Rock tumbling isn’t just about rounding out rough chunks of raw material. For many lapidary enthusiasts, the real thrill comes from working with carefully cut slabs and unique specimens. However, tumbling delicate or oddly shaped pieces presents a unique set of challenges. In our latest video, we empty two large…
The true beauty of an agate isn’t revealed during the tumbling process or the final polish; it happens the very second you open the stone to see what’s inside. Cutting raw rock is both an art and a gamble. You analyze the nodule, decide on an angle, clamp it into…
Whether you are just tumbling your very first batch of rough rock or you are a lifelong collector with cabinets full of rare specimens, this hobby always has something new and exciting to teach us. That is why we are building a dedicated library of educational content right here on…