Which rocks can you tumble together? A hardness guide
Mixing rocks of different hardness is the most common reason for chipped, bruised or worn-away stones. Here is how to sort your load.
Rock tumbling for beginners: what you need for your first batch
Everything you need to run your first batch, from the tumbler and grit to the bucket and toothbrush, plus the mistakes to avoid.
How to tell when a tumbling step is done
The calendar is only a guide. Here’s how to check your stones before moving on to the next grit.