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6 Things you need to know about Rock Tumbling before starting the Hobby

1) Polishing stones in a Rock Tumbler is easy to do.  You’ll be amazed at how well many different types of beach pebbles or Semi-Precious stones can polish up. Below is a selection of British Beach pebbles which were polished in a standard Rock Tumbler.

Polished British Pebbles from Brighton Beach

2) Polishing stones in a Rock Tumbler usually takes 3 – 4 weeks. During that time you will need to leave the machine tumbling continuously, 24 hours a day.  This may seem like a long time but remember your stones are millions of years old and have a tough surface which takes time to grind down and prepare to take a polish.  For more information about the process of polishing rocks visit our Rock Tumbling Intsructions.

3) Rock Tumblers use abrasive grits to polish the stones. You will need to use these every time you polish a collection of stones. These Rock Tumbling Grits prepare the surface of the stones to take a polish.  These grits are made from silicon carbide. After using these abrasive grits you then need to use a polish such as Cerium Oxide.  For more information about abrasive grits for tumble polisher see Rock Polishing Grits

4) Rock Tumblers make a continual rumbling noise. Because of this it is not recommended that you keep your rock tumbler in your living or sleeping area. Most people put their stone tumblers in a garage, shed or spare room.

5) Not all stones can be polished. Some stones are too soft or porous. Luckily you can usually find many different types and colours of suitable stones for polishing on the beach or in your back garden. See our Guide to Collecting Pebbles for information about which types of beach pebbles are most suitable for polishing in a rock tumbler.

If you’re looking for more colourful stones you can buy rough semi-precious stones quite inexpensively. If you'd like to know more about buying semi-precious stones suitable for rock tumbling visit Buying Semi-Preciuos Stones.

6) Once your stones have been properly polished in your rock tumbler the polish is usually permanent A bowl of polished pebbles will keep their shine for many years.

For more information about rock tumbling and to see what equipment you need to get started in rock tumbling visit our guide to Essential Equipment for Polishing your Pebbles.

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Rock Tumbling is a great hobby that all your family can enjoy. You can polish pebbles that you find on the beach or your garden or alternatively buy inexpensive colourful Semi-Precious stones which are suitable for rock tumbling for a more varied collection of Polished Stones. Your polished stones can then be used as ornaments, mineral collection or to make beautiful gemstone jewellery using Jewellery Findings.
When looking to buy a rock tumbler the first thing you need to do is decide what barrel size you want to buy with your tumbling machine. I usually recommend buying a small tumbling barrel machine to start off with. A tumbler barrel size of approx 2lbs is ideal as this will polish between approx 150 -300 stones (depending on the size of the stones per batch).
A rock tumbler needs to tumble each batch of stones for approximately 3 – 4 weeks at a time. As this puts quite a strain on the Tumbler’s electric motor I usually recommend you buy a rock tumbler with at least 2 years guarantee in case of problems.

Polishing stones is still a niche hobby so it is not always easy to find stones tumblers available to buy. The usual place to buy Rock Tumblers is in a specialist lapidary shop, a craft/hobby shop or online. Lapidary is the general term for stone polishing so if you see a lapidary shop they will almost certainly have stone polishers for sale.
When buying your rock tumbler, check which tumbling grits and polishes come with the machine. Find out how many barrel loads of stones the grits will last for. The grits usually costs between $5 - $10 for each load of grits. More information about the type of grits you need to use in rock tumbling available here - stone polisher grit information.
I hope you find a suitable rock tumbler and enjoy this fascinating hobby.  If you'd like to more about Buying a Rock Tumbler visit Guide to Buying a rock tumbler

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New Rock Tumblers usually cost upwards of £50 so it makes sense to try to buy a second hand rock tumbler first to try out the hobby to see if you enjoy it before spending out on a new rock tumbler.

Rock tumblers should last for years as the motors are designed for long term continual use and some come with 10 year guarantee. So buying a second hand rock tumbler is usually a safe bet as long as you take into consideration the recommendations below.

