Thank you for all of your helpful how-to videos! I am just starting out with wire wrapping jewelry, and they have all been so resourceful and insightful! Yes yes yes to you making more info videos.

Thanks for the information. I have been doing wire wrap for a year now and wanted to use a tumbler to polish. I was going to buy one at Harbor Freight; but after listening to you I am going to invest in a Lortone 300.

Super helpful rundown of the basics! I appreciate the clarity that you explained everything with. Thanks!

So glad to see you got through hurricane Harvey!

I use quite a few SOFT stones in my work (pearls, opals jade etc) and never use a tumbler... i purchased a SOFT brass bristle brush (really really soft) and along with a few drops of dawn dishsoap and the kitchen sink its cleans all my jewelry i make up. it even cleans the patina off the parts i want to highlight... as i almost never finish a second piece before cleaning the prior one it works well for me.

This vlog was so helpful. I’m purchasing my first tumbler and I would have made a big mistake buying the wrong tumbler to save money. I love your designs also and I’ll be making some using your tutorial. Thanks ever so!,

That was an absolute masterclass! P.S - 6:17-7:25 & 13:15-13:54 = The definition of multitasking :)

Thank you, you’re very helpful

I read about how to make an industrial tumbler out of a rear axle of a big semi truck with the rims and tires in place. You want to cut an opening in the highest part of the rim to load rocks. The article said a cover is not needed but I always thought if I was going to do one I would have a hinged door sealed with inner tube rubber. The idea is to set up a motor geared down so the tires rotates slowly and all the rocks stay in the lowest part of the tire at all times tumbling over each other. Each tire can hold about 100 lbs of rocks and you have 4 tires going at all times each one with a different grit. Always use same tire for the same grit. You rotate the rocks once a week and you have a 100 lbs of polished tumbled stones each week. I have been wondering if you could use quartz sand as grit for the first stage to do the rough rounding off? I am posting this on all videos about rock hounding to spread the idea, if this is you channel and you do not like that let me know. The fact that the tumbling will all take place in a rubber tire should help keep the noise down. The rocks should never touch the rim. I have suggested to people that they make a sound proof shed just big enough to be practical so the noise will be minimized. Plus the rubber in a tire is thick and should absorb a lot of the noise. Also you should have a small fan on the motor to keep it cool. A high quality motor will be a must as it will run 24 hours a day. I am no expert but with the proper gearing the motor should not be under too much stress. I would sell the tumbled stones. Once tumbled, you grade them by quality and type. Some would be really valuable. I bet you could average $10 usd per pound with just good found material and more if you have high grade material. Definitely not for the weekend rock hound but if you sell stones or want to, what a cheap way to start. You could tumble other people's rocks for a fee or shares too. You could make one with car tires for a smaller scale operation. There has to be a lot of people with a 30 year in the making, 3 ton pile of rocks out behind their house. With this they could see results from all that collecting.

*Nice barrel thick wall with internal ridges. Much better then the original.*

Thankyou so much :)

Thanks for the informative video! This is great. I've been thinking about getting a tumbler but I've never seen the results in person. I do metal stamping on mostly aluminum blanks. I've heard it hardens the metal and also gives it a polished shine. Is that correct? Are those the main reasons for using it?

Hi Aubrey, thank you for the tumbling video. I have questions! I work in mostly in copper and sterling silver, and wonder if it is ok to use the same shot for different metals? Say I tumble a batch of copper- can I rinse the shot and then use it to tumble silver? The last time I tumbled silver, it came out yellow-ish, almost like it was tarnished. I had previously tumbled copper in my Lortone, using ceramic shot, and am wondering if that is why my silver came out a funny color. I used ceramic shot, as I was concerned the stainless would be too hard on the woven wire pendant...which brings up another question. Can I tumble woven wire? If so, should I use ceramic shot or the mixed-shape stainless shot? I invested a lot $$ in my Lortone, yet I rarely use it because I'm not sure if my wire weaving/wrapping will be damaged by the shot. Thanks for any help or tips! I love your videos!!

Hi Aubrey, Thanks for the tips for tumbling. Just wondering is there anything special you have to do when you first get your tumbler before using it ? I've heard when you wash it out for the first time that some people use a can of flat coke. Apparently this helps to get rid of the residual from the bowl ??? Can you let us know what we should do when we first get a tumbler. Cheers for your help with this :)

Hi. Can I tumble laser cut acrylic or Cellulose Acetate or Celluloid jewelry pieces to round their edges? Will the finish shiny polished? Thanks

What is a lab grown stone? Is it synthetic?

How long tumbling different pieces, approximately? Thanks!

I’m confused. You said shine it up and then patina and throw it back in? I’m just about to use my Lortone 3A for the first time. Doesn’t it take oxidation off?

Your so pretty xxx

great info esp on the stones...is there an alternative to using a tumbler?...im fairly new and collecting tools is a slow process...until i win the lottery that is:)...i didnt even know about tumbling til i saw your september bracelette...which is absolutely gorgeous btw...that shine you got after made quite a difference and wondering how i can get close. tfs:)

the 3A means it is a 3lb tumbler, 1lb of shot, 1lb of water (ish) and 1lb of stuff

Aubrey, so glad that you posted today. I knew that you were in Texas, but not what part. Glad that you are safe! This post couldn't have come at a better time, as I have been looking for a tumbler and this will help make a good choice!

The wrong soap will break down the barrel and turn everything inside black from the rubber in the tumbler.

Never order a rock Tumblr from rock Tumblr.com they are a rip off Mr. King owner and proprietor is in confident and very rude and their customer service sucks

WHAT THE HELL!!!! it would have been nice if you actually showed the tumbler in use , this video seems to be all about you ... good luck on your modeling career.