That brown obsidian is called mahogany. The black obsidian is called black Sheen. The two best and beautiful types of obsidian is called peacock obsidian. Because in the sunlight it looks like peacock feathers. We also have a blue sheen and a green Sheen that comes out of Mexico. But it's all volcanic glass just depends on how it was cooled with the minerals around it. I've been a flintknapper, and teacher of flint-knapping for 32 years. I live in Central Indiana I don't like to nap obsidian. Because the indigenous cultures around here didn't nap that material. It's a good cheap material for beginners. Get away from it as fast as you can. Spend your time with Flint,Chert, and agates. One good thing about obsidian is you don't have to heat treat it. Some of it is very beautiful though. If you are going to nap obsidian, make sure you bring along a lot of Band-Aids. I have friends who go out west and gather obsidian. I've seen pictures of obsidian Boulders as big as cars. Nice video though. Hope you have a nice day
Nice. Note that there also several active mine claims around the area, for some of the specific colors that are most desired. Check with the ‘local’ rock shops in Bend for a map, or Google for ‘Glass Buttes map’.
Oh my! I was there two time and look for that colors but they are nowhere. We went home with several nugget around 2- 4 inches and very thin. We would love to have some of those size. If you would share the direction how to get to that area, may I ask. Beautiful rocks and video. Thank you for sharing ( is the map in the end included the red color or just brown and black?)
Glad you have visited the area. At the end of the video is a Google earth image of the area with Lat/Long coordinates listed for both black and brown obsidian areas (just type the coordinates as listed into a google map). The black area is most easily assessable from the Highway by a fairly typical dirt road, however, the brown obsidian area is further back in and will take some more serious 4x4 driving to reach. Good luck
I love this stuff.I am making pendants for necklaces,so I just pick up the small stuff that no one wants.It has been sheer pleasure slicing and polishing it.Wish I had gotten more!!!
be careful not to claim jump if you're going to knapper camp. All of the "no project access" signs mean that theres a claim. If you want big hunks then you'd better bring a pick and a shovel. Also, water. It's dry as fuck. Also, if you google glass butte obsidian there's a link to a good map with pins of different obsidian types.
So we can collect 250lbs a day? I read it was 25lbs I’m coming from Oklahoma and just want enough to knap with but just wanted to double check that with ya.
It's 250 pounds per year for personal use only. Many of us have staked claims and it's the rockhound's responsibility to know where these claims are to avoid conflict with claim holders.
Very cool! So fascinating how much obsidian is out there.
An really amazing amount!
Obsidian in this video was so beautiful! So many different colors and patterns, it was really surprising.. And you have terrific voice!
My uncles in south west Idaho had several tomahawks and Lance points made out of the same brown obsidian!
Sounds cool, wonder where they sourced it from?
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That brown obsidian is called mahogany. The black obsidian is called black Sheen. The two best and beautiful types of obsidian is called peacock obsidian. Because in the sunlight it looks like peacock feathers. We also have a blue sheen and a green Sheen that comes out of Mexico. But it's all volcanic glass just depends on how it was cooled with the minerals around it. I've been a flintknapper, and teacher of flint-knapping for 32 years. I live in Central Indiana I don't like to nap obsidian. Because the indigenous cultures around here didn't nap that material. It's a good cheap material for beginners. Get away from it as fast as you can. Spend your time with Flint,Chert, and agates. One good thing about obsidian is you don't have to heat treat it. Some of it is very beautiful though. If you are going to nap obsidian, make sure you bring along a lot of Band-Aids. I have friends who go out west and gather obsidian. I've seen pictures of obsidian Boulders as big as cars. Nice video though. Hope you have a nice day
Thanks for your additional insight!
Around Medford ,Diamond Lake area there's a place that's literally plies of black obsidian.
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Thanks to show me your planet ,that planet is my dream lands.
Mine also....
Wow i love those gorgeous obsidian can have one please?
That would be beautiful hard scape for an aquarium 👍🏼
Agreed
Nice. Note that there also several active mine claims around the area, for some of the specific colors that are most desired. Check with the ‘local’ rock shops in Bend for a map, or Google for ‘Glass Buttes map’.
Thanks for the info
All claims should be marked with papers posted if not too bad will be considered out of date...
@@666hobart Well, I agree they should be marked and posted. I don't think the legal system would agree with you on the rest of that...
@@RoxnDox By law they are to be posted on site....
Oh my! I was there two time and look for that colors but they are nowhere. We went home with several nugget around 2- 4 inches and very thin. We would love to have some of those size. If you would share the direction how to get to that area, may I ask. Beautiful rocks and video. Thank you for sharing ( is the map in the end included the red color or just brown and black?)
Glad you have visited the area. At the end of the video is a Google earth image of the area with Lat/Long coordinates listed for both black and brown obsidian areas (just type the coordinates as listed into a google map). The black area is most easily assessable from the Highway by a fairly typical dirt road, however, the brown obsidian area is further back in and will take some more serious 4x4 driving to reach. Good luck
I love this stuff.I am making pendants for necklaces,so I just pick up the small stuff that no one wants.It has been sheer pleasure slicing and polishing it.Wish I had gotten more!!!
Glad you enjoy it!
My favorite area to hound Obsidian! Got about every variety out there...
Excellent material to work with....
Mine too!
Bagi dong om 🤗😍
No flat tires? Well done.
My thought exactly....
be careful not to claim jump if you're going to knapper camp. All of the "no project access" signs mean that theres a claim. If you want big hunks then you'd better bring a pick and a shovel. Also, water. It's dry as fuck. Also, if you google glass butte obsidian there's a link to a good map with pins of different obsidian types.
Good info - thanks
All claims should be marked with papers posted if not too bad will be considered out of date...
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So we can collect 250lbs a day? I read it was 25lbs I’m coming from Oklahoma and just want enough to knap with but just wanted to double check that with ya.
On further checking it's 250 lbs per person per year....
@@sagebrushcountry Please check your sources. According to the BLM you can collect 25 pounds a day and an aggregate of 250 pounds a year.
Ok ok👍👍👍
It's 250 pounds per year for personal use only. Many of us have staked claims and it's the rockhound's responsibility to know where these claims are to avoid conflict with claim holders.
if you think that was hard work,no wonder the u.s.a. is in a mess
That's why the world is trying to come here 🤯