Complete Guide to Rock Tumbling: Step-by-Step Instructions for Polishing Stones

Working to transform rough rock into beautiful tumbled stones gives most people a great feeling of accomplishment.

Using a rock tumbler to convert rough rock into sparkling tumbled stones is easy if you follow a simple procedure and observe a few rules.

Rock tumbling is a process that uses abrasion to wear away the rough, sharp edges of rocks and produce stones with a smooth, polished appearance.

The most important rule in rock tumbling is to be patient. Rushing the process will almost always produce poor results.

When you finish the last tumbling step, rinse off the polish, and see a super-bright luster on colorful polished stones - you are amazed at what you have done.