Lapidarists Rock 
Whether you’re a jewelry maker or collector, you’re likely going to encounter dirty, tarnished jewelry. Most people want perfection so they’ll need to find a way to properly polish their jewelry without damaging the item in question. In some cases, you may be able to use a rock tumbler to safely polish your jewelry. A … Read more
Rock tumbling can be a fun process, although it requires patience. You’ll start with dirty stones and finish with beautifully polished gems. It is typically easy to use a rock tumbler to polish stones. However, precise steps must be taken to ensure that the stones are uniformly polished. There are four steps of grit and … Read more
Using a rock tumbler isn’t too difficult so anyone can figure out the basics. Nevertheless, even veteran users may run into problems from time to time. No one knows everything. Therefore, it is pertinent to continue working hard to learn how to use your tumbler as effectively as possible. Otherwise, you may end up with … Read more
Rock polishing is a fascinating and immersive pastime that has grown in popularity in recent years, particularly so during the pandemic, this is partly as it is a hobby that can be enjoyed at home with the family and everything that you need to get started can be purchased online if necessary. However, not everyone … Read more
The process of tumbling rocks in order to achieve beautifully polished stones that are either round or angular in shape is something that will require patience, the right type of equipment and, of course, rocks, these rocks are also commonly referred to as “rough” before the process of tumbling has started. For many people, a … Read more
Rock tumblers are useful pieces of machinery for polishing rocks. However, there are certain places you want to run rock tumblers and places you do not want to run rock tumblers. This article will cover both places in detail so you can have the best experience running your rock tumbler. Things to Look for When … Read more
Whether you’re a veteran rock collector or a newbie who has recently discovered the hobby, you WILL need a decent rock tumbler. These nifty little devices can eradicate years of accumulated dirt and turn your old, polluted rocks into beautiful pebbles, typically within a week. However, the fact that rock tumblers heat up so much … Read more
Rock tumblers play an important role in jewelry design. Ores, such as gemstones, are natural rocks of varying colors. Everything from sapphire to amethyst jewelry begins with a misshaped raw gemstone with a dull appearance. Designers know consumers would never invest in jewelry with raw gemstones, which is where the rock tumbler comes into play. … Read more
Rock tumblers are very popular among craftsmen and hobbyists to generate smooth gems, rocks, and petrified wood. Consumers are looking to achieve a shiny, even finish, ready to be placed in a ring setting, bracelet base, or necklace base. Learn more about the factors that impact rock tumbler RPM by reading the content provided below. … Read more
Whether you’re a scavenger or treasure hunter, you may stumble across old coins. Even if you’re not, you may still find old, dirty coins in parking lots, couches, and elsewhere. Do you suspect that the coins could be worth something? You’ll want to clean them and return them to pristine condition to increase their overall … Read more