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See what’s inside
Tell us where you'd like to open, or get a recommendation from us after it rolls in our hands.
FOR THE “LOOK WHAT I FOUND” CROWD
Found something
interesting?
Start there.
You don’t need to know its name.
And you don’t need a workshop to see what’s possible.
Bring your curious rocks and fossil finds. We’ll help you explore a cut, a polish, or a careful clean—one small project at a time.
No fancy collection required. A pocket full of curiosity is plenty.
THE EVERYDAY FIND, RECONSIDERED
ROUGH → REVEALED
An illustrated possibility, not a promised result.
Every stone has its own story.
Choose a service or packageReview clear launch pricesApprove before we workKeep the story of your find
A WORKSHOP WITHOUT THE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
Your find.
A few possible next chapters.
Maybe you want a peek inside. Maybe you just want the dirt off. We start with the material and your goal, then explain what makes sense.
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Bring out a face
Try a smooth or polished surface without buying a saw and polishing setup. The finish depends on the stone.
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Clean with a plan
We discuss a suitable cleaning approach before treatment. Some finds are better left just as they are.
ON YOUR WISH LIST?
Tumbling coming later. It isn’t offered yet. You can still tell us you’re interested when you ask about your find.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO TURN IT INTO ANYTHING
“I just thought
it looked cool.”
That’s a perfectly good reason to pick it up.
A memorable creek walk, a surprising shape, a tiny sparkle: a find doesn’t need a price tag or a rare name to be worth enjoying. Sometimes the best next step is simply keeping it.
FROM POCKET TO WORKBENCH
Small steps. Your say, all the way.
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Choose your services
Choose individual services or a small-stone package, then check out. Photo identification guidance is free.
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Add photos for suitability review
Add clear photos with scale to your order. We review material, dimensions and safe cutting limits before processing.
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Wait for acceptance
Only mail your find after acceptance and packing instructions. Any changed scope, starting price or extra cost needs your approval.
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Follow your find
Your Workbench keeps the plan, approvals and progress together, so the story stays with your stone.
Saved accounts, quotes and private photos are available in this test workshop. Payments and shipping remain simulated; do not mail real stones yet.
NEW TO ROCKHOUNDING?
No vocabulary test.
Just a useful starting point.
You can describe a find as “shiny,” “stripy,” or “looks like a shell.” Start with what you notice.
I have no idea what it is. Is that okay?
Yes. A clear photo, approximate size and where you found it are a useful beginning. We can discuss possibilities; a photo review is not a guaranteed identification or appraisal.
Can any rock or fossil be cut or polished?
Suitability varies. Cracks, texture and the material itself affect the result. Tell us if preserving a fossil’s details or keeping the piece whole is your priority. Leaving it unchanged is always an option.
What about vinegar, acid or peroxide baths?
These are treatment options to assess, not a default service for every find. Tell us what you have already tried. We’ll discuss material suitability and the proposed approach before any treatment is agreed.
How much will it cost?
See the launch menu below for individual services and discounted small-stone packages. Shipping and applicable taxes are additional. Starting prices and unusual work need review; no changes or extra charges without your approval.
Can I buy a stone or sell my finds?
The shop and seller ideas remain part of the broader Found & Finished concept. In this version, helping you explore your own finds comes first. Shopping and selling are not connected in this comparison draft.
THAT INTERESTING THING IN YOUR POCKET?
Let’s see where
your curiosity goes.
PROPOSED LAUNCH PRICES · USD
A little work.
A clear starting price.
Choose individual services or a discounted package. Every stone needs suitability review before processing.
| Service | Small · up to 2 in | Medium · over 2–4 in | Choose |
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| Basic cleaningGentle basic cleaning. | $5.00 | $8.00 | |
| Detailed cleaningMaterial-appropriate detailed cleaning. | $10.00 | $15.00 | |
| Straight cutOne safely supported straight cut. | $12.00 | $18.00 | |
| Additional cutAdd-on to a straight cut on the same stone. | $6.00 | $9.00 | |
| Smooth matte flat-face polishOne prepared flat face; smooth, non-reflective finish. | $8.00 | $12.00 | |
| Satin polishOne prepared flat face with a soft sheen. | $12.00 | $18.00 | |
| High-gloss polish · up to 6000 gritOne prepared flat face; achievable gloss depends on material. | $18.00 | $28.00 | |
| Cut + high glossOne straight cut and high-gloss finishing on one face. | $27.00 | $42.00 | |
| Additional polished faceAdd-on; final price depends on face and preparation. | From $12.00 | From $20.00 | |
| Gentle fossil surface cleaningFrom $12; detailed fossil preparation by quote. | From $12.00 | From $12.00 |
Packages for approved small stones
The First Look
$15.00
Basic clean + one straight cut.
The Reveal
$24.00
Basic clean + one straight cut + satin on one face.
The Gloss Reveal
$29.00
Basic clean + one straight cut + high gloss on one face.
The Full Reveal
$44.00
Basic clean + one straight cut + high gloss on both cut halves.
The Rockhound Trio
$69.00
Three stones, each basic cleaned, cut and satin-polished on one face.
Free guidance & custom work
Photo identification guidance is free; it is not a guaranteed identification or appraisal. Detailed fossil preparation is by quote.
Size, cutting limits & what to expect
Small: up to 2 inches across. Medium: over 2–4 inches across. Size is a pricing category, not cutting approval. Provisional saw clearance: approximately 1.25 inches maximum cutting thickness, based on a presumed Ryobi WS7211; model and clearance must be verified before acceptance. Irregular stones require a safe fixture. Oversized, cracked, fragile or difficult material needs review or a custom quote. Polishing is limited to flat faces; gloss is not guaranteed, even at 6000 grit. Full-stone polishing is not offered. Tumbling coming later. Shipping both ways and applicable taxes are additional. Packages apply only to approved small stones. Photo identification guidance is free and is not a guaranteed identification or appraisal.
“From” prices are starting estimates, confirmed after review. No work or additional charges without your approval. If unsuitable, we will discuss an alternative or cancellation before processing.