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demand, he partnered with a friend, Warren Jones, to build a tumbling machine
that was able to polish a larger quantity of stones in a short amount of time and
with little labor.
Spurred by Swoboda's success, other inventors started producing their own
versions of tumbler machines that, over time, became quieter, more durable, and
able to polish larger numbers of rocks, even large enough to support wholesale
efforts. By the early 1960s, a rock polishing craze had taken over the U.S. and
rock tumbler machines could be found in homes across the country.
What Can You DO With Polished Stones?
You've spent the past month polishing stones. Now what? Besides simply enjoying
looking at them, there is a lot you can do:
Jewelry: The most common use of polished rocks is to make jewelry. You can use
the jewelry fasteners included in this kit, or you can do it yourself! Wrap a flexible
wire around a single stone to create a pendant that can go on a chain, string or
ribbon to create a necklace. Or, you can go to a craft store and buy materials to
create keychains, earring, pins, rings and more.
Home d' ecor: You also can use the polished rocks to create beautiful decorations
for your home. For instance, you can glue the rocks to picture frames, magnets or
tree ornaments. You can use larger stones to accent flower pots or vases. YoU can
fill a jar with rocks and create a candle holder. Use your imagination.
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