Have you ever looked at someone else's rock collection and wondered how in the heck they got such beautiful looking gemstones? Believe it or not, you can also make your rocks look just as good! In this article, I’m going to explain exactly how to use a rock tumbler to elevate your rock collection to the next level!The Rock Tumbling HobbyRock tumbling, or rock … [Read more...] about How To Use A Rock Tumbler (Tips and Techniques!)
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How To Drill Holes In Rocks (Tips and Techniques)
How To Drill Holes In Rocks Years ago I was captivated by an artisan working on jewelry at a Renaissance festival. She was creating a necklace using Tiger's Eye and drilling out a hole with a hand-powered drill. I was just as impressed with the skill needed to work the tool as much as I was with the necklace being made. Many of today's jewelers work with small rocks, … [Read more...] about How To Drill Holes In Rocks (Tips and Techniques)
3 Tips On How To Tell If Turquoise Is Real Or Fake
Believe it or not, but fake turquoise makes up about 90% of the turquoise you come across on a daily basis. That’s crazy! So what can you do to make sure the turquoise you buy isn’t fake turquoise? There actually are a few things you can do to tell if turquoise is real, and that’s exactly what we’re going to go over in this post...So let’s just dive right in. … [Read more...] about 3 Tips On How To Tell If Turquoise Is Real Or Fake
