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May 3, 2008 | 5:01 PM PST
Tag: rock tumbling
That's right! I bought a rock tumbler!! What the heck does this have to do with gardening? Nothing, really -- except for the fact that the rocks I'm tumbling have all been found in my yard :)
Let me say this -- rock tumbling is a very foolish hobby for the impatient type. I wanna see them NOW!!!! However... it takes a month for them to be completely finished, hahahha
Today I set it all up. I had my rocks all cleaned up and ready to go and had my grit waiting -- so today when my tumbler came via FedEx -- I was ready! I put the larger and harder stones in one barrel and the smaller and softer stones in the other. I added my water, my grit, made sure the drums were sealed tight -- and away it went!
Now... I just have to wait an entire week before they start the next step... the "fine grit" (this week it is the "coarse grit"). After that -- they do a week of pre-polish and then another week of final polish. I can't wait to see how they turn out!!
And so -- here they are:
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May 3, 2008 | 6:09 PM PST
Pretty rocks. I can't wait to see pictures of when they're done :) |
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May 3, 2008 | 7:19 PM PST
I love stones in the garden, at least for decoration. Big ones and small ones. The pebble type are good to place around your potted plants, especially cactus. Linda B |
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May 4, 2008 | 5:14 AM PST
Oh, look at the variety. I have ALWAYS wanted to do that. I just can't afford the expense of the tumbler. Maybe I can start collecting and Santa may bring me one. He sure hasn't brought me anything for the past few years. I can't wait to see them when they are done!!! |
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