Introduction Rock tumbling, the art of transforming rough stones into smooth, polished gems, might seem like a straightforward process. But this hobby holds a surprising number of twists and turns! So, put down that bucket of rocks and get ready to discover some unexpected facts about rock tumbling that will make you see this activity … Read more
Taking Good Care of Your Rock Tumbler and Associated Equipment. We’ve learned a lot over the last 20 years when it comes to looking after a rock tumbler to help it last longer. Here are a few pointers to help you keep an eye on things as batches progress and new ones begin, this will … Read more
Rock Tumbler is an essential tool for those who love crafting their own designs using a variety of stones. Yes, you can actually convert an ordinary Rock to a stunning and shiny Gemstone using a Rock Tumbler tool. It is a small machine that lets you convert raw stones to expensive-looking gemstones. There are numerous … Read more
This initial step is all about getting ready to tumble rocks. As with any relatively complex hobby, it takes time to set up and ensure you have the correct environment and rock tumbling equipment prepared before you begin to actually polish the stones. Decide where you are going to locate the rock tumbler. You should … Read more
This (step 3) assumes that you have completed step 1 and 2 and have a batch of completely scrubbed clean rocks ready to enter the final polish stage. Our suggestion is that for a final polish, a barrel which is dedicated to polishing at step 3 should always be used. However if funds are tight … Read more
This (step 2) assumes that you have completed step 1 and have a batch of completely scrubbed clean rocks ready to load up for smoothing before polishing. It is IMPORTANT that as you read this page – bear in mind that you do this page TWICE – once with 220 grit and once with 400 … Read more
This (step 1) assumes that you have a rock tumbler ready to go, all the correct grits, water and actual rocks. On the right you can see an image of how rough rock will look before the process. The rocks are often full of sharp angular edges and there is little or no sheen showing … Read more