Rock Tumbling Grit: Usage, Types, Disposal & Substitutes
Rock tumblers use various types of grit in the multiple stages of the rock tumbling process to shape, smooth, and polish the stones. Knowing how …
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How to Cut & Polish Opals: Follow These 9 Simple Steps
Lapidary is the art of cutting and polishing precious stones. Natural opal variety gets determined by two characteristics: body tone and transparency and it can …
Rotary vs Vibratory Rock Tumbler: Which One To Buy & Use
If you’re a casual beach stroller who picks up the odd pretty pebble as a keepsake, you probably won’t be interested in a rock tumbler. …
How to Cut & Polish Obsidian: Follow These 7 Simple Steps
Acquiring a piece of obsidian that needs to be cut and polished can be pretty stressful if you have never done it before. Luckily there …
Rotary Rock Tumblers: How They Work & Which One Is Best?
Rotary rock tumblers – the ones with a drum that turns – are the most common type of tumbler used by lapidary hobbyists. They can …
How To Cut & Polish Petrified Wood: Follow These 3 Steps
Many petrified kinds of wood are unsuitable for rock tumbling or lapidary work because it has too many faults and fractures. You should also be …