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So, your rock tumbler has finally finished off the latest batch of stones. While you’re left with some gleaming, brilliant rocks you also have a bunch of water filled with grit, called slurry or sludge. Disposing of it can seem problematic. In this guide you'll learn how to dispose of used rock tumbler grit, also known as slurry or sludge. The bad news is that disposing of rock tumbler grit in your sink or tub is going to lead to an expensive plumber’s visit. #rocktumbling #rocks #minerals

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Agate, Jasper and Petrified Wood have always been the most popular rocks for tumbling. We provide detailed instructions for tumbling agate, jasper, and petrified wood and many other types of chalcedony.

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When my daughter and I bought our rock tumbler and were going through the tumbling process for the first time I noticed that the barrel became less full at every step. The tumbler we bought came with instructions but it didn't mention the need for any tumbling media. After tumbling more batches of rocks and ...

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https://flic.kr/p/d9hh9L | Tumbled Pebbles - AFTER | So this is what the pebbles look like after tumbling them for one month.  It's a four step process.  Each week, you have to change the grit that the rocks are tumbling in.  The first week is very course grit, which rounds them out (although these stones really didn't need to be rounded out because the Delaware River and Bay already did that).  The second week, the grit is still kind of course, but less so.  The third week, the grit is much... Tumble Rocks, Tumble Stones, Rocks To Tumble, Tumbled Rocks, Tumbled Crystals, Tumbled Rock, Tumbling Stones, Spiritual Tumbled Gemstones, Modern Day Witch

https://flic.kr/p/d9hh9L | Tumbled Pebbles - AFTER | So this is what the pebbles look like after tumbling them for one month. It's a four step process. Each week, you have to change the grit that the rocks are tumbling in. The first week is very course grit, which rounds them out (although these stones really didn't need to be rounded out because the Delaware River and Bay already did that). The second week, the grit is still kind of course, but less so. The third week, the grit is…

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