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How to Polish Agates (and other rocks)

How to Polish Agates (and other rocks). What is an agate?. ●waxy appearance ●sometimes pitted ● Link to Wikipedia agate article. A LORTONE 3A rock tumbler works very well for tumbling and polishing rocks. (The above link is to a helpful and reputable dealer, and where I purchased mine.).

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How to Polish Agates (and other rocks)

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  1. How to Polish Agates(and other rocks)

  2. What is an agate? ●waxy appearance ●sometimes pitted ● Link to Wikipedia agate article

  3. A LORTONE 3A rock tumbler works very well for tumbling and polishing rocks.(The above link is to a helpful and reputable dealer, and where I purchased mine.)

  4. Second, open the rock tumbler when unplugged.

  5. Third, select rocks. These are agates.

  6. Fourth, put selected rocks in barrel (about 2/3 full).

  7. Add grit. Use 4 tablespoons for 3 lbs. of agates.The grit should be 60/90. Run for 30 days.

  8. Add water to cover rocks so barrel is 2/3 full.

  9. Plug in rock tumbler and let run for 30 days.

  10. After tumbling for 30 days with grit, rinse rocks.Now rocks are ready for the 15 day polish cycle.

  11. After grit cycle, clean barrel and all parts.Use a toothbrush to remove residue grit.

  12. Use 4 T of polish for every 3 lbs. of agates and run tumbler for 15 days.

  13. Remove Rocks from polishing cycle, rinse and dry.

  14. Finished, polished rocks!Compare with raw agates to see the difference.

  15. To have children select rocks to take home: Do not let children pick out rocks before tumbling. Children will claim any beautiful rock is the one they selected when the rocks are finished!  Let them select rocks after polishing.  Read the book:  EVERYBODY NEEDS A ROCK by Byrd Baylor.  This book has ten rules for picking out a personal rock for your pocket.  Read it with a serious tone even when it says don't pick a rock as big as a horse. Have the children sit in a circle while you read and put the rocks in the middle of the circle, so they can think while you read.  Best listeners get to pick first! EVERYBODY NEEDS A ROCK by Byrd Baylor

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