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How to Polish Stones or Gems using a rock polisher or tumbler The key is to select a good grade
of tumbling mix. Good rocks to tumble are Agates, Quartz, Jasper, Amethyst,
Petrified Wood, Aventurine, and Garnet. There are many others of course, but
these particular stones are popular since they come in a variety of colors
and patterns. 1. Fill your rock tumbler 60 to 70 percent
full of rocks. Start filling with water until you are 1 inch below the top of
the rocks. Add the coarse grit. 4ozs? 2. Run tumbler for 7 days and nights. 3. Remove rocks and water/grit mix. Clean
rocks in a colander. Clean rubber barrel. Do not wash down sink drain. 4. Replace rocks add water as above. Add
fine grit 4 oz. Run for 7 more days and nights. 5. Repeat step 3. Add 1 oz of prepolish per LB of rocks. Add water as above. Tumble for
3 days and nights. 6. Repeat step 3. Add 1 oz of polish for
each LB of rocks. Add water as above. Tumble for 7 days and nights. 7. Repeat step 3. Add mild powered
detergent and water as above. Tumble for 12 hours. Clean your rock tumbler barrel
thoroughly after each use. Your tumbler should provide many years of
enjoyment if properly maintained. To order a High Quality
Tumbler, tumble mixes, grits and polishes, click below.
Polished Gemstones pictured
above
Tumble Rough pictured above
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