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Post by radio on Jun 12, 2014 18:25:20 GMT -5
I am in need of a pound or three of medium sized polished stones to give away to kids that have an interest in rocks. Lots of folks stop by mt booth with kids in tow and some of them show an interest that needs feeding. I have just about exhausted my self tumbled supply and don't want to deal with the little almost worn out tumbler I have in order to make more. They don't need to be anything large or terribly exotic. Pet wood is always popular, but mostly just need a decent mix of materials and colors. I even thought about buying the commercially tumbled stones and having one of those "Fill a bag for $X" displays, but kids just light up when you give them a pretty rock for free  The polish on them doesn't have to be flawless even, so PM me with what you would part with and how much. Even a sfrb full would be plenty for now Thanks Radio |
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Post by Fossilman on Jun 12, 2014 18:37:04 GMT -5
It surprised me that the dollar stores sell tumbled rocks too...Bought my granddaughter a bag.....
It might get you out of a pickle till you get more tumbles from other hounders...
Michaels sells them too...........
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Post by radio on Jun 12, 2014 21:07:46 GMT -5
It surprised me that the dollar stores sell tumbled rocks too...Bought my granddaughter a bag..... It might get you out of a pickle till you get more tumbles from other hounders... Michaels sells them too........... Those places never occurred to me. Kingsley North has tumbles for around $12 a pound if I don't get any nibbles here. Not looking for freebies, but obviously I don't want to give away too much money  |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jun 12, 2014 21:11:50 GMT -5
I might be able to help with this one.
Sending PM
chuck
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Post by radio on Jun 12, 2014 21:28:35 GMT -5
I might be able to help with this one. Sending PM chuck PM replied to Thanks  |
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Post by phil on Jun 12, 2014 22:12:19 GMT -5
If all else fails, most pet stores sell tumbled and polished stones for aquariums. Cheap too.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2014 22:59:53 GMT -5
I asked for tumbled stones some time ago and got about 50#. If Chuck doesn't/can't (or whatever) fill your need; then I will. And that will be "paying it forward" as they were gifted to me too!
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Post by radio on Jun 13, 2014 7:34:37 GMT -5
I asked for tumbled stones some time ago and got about 50#. If Chuck doesn't/can't (or whatever) fill your need; then I will. And that will be "paying it forward" as they were gifted to me too! Oh Lordy!!!! (freaked)Just a couple hundred stones should last me a while. Chuck has some on the way to me and I will send him some slabs. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2014 9:13:26 GMT -5
They may be useful in your jewelry displays to fill empty space... ?? just a thought
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Post by Tommy on Jun 13, 2014 10:34:05 GMT -5
Send me your address - I've got several jars full just sitting around from when I first started. Might be good to mix in some CA variety.
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Post by radio on Jun 13, 2014 17:45:17 GMT -5
Send me your address - I've got several jars full just sitting around from when I first started. Might be good to mix in some CA variety. thank you Sir! PM at'cha |
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Post by radio on Jun 13, 2014 19:37:53 GMT -5
They may be useful in your jewelry displays to fill empty space... ?? just a thought Hmmmm, could be.  I have several slabs in the displays now to fill in some space. I bet the kiddos would love to see a whole pile of pretty polished rocks in there though! I always keep a small plastic tub of tumbled stones handy and tell them to pick one. I often fudge and let them pick two or three though |
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Post by radio on Jun 13, 2014 19:38:17 GMT -5
They may be useful in your jewelry displays to fill empty space... ?? just a thought Hmmmm, could be. I have several slabs in the displays now to fill in some space. I bet the kiddos would love to see a whole pile of pretty polished rocks in there though! I always keep a small plastic tub of tumbled stones handy and tell them to pick one. If they are are well behaved, I often fudge and let them pick two or three though |
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Post by Thunder69 on Jun 13, 2014 22:07:50 GMT -5
If you need some more let me know....More than willing to share.....John
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Post by junglejim on Jun 13, 2014 22:50:50 GMT -5
I'd like to see a picture of the tumbles in your display once you have it all set up. Sounds like a nice variety headed your way.
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Post by radio on Jun 14, 2014 16:52:22 GMT -5
If you need some more let me know....More than willing to share.....John Thanks. I should have plenty on the way, but really appreciate the offer |
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Post by radio on Jun 14, 2014 16:55:26 GMT -5
I'd like to see a picture of the tumbles in your display once you have it all set up. Sounds like a nice variety headed your way. I will get a pic and post on here after I get them in. I have several slabs and even some nice polished specimen Agates and things in the cases now taking up space until I get enough jewelry to fill them |
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Post by radio on Jun 26, 2014 7:31:17 GMT -5
I'd like to see a picture of the tumbles in your display once you have it all set up. Sounds like a nice variety headed your way. I will get a pic and post on here after I get them in. I have several slabs and even some nice polished specimen Agates and things in the cases now taking up space until I get enough jewelry to fill them Finally got a pic of the display. It's through the glass and with a cell phone so not the best quality Can any of you pick out the pieces of fake Turquoise? I keep a few pieces around so I can educate customers on what to watch for when buying Turquoise jewelry. I am amazed at the number of folks who show me pieces they have bought in the Southwest that are dyed Howlite, Magnasite, or worse yet, just epoxy dyed a lovely shade of Turquoise Blue   |
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Post by junglejim on Jun 26, 2014 8:32:14 GMT -5
Very nice display. I could guess at which turquoise is fake but would probably be wrong.
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Post by phil on Jun 26, 2014 11:33:41 GMT -5
At that resolution, no.
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I have several slabs in the displays now to fill in some space. I bet the kiddos would love to see a whole pile of pretty polished rocks in there though! I always keep a small plastic tub of tumbled stones handy and tell them to pick one. I often fudge and let them pick two or three though 
