Stone
Tumbling (3) - Results
Finally after all the trial and error methods used, stones are
removed from the liquid, washed and are left to dry.
After
the stones have been dried they must be checked. Any that I
found unsatisfactory were put back into the store of stones
to be re-tumbled.
I
am unsure whether the stones have been tumbled enough and would
like to hear your opinions on this.
I recently visited 2 different craft fairs where they were selling
tumbled stones (imported from abroad) which were so shiny I
almost thought there was a lacquer on them. Is this the case
or am I not tumbling long enough in one of the processes?
The picture (left) is a close-up of the finished polished stones
after they have dried off. This shows they are nicely polished
and some of them are just too nice to do anything with, I will
keep those ones myself!
What are your experiences with tumbling?
I
have found it difficult to find specific information with regards
to hints and tips on the Internet.
What do you do with your polished stones? I am still looking for ideas.
I
look forward to hearing your hints / tips / ideas / experiences,
etc. etc.
