Rock tumbling

Rock tumbling 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!

This guide will tell you everything you need to know about rock tumbling so you can find the best one for you and your personal use.

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.

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!

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.

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. ✨

A detailed step-by-step guide for turning rough rocks into beautiful gems with a rotary rock tumbler.

Tumbled stones with a fantastic polish do not happen by chance. They are produced by very careful and deliberate actions. Skip or shortcut one, and a poor polish results: 1) Quality rough, 2) Proper preparation, 3) Cleanliness in tumbling, 4) Proper sizing and cushioning, 5) Quality abrasives and media, 6) Tumbling the right amount of time.

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.

Every rockhound loves a good geode, and the best are those we’ve gathered ourselves. While it can be tempting to start busting every rock you find with a rock pick, you can usually tell before you attack. Geodes are a specific formation and can usually be identified by their round shape and bumpy texture. These reliable indicators don’t tell the whole story, however. So, let’s go a bit further and give you an overview of how to tell if a rock is a geode.