How Do You Polish Rocks At Home?
Colorful rocks can be a decorative addition to your home environment. Today you can find beautifully polished rocks added to a number of home decor, be it candles, flower vases, or yard decorations. I prefer to use a rock tumbler rather than the slower, more time consuming hand polishing method. Using a rock tumbler works on the premise that you use progressively finer grits and add polish until the desired shape and shine is achieved. Before purchasing your rock tumbler there are several features to consider: do you want the standard model or the hobbyist/professional model? While debating how much and what type of model you want to buy consider what size rocks will you be using, how easy/difficult will it be to find replacement parts, how quickly do you need the rocks polished, how quiet must the tumbler be? Most tumblers come with their own specific instruction manual. Be sure to review this before proceeding as each company may have its own individual precautions or steps. Ensure t
