without using glue, by forcing it into the cage.
To make a ring or earrings, you'll need to glue the stone by using a hot glue gun or
an all-purpose adhesive sealant. Please have an adult help you if you are using
glue!
Be Patient
It takes a lot of time to have the best results. You may be tempting to speed up the
process by using shortcuts. This will only affect your results negatively. To get the
best-tumbled stones, be patient and do everything one step at a time.
Keeping Records
It is easy to forget what day you started the tumbler or what type of grit was
used-especially if you are running multiple tumblers. Keeping records will keep you
on track and provide a history that will help you learn, You can record material
tumbled, start date, grit # used, media used, finishing date and duration, along with
any comments or observations about the results.
To help you with your record keeping, we have prepared a tumbling log at the end
of this learning book.
Next Steps
Use mineral oil for extra shine! If you want your
finished stones to be really shiny, coat and
polish the stones with mineral oil.
You can use the included jewelry hardware to
make a necklace, ring, key chain, and a pair of
clip-on earrings or pins with your polished
stones.
To make a key chain or necklace, simply insert
the stone into the key chain/necklace cages,
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