Rock tumbling for beginners

Rock tumbling is a great hobby for people of all ages. If you are a rock collector, this article will show you how to use a rock tumbler.

Rock tumbling has been happening naturally for millions of years. But, when did we start tumbling rocks at home? Learn more about the best rocks for tumbling. ✨

Rock tumbling can be an enjoyable process of transforming your hunt into something even more beautiful. However, this fun hobby can also be tedious and …

Starta new hobby of rock tumbling semi precious gems after gem mining or finding and pickup up backyard stones.

Learn all about rock tumbling in this beginner's guide. Includes steps and tips to use a rock tumbler and how to polish rocks to perfection!

Step by step tutorial of at-home rotary rock tumbling.

Learn to tumble rocks like a pro! This video was so fun to make and took a really long time! I have included the process I used below to help you out! A big ...

Rock tumbling is a great hobby that involves polishing rough stones and turning them into beautiful, smooth gems. But the process creates a slurry you need to dispose of. Here's how!

Beginner Rock Tumbling

When my daughter and I bought our rock tumbler and were going through the tumbling process for the first time I noticed that the barrel became less full at every step. The tumbler we bought came with instructions but it didn't mention the need for any tumbling media. After tumbling more batches of rocks and ...

So, your rock tumbler has finally finished off the latest batch of stones. While you’re left with some gleaming, brilliant rocks you also have a bunch of water filled with grit, called slurry or sludge. Disposing of it can seem problematic. In this guide you'll learn how to dispose of used rock tumbler grit, also known as slurry or sludge. The bad news is that disposing of rock tumbler grit in your sink or tub is going to lead to an expensive plumber’s visit. #rocktumbling #rocks #minerals

Looking for a new activity with the kids? How about rock tumbling? Don't go in unprepared. Learn the three things your should know before starting this cool hobby.

Rock tumbling is a great hobby to start. Tumbling rocks can lead to beautiful gemstones to create jewelry with.

Agate, Jasper and Petrified Wood have always been the most popular rocks for tumbling. We provide detailed instructions for tumbling agate, jasper, and petrified wood and many other types of chalcedony.

Rock tumbling is a great hobby to get into for the whole family. Here is a list of some of the best tumbling rocks for your rock tumbler.

When we were kids, we all kinda wanted to be archaeologists right? Or was that just me? Well, you actually can dig your own crystals. In this post I'm going to explain ways you can dig your own crystals. What Is Crystal Digging? Crystal digging, aka rockhounding, is where you go out in nature and find your own crystals and gemstones. It can be every bit as exciting as it sounds. To find your own crystals in nature is a great activity. It can also be a bit challenging. I'm here to talk about…

A beautiful mix of colorful jaspers that are ready for your rock tumbler.

Learn to tumble rocks like a pro! This video was so fun to make and took a really long time! I have included the process I used below to help you out! A big ...

Many people think a stream- or beach-rounded stone can go straight to fine grit then to polish. Most of the time this is NOT true. Natural rounded stones often have a weathering rind or bruising that must be abraded away before they will take a polish.

Agate, jasper and chalcedony are three commonly encountered varieties of quartz. These names are often misunderstood and used incorrectly. We attempt to explain them with clarity and help you identify these materials.