Rock tumbling tips

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.

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.

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 for people of all ages. If you are a rock collector, this article will show you how to use a 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 ...

Lots of people advocate the use of borax in rock tumbling. They use it for burnishing, gas prevention, cleaning rocks between grit steps, and more. Here is what we think about borax.

Description of the Mohs Hardness Scale

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.

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