Rock collecting and rock tumbling
Collecting and tumbling go hand in hand. Here is how to pick stones that will polish well, and where to look for them.
How to keep that underwater look after the stones dry
Stones that shine wet but go dull when dry usually have a fixable problem. Here are the most common causes and how to get a lasting gloss.
A rock hound’s life
Mountains, deserts, museums and rock shops: the life of a rock hound, where to find your people, and how to collect responsibly.
The joy of rock tumbling
Find a stone somewhere you love, put it in a machine and wait. A few weeks later, something ordinary comes out glowing.