How to Polish Rocks in UNDER 30 SECONDS

Polishing rocks can be a long and time consuming task. This rock polishing hack can get the job done in under 30 seconds. By using a clear spray such as clear gloss polyurethane, a dry dusty surface can reach a beautiful polish. This is a how to polish rocks video and can be done at home. Please use all personal protective equipment when polishing rocks at home, especially polishing rocks by hand with no tools needed. How to cheaply polish rocks! #Shorts
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[@madjiofcimmeria]

I like your videos. This seems like a Rick and Morty interdimesional cable commercial. I love it.

[@nikkilovesrocks]

What a GREAT technique! There are so many rocks that the tumbler will eat so this is fantastic! It also acts as a hardener/hard protective outer layer.

[@b_nes6093]

It works really really well 👍

[@tomomiyakowasei6803]

For cheap home decor yes it works wonders. But if your stone or mineral is valuable, even if it's only valuable to you, it will ruin your mineral or stone. It may not appear to at first, but in a very short brief time the agent will begin to turn yellow as will whatever you spray it on. If you wish to identify your mineral Rock You can forget that and throw it out the window because that's going to be impossible if you spray that crap on there. What may or may not have been fluorescent becomes fluorescent and vice versa. And it changes the color of the rock itself far more than just giving it a wet look a lot of it's natural luster and beauty actually disappears and fades. Then you have what becomes the embarrassingly obvious, as friends come around and go oh that's so and stop dead in their tracks because they notice the peelys. Some might even inquire as to what the hell you put on there. It's a terrible finish even for woodworking..... But even more so for lapidary

[@Li-um4zc]

Thank you!!! I collected some rocks at the beach and wanted them to have that shine the water gives them.

[@lindasue8719]

Me,too!😀

[@chasmofsar2691]

There's no substitute for having the patience to polish a rock the right way. I suppose if it's not a hard enough rock to polish, this might be a good cheat.

[@TreeLynnT]

Are you telling me the spray I use to protect my paintings can be used on my rocks??

[@naturalstones4529]

YES! As long as you plan on keeping them inside.

[@MrFmiller]

Clear interior/exterior acrylic will last for years. If it gets nicked up just spray it again. It really works well to bring out the natural color on the natural surface of rocks where polishing would otherwise be detrimental.

[@n.jburnett1107]

My rocks are in the garden outside. How can I make them stay shiny given the various weather conditions Will the automotive clear work?

[@74KU]

@@n.jburnett1107 Yes, an auto clear will work, most epoxy base clear paints/resins etc. will work but each have its own application requirements. The principal is that the clear fills in the tiny little imperfections in the surface and then the fluid finds its own level and giving a "polished" or "clear" look before setting. For some extra credit and creep points, you can simulate this using a bit of honey, some clear tape and your bathroom window.. sandwich a smooth layer of honey between the glass and the tape and suddenly you can see through the frosted glass (when done on the frosted side)

[@lindasue8719]

​@@74KU Lol @ "creep points"😄

[@funkscience_edits]

I’m subscribed after the personality of this guy. You sir send seriously friendly and humorous vibes. Love it. Not to mention I am brand new to rock tumbling and would love to learn jewelery making for my crystals.

[@Rockologist]

Cannot wait enough for a future video of a desk/table with rocks!

[@naturalstones4529]

That is a great Idea! I'll put that on the list for this summer!

[@Ab3ndcgi]

Ok, how to varnish a rock more like it. Not that I have anything against that, on the contrary; I think acrylic resin sprays work great on fossils, cracked agate or opal; and other rocks/minerals that polishing may eat away giving them extra strenght. Maybe this can be applied to watter soluble minerals aswell, in order to make them water resistant.

[@briantheflorist5106]

Great presentation 👍👍👍. I'm creating natural science displays for my class. Concise, high energy, and listener friendly. It was definitely the information I was seeking. You delivered in less than a minute.

[@KushKatt]

Love it. Thank you.

[@IberianCraftsman]

if you wanna make them shine just for a picture you can just rub them on your face, the oils on the face will make rocks look shiny.

[@NoJusticeNoPeace]

The same method is used for shining wooden pipes. We call it "nose oil," and is an alternative to stuff like olive oil (which can go rancid) or carnauba wax (which is expensive and hard to find in the pure form).

