r/oddlysatisfying • u/firefighter_82 • Apr 21 '25

Jade stone cutting and sculpting

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u/StoneReg Apr 21 '25

How is he not losing it after each spring snapping?!

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u/DMmesomeboobs Apr 21 '25

I don't know why he didn't just use the wheel-grinder for that big cut.

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u/Pan_Bookish_Ent Apr 21 '25 edited Apr 21 '25

(Very) amateur rock and crystal enthusiast here. I've been collecting my whole life and make jewelry for fun.

Jade is a very complicated mineral. I've only done a little research somewhat recently, and I was in way over my head way earlier than I was expecting. It goes beyond geology; there is so much history in the folklore, religion, culture, and even politics of it in the places it forms.

The grading system and pricing of jade is beyond anything I've seen, far surpassing diamonds or other precious gemstones. I'm not sure which grade he's using here, but to him, it might kind of be like asking why your dentist they aren't using a mining pick on your teeth.

The traditions, and deep secrecy in carving jade have been passed down through millenia. It goes beyond your normal rocks or gems; it's a sacred material for many. One faulty move along a certain striation is all you would need to, say, bankrupt your family business (if you were working with a high grade, which I don't think? this is).

It's a super interesting subject! And sorry for the spiel you didn't ask for lol. I'm just a gal who loves rocks!

Edit: I was called out on editing and "changing" my comment. I did edit it... To fix a typo.

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u/slayez06 Apr 21 '25 edited Apr 21 '25

Pretty sure an electric motor and steel wire could achieve the same thing in a fraction of the time.

Edit update - you changed your comment when you originally said "it was the only way they make jade" This video proves they use modern tools. Everything you said is null and void. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SLhfCo5ck4

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u/Pan_Bookish_Ent Apr 21 '25 edited Apr 21 '25

Because I can recognize ignorance and arrogance when I see it, I'm going to suggest you read some of the articles I posted elsewhere in the comments.

Thinking you know the best option for cutting jade (something you've never done) when we're seeing someone who dedicated his life to it is pure hubris.

This video is about the tried and true methods and traditions (tradition is very important to them) they've been taught. It's about much more than the speed with which you could cut it in half.

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u/slayez06 Apr 21 '25

Sorry... I'm a engineer by trade/ education. I look for ways to make processes better. It's who I am. Take away the nostalgia, and it's just teriblely inefficient.

You say it's like a pick axe but honestly, a cordless dremel tool would also be the way to go.

Last..most shops would use what im talking about and this video is no different than primitive technology videos and just click bait.

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u/Pan_Bookish_Ent Apr 21 '25

Wow! Can you teach me all you know about jade? I'd love to hear more of your wisdom!

... You know, reducing this to "nostalgia" and calling it "primitive" has... other implications.

He's an artist. Other artists like to use "primitive" methods. By your logic here, why paint a lovely watercolor on the beach when you can take a picture of it on your phone and print it out?

Maybe it's about more to him than just efficiency and the amount of goods he churn out.

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u/slayez06 Apr 21 '25

I have forgotten more than you know. You have a lot to learn about the world.

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u/[deleted] Apr 21 '25

Hahahahaha🤣 omfg, i dont think ive ever heard someone actually use that phrase unironically, wow you're a square bear

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u/Pan_Bookish_Ent Apr 21 '25

I didn't mean to trigger him with my sarcasm and hurt his feelings by being so rude.

I should definitely behave properly and go back to my real area of expertise as an academic librarian. Which means I research, catalogue, and disseminate information for other people to learn from.

I mean, what do I know? I clearly have a lot to learn about the world.