Second hand rock tumbler buying advice

• Ask how many times the rock tumbler  has been used. The more it has been used the worse the condition is likely to be.
• Ask what accessories come with rock tumbler. Does the rock tumbler come with stone tumbling silicon carbide grits? Are there any jewellery fittings included? Is there any rough Semi-Precious stones included?
• Find out if the rock tumbler is still under the manufacturer’s warranty and ask will the seller be able to give you the documentation regarding this?
• Check to see if the rock tumbler’s manufacturer is still in business? Will you be able to necessary spare parts? The tumbler barrels and drive belts need to be replaced periodically. Check that you will be able to buy these in case you need to replace them.
• Lastly and probably most importantly you need to find out what the condition is of the second hand rock tumbler. A tumbler that has been well maintained will last for years. Whereas a rock tumbler that has been used once and not maintained and cleaned properly could be a bad buy as the barrel could be contaminated and the motor may not work properly.

Have a look at the auction sites such as eBay for discontinued lines. We recently bought a brand new National Geographical Rock Tumbler for £22 from Argos discontinued lines – the usual RRP was £49.99

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Buying a Rock Tumbler

Rock Tumbling is a great hobby for all the family. You can polish stones from the beach or your garden or alternatively buy inexpensive Semi-Precious stones for a more colourful collection of stones. Choosing the right rock tumbler to polish your stones is important for your success in this hobby and this will article help you to make the right decision.

The first thing you need to do is decide what barrel size you want for your rock tumbler.  I usually recommend that you buy a rock tumbler with a small barrel size initially.  A barrel size of approx 2lbs is ideal. This size rock tumbling barrel will polish between approx 150 -300 stones per batch.

A rock tumbler needs to tumble each batch if stones for approximately 3 weeks.  This puts quite a strain on the Tumblers motor, therefore I was recommend that you buy a rock tumbler with at least a 2 year guarantee for the motor in case of problems.

Polishing  stones is quite a small niche hobby so it is not always easy to find Rock Tumblers. The usual place to buy them is in a specialist rock shop, a craft shop or online. Lapidary is the general term for stone polishing so if you see a shop or a website that says it supplies Lapidary Equipment then they will almost certainly be able to sell you a rock tumbler.

Buying a second hand rock tumbler is also a possibility but you need to check it out carefully before parting with your money because of possible wear and tear on the motor.

When buying your rock tumbler, check how much stone tumbling grit and polish come with the machine.  Find out how many loads of stones the grits will last for.  The grits usually costs between £5 - £10 for each load of stones so be sure to factor for this when evaluating the purchase of your rock tumbler. More information about the type of grits you need to use in rock tumbling grits is available here –stone polisher grit information

I hope you find a suitable rock tumbler for your needs and enjoy this fascinating hobby.

Instructions for using a rock tumbler are available at this Rock Tumbler Expert Site.

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Assorted rough Semi-Precious stones

Beach pebbles or even stones from your garden are great stones for Tumble Polishing but are generally restricted in colours to greys, browns or whites. So most people after they have polished a couple of loads of British pebbles successfully want to try polishing semi-precious stones which give many more colour options.

The most commonly used semi-precious stones for Rock Tumbling come from the quartz /agate family.  These stones are all hardness 7 on the Moh scale and come in a wide range on colours. Since they are the same hardness they can be mixed together all in the same barrel. They are all relatively inexpensive and it should cost less than £10 to fill a medium sized barrel which will usually result in over 100 Polished Stones.

Here are some photos of the most commonly used semi precious stones in rock tumbling.

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• Rough gemstone rocks
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• Rough Quartz, Jasper, Amethyst, Citrine, Aventurine, Tiger’s Eye, Agate

Lapis Lazuli and Obsidian are both beautiful stones but are softer than the quartz based stones above. They can still be polished successfully but you will need to fill a barrel just with each individual type and reduce the tumbling time.

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