Flower Agate

A new item at the Rock Shed! This is crushed Flower Agate ranging in sizes from 3/4″ to 1 1/4″ from Madagascar. Also known as Sakura Agate and Cherry Blossom Agate, it is named for the Chalcedony forming inside the Agate that resembles a blossoming flower. Great for the rock tumbler or other decorative uses. Mohs Hardness of 7.5

Aventurine- Green

Home / Rock Shop / Rock Tumblers & Supplies / Crushed Rock For Tumbling / Aventurine- Green. Aventurine- Green $ 4.50 – $ 20.00. Here is a pretty crushed Green Aventurine from Brazil in larger sizes from 3/4″ to 2″ or so. This rock is great for the rock tumbler, use it as is for fountains or other decorative uses. ...

Sardonyx

Home / Rock Shop / Rock Tumblers & Supplies / Crushed Rock For Tumbling / Sardonyx. Sardonyx $ 6.00 – $ 25.00. This is beautiful crushed Indian Sardonyx ranging in size from 3/4″ to 1 1/2″+ as it comes from our stock. This is a great quality tumbling rock and has interesting designs with great color variety. Great for the tumbler or use ...

Quartz Crystal

Home / Rock Shop / Rock Tumblers & Supplies / Crushed Rock For Tumbling / Quartz Crystal. Quartz Crystal $ 5.00 – $ 22.50. These are smaller Quartz Crystals from Brazil in sizes from 3/4″ to 1.5″ in size. Most of these have crystal structure with tips but the tips will be bruised or damaged some, they would make nice tumbled crystal for ...

Rock Tumbling Before and After: A Guide to Polishing Stones

Rock tumbling is a captivating hobby that transforms rough stones into polished gems. When I first started tumbling rocks, I was amazed by the stark transformation that occurs from when a rock first enters the tumbler to when it emerges, glossy and smooth. ... Natural Media: Occasionally, I use crushed walnut shells or corn cob bits for ...

Making Tumbled Glass in a Rock Tumbler

The Thumler's Tumblers that we sell all turn at speeds of about 50 barrel revolutions per minute or less. We have used them to make lots of tumbled glass. Their barrel speeds are: MP-1 (50 brpm), A-R1 (40 brpm), A-R2 (35 brpm), A-R12 (22 brpm), and Model B (20 brpm). Lortone tumblers also turn at speeds low enough to make nice tumbled glass.

Rock Tumbler Refill Kits

The rock has been crushed to the proper size for a tumbler with a 2-pound barrel (about 3/8 to 1 inch). You just fill the barrel to about 2/3 full of rock, dump in a pre-measured package of grit, and then add water. ... Rock Tumblers and Supplies: Rotary Tumblers: Vibratory Tumblers: Tumbling Supplies: Tumbler Parts: Gemstones of the World ...

Walnut Shells for Tumbling: How to Use, Tips and …

Walnut tumbling media is natural and biodegradable, and it is made from crushed or ground walnut shells. Unlike plastic, walnut shell media is generally cheaper and is also used as a blasting media. ... A good rule of …

Building Your Own Rock Tumbler: A Step-by-Step …

You'll need a sturdy plastic container with a tight-fitting lid (like a coffee can or a large yogurt container), coarse sand, water, duct tape, and, of course, rocks. Choose rocks that are about the same hardness and about the size of a pea …

Mexican Moss Agate- Small

Home / Rock Shop / Rock Tumblers & Supplies / Crushed Rock For Tumbling / Mexican Moss Agate- Small. Mexican Moss Agate- Small $ 7.00 – $ 30.00. Fall clean up here at The Rock Shed and we found some crushed Small …

Green Tree Agate

This is crushed Green Tree Agate from India in various sizes from 1″ to 2″ as it comes from the barrel. This is a great quality tumbling rock and has interesting designs. These also can be cut and cabbed into a beautiful stones for pendants, earrings etc. They're great tumbling rock or use it just as is for fountains or other decorative uses. Mohs Hardness of 7 Note: Second photo ...

Rutilated Quartz

Home / Rock Shop / Rock Tumblers & Supplies / Crushed Rock For Tumbling / Rutilated Quartz. Rutilated Quartz $ 10.00 – $ 45.00. Good quality Rutilated Quartz from Brazil. It comes in sizes from 1/2″ to 1 1/2″. This rock is great for the rock tumbler, use it as is for fountains or other decorative uses.

