What is stone tumbling?
Tumbling stones in a solution of sand, water and mild acid creates an old world, weathered look. Typically sizes of 5/8″ X 5/8″ to 6″X 6″ and sometimes even 8″X 8″ are true tumbled pieces. Larger sizes are given a “Tumbled” finish, manually. Very small pieces like 5/8″ X 5/8″ & 1″ X 1″ are usually, mounted on 12″ X 12″ meshes for ease of installation. Most commonly used size is 4″ X 4″ and it is used in straight & diamond patterns, or as accent pieces. When mixing different size tumbled pieces, the look may vary.
