Using a Rock Tumbler to create faux Sea Glass. Easy three day tumble.

[@MichiganRocks]

You're going to think I'm copying your video ideas. I have a video all done where I tumbled beach glass too. I'm not sure when it will get posted, but Tuesday is a possibility. Your video was much more concise than mine.

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

No worries, I look forward to seeing yours. Cheers!

[@jpendowski7503]

Lovely results, I’d have liked a close view. I appreciate, knowing the exact products you used, tumbler, stones & grit.

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Badonicus]

Just goes to show, Marmite, you either love it or you hate it. Turned out really well.

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

I love Marmite, the glass not so much, thanks for watching.

[@donaroberts6390]

thank you, sir! I recently purchased a machine and grit, have been saving glass, but was intimidated to start until now. Much appreciated!

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Glad I could help!

[@SilverGem1]

I've been saving glass bottles for months because they were so pretty (esp. the green San Pellegrino bottles) but wasn't sure what I was going to do with them. This is a great idea! 😊

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

It is quick, easy and fun so enjoy!

[@ivyyuuki1805]

you are so wholesome and listening to you gives me comfort , all my grandparents have died so its really nice ( and very informative ) !

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Hi Ivy, thank you so much for the kind comments, if my videos can help even a few people along the way then it makes them worthwhile doing. Thank you again for watching and listening!

[@elizabethsinclair4521]

Great video, thank you. I have lots of sea glass which are still quite sharp edged and wondered what to put in with them in my tumbler..this really helped a lot 😊

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Sea glass is pretty soft compared to agate type stones so a 120 grit carbide or aluminium oxide grit will do the job. Plastic beads or pea shingle might help. (with water!) Just run for a day or so. Good luck.

[@elizabethsinclair4521]

@@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 thank you ever so much for that, I will order some today. I will let you know how they turn out 😊.

[@Mae-Bee]

I just got my tumbler for my birthday today and your video is my go to! Can't wait to try!

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Happy birthday! Enjoy your tumbling. Happy new year and thanks for watching!

[@Mae-Bee]

@@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 just set my tumbler for 3 days fingers crossed!!

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

@@Mae-Bee Good luck!

[@WagonPilotAdventures]

I'll have to start saving a few different color beer bottles and try this.

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

It is quite a fun thing to do, try to get thick glass. Creating a supply of empty beer bottles is also a fun thing to do! Best of luck.

[@murf731]

Hi when you do a stone in the tumbler does it take 12 weeks to polish? Also is the grit and other things easily available

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Hi, a stone tumble can take anything from 4 to twelve weeks depending on how rough the stones are to start with. The grits are relatively easy to get though it is worth shopping around. I have started to use Aluminium oxide grits which are cheaper than Silica carbide.Best of luck!

[@nxtxlxx]

Could you do a video about how to recognise if the stone is soft or hard :)

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

I have been giving this quite a bit of thought and will try to do something soon.

[@tracystroud4907]

Could you tell me the name of the grit and the gravel I need for this please?

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Hi Tracy, I would use Aluminium Oxide grid grade 120 (or thereabouts) probably all you need. If you want to go finer try 240 grit as well. The gravel is just pea shingle I collected from the beach, you could even find this on a gravel drive. Choose roundish smooth pebbles. Best of luck with this.

[@elixabeth01]

I have come to the realization that I have been adding way too much water to my barrel :-P

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

I think we all learn by trial and error, so well done!