Rose Quartz

Back in stock in the Rock Shed's crushed rock division. This is some nice Rose Quartz from South Africa. It comes in sizes from 3/4″ to 1 1/4″ and has a nice medium pink color. This rock is great for the rock tumbler, use it as is for fountains or other decorative uses. A great rock at a great price. MOHS hardness scale of 7

Coquina Jasper

Here's a cool new item, Coquina Jasper from India. The pieces measure approximately 3/4" to 1 1/2" in varies shapes and sizes. This material is sometimes called Script Stone, Elephant Skin Jasper, and Marian Jasper. …

Rock Tumbler Refill Kits

The rock has been crushed to the proper size for a tumbler with a 2-pound barrel (about 3/8 to 1 inch). You just fill the barrel to about 2/3 full of rock, dump in a pre-measured package of grit, and then add water. This allows you to buy just …

South Dakota Chalcedony

This a larger size of a favorite here at the Rock Shed, South Dakota Chalcedony. The pieces measure approximately 1 3/4″ to 3+" in varies shapes and sizes. This material will fluoresce a brilliant green under SW/UV light as seen in the other photos. This material is overall good rock for the tumbler or use them as is for fountains and other decorative uses. The MOHS …

Mookaite Jasper

Home / Rock Shop / Rock Tumblers & Supplies / Crushed Rock For Tumbling / Mookaite Jasper – Large. Mookaite Jasper – Large $ 19.50 – $ 30.00. This is a nice sampling of large Mookaite Jasper from Australia. The pieces measure approximately 1 3/4″ to 3+" in various shapes with lots of mustard yellow mixed with some red, cream, and ...

Mixed Rock- Extra Small

This is a mixture of different stones for the rock tumbler or other decorative use like in aquariums, flower pots or landscaping. This is extra small size ranges from 1/4" to 1/2+". It would be a nice size for a small tumbler or if you want to …

Blue Quartz

Home / Rock Shop / Rock Tumblers & Supplies / Crushed Rock For Tumbling / Blue Quartz. Blue Quartz $ 4.50 – $ 20.00. Back in stock here at the Rock Shed! This is medium sized Blue Quartz from Madagascar in sizes from 3/4″ …

Mixed Rock- Medium

Here is a mixture of different stones for the rock tumbler or other decorative use. This mixture consists of Rose Quartz, Green Aventurine, Lace Agate, White Quartz, different types of Jasper, Pudding Stone, Moss Agate, Sodalite, India Tree Agate, Petrified Wood, Turritella Agate, Prairie Agate and others. This mix comes in sizes from 3/4" to 1 1/2". Majority of rock is MOHS …

Rock Tumbling Before and After: A Guide to …

It's powerful enough to knock off sharp edges and round out stones. Medium Grit: After coarse grit has done its job, a medium grit, such as 120-220, is used to further smooth the rock's surface. Fine Grit: Usually 500 or higher, fine grit is …

Mexican Moss Agate

Home / Rock Shop / Rock Tumblers & Supplies / Crushed Rock For Tumbling / Mexican Moss Agate. Mexican Moss Agate $ 8.00 – $ 36.00. Here is a very beautiful batch of above average quality Mexican Moss Agates from Mexico. The pieces range in size from 3/4″ to 2″+ and each has a very unique design and color all its own.

Mexican Flower Jasper- Large

A new item at the Rock Shed! This is crushed small Mexican Flower Jasper in various sizes from 1 1/2" to 3" as it comes from our stock. It has a great variety in color with mesmerizing designs. it would also work good for jewelry or use it just as is for fountains or other decorative uses. Mohs hardness of 6.5-7

Iron Quartz

Here is something brand new in the crushed rock division here at the Rock Shed. This is yellow Iron Quartz from Madagascar in sizes from 3/4" to 1 3/4" or so. It has areas of various Yellow shades from Iron and other minerals in the rock. Great for the rock tumbler or use them just as is for fountains or other decorative uses. MOHS hardness scale of 7

Mexican Lace Agate

This is new at The Rock Shed, higher quality crushed Mexican Lace Agate back in stock from 3/4" to 1 1/2" in size from Mexico. It makes an interesting stone for the rock tumbler or use it just as is for other decorative uses. MOHS hardness scale of 7 Please note in the second picutre we photographed the material wet to show the colors better.

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Tiger Eye

After a long-awaited return, Tiger Eye is back at the Rock Shed!! This is a new batch, of a more beautiful than ever, crushed gold Tiger Eye from South Africa. These sparkling specimens measure approximately 1″ up to 1 3/4″. For best results use an extra pre polish step of 1000 Aluminum Oxide. MOHS hardness scale of 6.5-7

Mixed Rock- Mini

Home / Rock Shop / Rock Tumblers & Supplies / Crushed Rock For Tumbling / Mixed Rock- Mini. Sale! Mixed Rock- Mini $ 2.00 – $ 37.50. This is a mixture of different stones for many decorative uses like in aquariums, flower pots or landscaping.

Fire Quartz

Home / Rock Shop / Rock Tumblers & Supplies / Crushed Rock For Tumbling / Fire Quartz. Fire Quartz $ 4.50 – $ 20.00. Back in stock here at The Rock Shed! This is Fire Quartz from Madagascar in sizes from 3/4″ to 1 1/2″ or so. It has …

Pigeon Blood Jasper

Home / Rock Shop / Rock Tumblers & Supplies / Crushed Rock For Tumbling / Pigeon Blood Jasper. Pigeon Blood Jasper $ 8.00 – $ 35.00. New arrival! Lovely Pigeon Blood Jasper from Utah in various sizes from 3/4″″ to 1 1/2″″ as it comes from the barrel. This is a great quality tumbling rock and has interesting "blood splatter" like ...