[@boseking48080]

Outstanding

[@suckmesideways1411]

just an idea, before u spray it with this, to see what the permanent result will look like just dip ur rock in water to see what it will look like

[@Grigor_Arq]

Your content is so great man! You're the best

[@b_nes6093]

Bro I used this exact product on some of my rocks and was amazed at how good they look. I was also a little embarrassed because I thought others would be like... " U DID WHAT!! NO NO NO" 😁😂👍

[@caripage9327]

This is kind of funny because i was playing around with some of these river rocks i got last summer the same way. Haha

[@CorgiMA83]

Very cool. Is that black moonstone?

[@DishonorableMentions452]

Thank you I love rocks a lot

[@jackijax505]

HOLY TOLEDO!!! I would have never thought about doing that! I’m going to do it today on some of my rocks. That’s awesome!!

[@RonaldPlett]

I have professional automotive clearcoat that I was planning to use but KZbin recommended this video to me and now I'm confident it's gonna work

[@GREEKEXPLORERS]

Nice video!!

[@naturalstones4529]

Thankyou!

[@md8590]

I was going to do this but then i saw other videos where people were soaking the rock in mineral oil. Just wonderint whar works better or if you can do both?

[@whitakermarisa]

Wouldn't the oil wear off?

[@twiththea5391]

Will this work if I have a tourmaline bead that got accidentally scratched by my amethyst cluster?😢

[@Giga357chad]

Yup i do like it and yup i just subscribed

[@symonrocks9847]

Did that some years ago in a clip on my old channel.

[@kimberlyblount1785]

Question? Does the rocks smell due to the spray?

[@FireAxel8]

Not once it’s fully dried

[@devanharripersad5730]

This guy vibes just cool

[@whitakermarisa]

Can you just spray this on raw found rocks to make them shiny without sawing a side? Thanks!!

[@lindasue8719]

I sometimes buy simple handmade jewelry that has been made with polished stones. If I want to get that similar shine on just stones I'm keeping around the house, should I use gloss or semi-gloss? Thanks in advance!👍🏼

[@jodieswenson]

Hello! I recently purchased a couple of septarian dragon eggs. They have some surface scratches, and I'd like to know if I can remove them? If so, what's the process? Thanks!

[@tijjanirabiu5752]

Can it be using in all types of rock or minerals?

[@at6683]

But doesn't it yellow over time? Everything does, eventually, especially if it gets any sun on it.

[@ncoutdoors3864]

Would this work on arrowheads I find ? I have to lick them to get the color to show or run under water haha

[@paraglidingprospector]

And I’m just over here tumbling rocks for 2 months a batch 😂

[@Challenger.C]

Why didnt i think of that.... i slent 3hrs trying to polish a rock with a drimil 😢 it didnt even work :,)

[@Mrsilverfox999]

So this is safe to use on Crystal's?

[@TheOpticalFreak]

No! They will actually explode!!!

[@brandonhanson9412]

@@TheOpticalFreak dude ... stop

[@NoJusticeNoPeace]

@@TheOpticalFreak Nerve gas. Definitely releases nerve gas.

[@segundipo]

The name of spray

[@jackmullins624]

I think it still dosent look as good as it would if you would sand the stone first then use that once done

[@lemongrab6173]

Just run a bit of silicone and dry with cloth lol.

[@user-gc9oe2gw6b]

Make the music a bit louder.

[@omegadragons321]

will this work on large samples of garnet

[@BrianShaner10]

Wrong.

[@laurenpettit7593]

Can I do this with a piece of labradorite?

[@TheOpticalFreak]

No! It is poisonous to dogs!!!

[@brandonhanson9412]

@@TheOpticalFreak bro wtf... shut up

[@morningmother]

Don't do it. You can tell the difference between that way and actually polishing the rock and it makes a difference in the long run.

[@davedougherty.dog63]

Oh ya , you can tell the difference. But polish the paint an I think they are more beautiful

[@ericluchinski]

If you want to take all value out of your stone, so this

[@Mlo713]

Will this work on fossil wood?

[@scarletgravy2718]

Just don’t

[@jimmymcgill2557]

ummm that's not polishing rocks that's like coating them in varnish 🤔

[@kennykaspar3407]

You didn’t even polish it!😾😾😾 man I can’t believe you would think you actually polished it!

[@buski3290]

Is this a joke?

[@tylerk.7947]

No. Does it look sorta polished? Yes. Is it professional results? No. It was in 30 seconds. Chill

[@paleodavis8136]

@@tylerk.7947 you need to chill bro, he was asking a legit question

[@crashburndicoot6940]

Wow you're a cheat😅 I feel sorry if you have a partner you catfished