Rotary Rock Tumbling Yellow Jasper – Process & Techniques This is one in a series of Rock Tumbling “How-To” videos that I have been posting on YouTube. This video features me tumbling Yellow Jasper! This is a gorgeous, golden yellow stone with streaks of brown. It is a warm colored stone resembling Picture Jasper and…
My Weekly Rock Tumbling Video Episode 40 has just been posted! This week features the following gemstones: Lavic Siding Jasper, Sunstone, Girasol Opal, Tree Agate, Smoky Quartz and Lapis! I continue learning how to use the Raytech Tumble-Vibe with the batch of Lapis Lazuli. I also start a new gemstone this week! Missed last week?…
Rotary Rock Tumbling Green Calcite – Process & Techniques This is one in a series of Rock Tumbling “How-To” videos that I have been posting on YouTube. This video features me tumbling Green Calcite! Pink Calcite is a lovely, banded, soft-green crystal. It is a softer stone, so does take much more care and attention…
My Weekly Rock Tumbling Video Episode 39 has just been posted! This week features the following gemstones: Crazy Lace Agate, Lavic Siding Jasper, Sunstone, Obsidian, Girasol Opal, Tree Agate, Smoky Quartz and Lapis! I continue learning how to use the Raytech Tumble-Vibe with the batch of Obsidian and Sunstone. Missed last week? Check out Episode…
Rotary Rock Tumbling Labradorite – Process & Techniques This is one in a series of Rock Tumbling “How-To” videos that I have been posting on YouTube. This video features me tumbling Labradorite! This was a highly requested gemstone, because it’s extremely difficult to tumble well. The fragile cleavage planes tend to chip and fracture during…
My Weekly Rock Tumbling Video Episode 38 has just been posted! This week features the following gemstones: Crazy Lace Agate, Lavic Siding Jasper, Sunstone, Obsidian, Celestite,Girasol Opal, Tree Agate, and I start TWO new batches, including…. Lapis Lazuli! I continue learning how to use the Raytech Tumble-Vibe with the batch of Obsidian. Missed last week?…
My Weekly Rock Tumbling Video Episode 37 has just been posted! This week features the following gemstones: Crazy Lace Agate, Lavic Siding Jasper, Sunstone, Sodalite, Obsidian, Celestite and Girasol Opal. I continue learning how to use the Raytech Tumble-Vibe with the batch of Sunstone, and I start something new! Missed last week? Check out Episode…
Rotary Rock Tumbling Leopardskin Jasper – Process & Techniques This is one in a series of Rock Tumbling “How-To” videos that I have been posting on YouTube. This video features me tumbling Leopardskin Jasper! This is a gorgeous, multi-colored stone that displays “spots” like a leopard. The colors range from deep red, pinks, yellows, browns…
My Weekly Rock Tumbling Video Episode 36 has just been posted! This week features the following gemstones: Yellow Jasper, Crazy Lace Agate, Lavic Siding Jasper, Sunstone, Septarian, Sodalite, Obsidian and Red Calcite. I continue learning how to use the Raytech Tumble-Vibe with the highly requested Labradorite, and I start two new batches! Missed last week?…
Rotary Rock Tumbling Red Tigers Eye – Process & Techniques This is one in a series of Rock Tumbling “How-To” videos that I have been posting on YouTube. This video features me tumbling Red Tigers Eye! Red Tigers Eye is a stunning deep, red stone that, like Tiger’s Eye, has an amazing flash in the…
My Weekly Rock Tumbling Video Episode 35 has just been posted! This week features the following gemstones: Yellow Jasper, Unakite, Crazy Lace Agate, Lavic Siding Jasper, Sunstone, Septarian and Red Calcite. I continue learning how to use the Raytech Tumble-Vibe with the highly requested Labradorite, and I start yet another new batch! Missed last week?…
Rotary Rock Tumbling Blue Aventurine – Process & Techniques This is one in a series of Rock Tumbling “How-To” videos that I have been posting on YouTube. This video features me tumbling Blue Aventurine! Blue Aventurine is a light blue colored stone that is part of the Aventurine and Quartz families. The distinguishing factor between…
