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Make Polished Stones by Vicky Smith
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Polished stones are smooth, shiny and sometimes colorful stones that make a unique addition to many different types of craft and decorating projects. While some stones have a natural sheen, most do require the use of a simple process to bring them to a usable polished state. Making polished stones at home requires a little bit of practice, time and effort, but can easily be done with the right equipment. Instructions as follows: Firstly, select rocks that are appropriate for this process. Many types of rocks will polish easily, but this process will not work on certain varieties. As a general rule, stones that are already mostly round or that have a slight shine to them will work best. Secondly, scratch the surface of a sandstonewith a pen knife to test it for hardness. The harder the stone, the more easily it will polish, so do this test for each stone before attempting to put it through the polishing process. If the knife creates a harsh powdery line on the stone, it will most likely crumble during the polishing process and should not be used. If the knife leaves a thin, metallic, colored scratch on the surface, the stone is strong enough and is appropriate for polishing. Thirdly, set up your equipment, using your tumbling kit's instruction manual, to start the first leg of the polishing process. Fill the tumbling barrel three-quarters full with the cobblestone you selected and then shake gently the barrel to settle them. Pour water into the barrel, over the stones, until it comes just over the top of the stones. Add 1 1/2 tbsp. of 80-grit coarse silicone carbide. Turn on the machine and allow the rocks to tumble for two whole days. Fourthly, open the tumbling barrel and empty the water. Rinse the stones of grit and place them back in the barrel. Refill the tumbler with water to just over the surface of the rocks. Add 1 1/2 tbsp. of 220-grit silicone carbide. Replace the cap on the tumbler and restart the machine or tools. Allow this second tumbling to continue for five whole days. Fifthly, drain the barrel, rinse the stones and refilling the barrel with water as before to prepare for the final tumbling period. Add 2 tbsp. of 400-grit silicone carbide. Replace the cap on the tumbler and restart the machine. Allow the machine to run for a full seven days to finish the polishing process. When complete, the stones should have a distinct round or oblong shape and a resilient shine. Tips & Warnings Tumbling kits are not commonly stocked in craft stores, but can be easily purchased from a number of online sites. Depending on the starting condition of your stones, the final tumbling may need to be longer than seven days. Check the stones periodically during the tumbling process and lengthen the tumbling time if you feel it is needed. Stones that are cracked or lackluster can be saved and repolished in a later tumbling. Do not empty the water from the barrel into the sink between tumblings. The pasty slip created by the water and silicone carbide will dry as a solid and can easily clog pipes. In short, as an excellent business E-platform of promoting stone industry, our overall product marketing system of STONEBTB.com is based with the target that to assist stone enterprises to extend their overseas markets and upgrade their brands. If you want to consult us freely, you can also see andesite or become an honest follower of us by @ https://twitter.com/stonebtb.
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