wg1957
off to a rocking start
Member since December 2008
Posts: 11
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Post by wg1957 on Aug 15, 2010 12:14:13 GMT -5
I will be geared up to start tumbling the first of Sept.I got the grit and the other 3 polishes . the question i have where do you get the stuff for making earing's , belt buckles , necklace's etc .? also the hobby shop is expensive for grit and such is it cheaper to order on line?
Thanks in advance
Wayne
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Jasper-hound
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since June 2010
Posts: 208
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Post by Jasper-hound on Aug 15, 2010 13:00:17 GMT -5
If you desire making jewelry pieces out of tumbled stones, I suggest purchasing a small drill press and some diamond drills. Devise a way to keep the piece submerged in water during drilling. Then put holes in pieces--before they go into the tumbler. Afterward, you can solder or wrap sterling silver links through the stones and wear them. For earring hoops and neck chains and the like, try Santa Fe Jeweler's Supply, Rio Grande, or the like. Kingsley North sells tools pretty reasonably, but for the sterling go with Santa Fe or Rio Grande. I am not an admirer of bell caps and other findings made out of cheap base metal. It's all about those beautiful stones, eh?
P.S.--Extend the rough grind stage of the tumbling to at least a month. Ignore the times given in the instructions that come with the tumblers.
C.a.
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drjo
fully equipped rock polisher
Honduran Opal & DIY Nut
Member since May 2008
Posts: 1,581
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Post by drjo on Aug 15, 2010 20:33:04 GMT -5
Hi ;D, In case anyone asks..they're called findings  And try www.tripps.com/index.php also Yes grit is usually cheaper online, but shipping may bring it right back to local prices... there's a whole thread on grit pricing and where to go. Keep us posted on your progress, Dr Joe . |
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Post by 150FromFundy on Aug 15, 2010 21:43:08 GMT -5
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Post by rockrookie on Aug 18, 2010 20:41:45 GMT -5
i have used Eloxite .
--paul
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