥰
Very pretty!!!
Thank you! 😊
Thankzzz for tha gift back!!! Wearing the necklace now!!!!
You are so very welcome! Im glad you liked it😊 Cheers! 🍻
Nice project!!!
Thanks! Best wishes to you 😊
This came out so beautiful. I never would have thought to use moss. Neat!
Thank you! 😊
Beautiful!❤️
That’s beautiful. I love mosses and lichens. They paired really nicely with your rocks. It’s a great way to display some of your rocks rather than just having them laying around by themselves.
Thanks Rob!
That is super cool now thats something i could do maybe lol thanks for this amazing art work
Thanks Keith! I definitely say give it a go it was so fun to make!
Absolutely beautiful, awesome maker's challenge project!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great way to display beautiful stones, and I love all of the different textures of the moss very very cool.
Thank you!
Simply beautiful...your choice in Moss was perfect ❤
Thanks!🥰
Beautiful 😍 inspiring, relaxing to watch, thanks Marlaina.
Thank you 🥰
Beeeauitiful M! Just loved it!
🤗 Thank you so much G! Miss you!
A little dream garden! I love it! Such a great use of some beautiful rock specimens. Thank you for sharing this wonderful project. ❤
Thanks Gwynn! 🥰
@@MarlainaAtkins I commented on Nate's project that I'd like to be sitting on one of his little castle balconies looking out upon your little garden. 😊🌳
@gwynnfarrell1856 😄 for real! I told Nate I wish I could have incorporated his project into mine because they would have worked so nicely together. I could totally imagine myself as well wandering through his castle looking out at a magical landscape... just breathtaking. I think I might have to build another one now haha!
Nicely done.
🤗 Thank you!
Beautifully done. Thank you 😊
Thank you! 😊
Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: I love this idea. I was planning on making an isopod terrarium this spring... I never thought about showcasing some of my favorite rocks in it! Thank you for inspiring me!!!
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Love it 😊
🥰 thanks! I didn't end up making The Hobbit Hole darn it but I still plan on making one eventually haha. I'm still pleased with how this turned out though. Thanks for watching. I hope everything is going well with you!