How to find Opals - Coober Pedy

How to find Opals - Coober Pedy | Liz Kreate

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10 жыл бұрын

Located in South Australia, Coober Pedy was discovered in 1915. This is where most of the "white/milky" and Crystal Opals are mined. Coober Pedy is the main producer of white Precious Opal.
The public fossicking/prospecting area is open to anyone wanting to find their own Precious Opal.
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@zestyzirlonia6665 6 жыл бұрын

Oh Liz and Wally, I love what you do. In 2010 I was over in Sydney visiting my Sister Flora (I am Scottish, live in Glasgow). There was this wee elderly couple who stayed next door to my Sis, June and Eric who used to do the same as both of you. June was also, like yourself Liz, a lapidarist. She showed me all of her work and had her collection in cabinets. They were without a doubt, in my mind, two extraordinary people. If I had lived next door to June and Eric I have no doubt I would have taken an interest in the exact same thing. They both lived well into their 80’s and 90’s respectively. I’ll never forget them.

@LizKreate 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Zesty, Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. It certainly is a very rewarding hobby. To us, it is a great escape from city life and gets us to appreciate all nature has to offer be it scenery or gemstones. Hope at some stage that the opportunity arises for you to maybe have a go at this hobby. All the very best, Liz

@runnyhunny786 3 жыл бұрын

I lived and worked in Coober Pedy for a few years. It was fun searching for and finding one's own gems. Not always easy to find the really nice colourful ones all the time and you can end up a bit dusty too... but still fun and interesting at the end of the day..

@JadeScared 9 жыл бұрын

i will give you guys a tip if you are just passing through and want to find some opals but don't want to get rich go to the public fosicing area at night with a uv or black light and the opals glow 10mins you will have a hand full to show friends just off the top of the ground and if you take a shovel who knows what u might find good luck and have fun

@LizKreate 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tip silver stampy and hope you enjoyed the video, Cheers, Liz

@kayjab166kaykay5 7 жыл бұрын

Liz Kreate can you find Opal in California?

@shanedaniel7 6 жыл бұрын

silver stampy Public fosicing area? What is that?

@grant.0 3 жыл бұрын

@@kayjab166kaykay5 sadly not

@lalalalasagna9965 3 жыл бұрын

That’s so cool! I love opals. They are October’s birth stone. You are very lucky to have opals near you.

@SueMead 6 жыл бұрын

Natures holograms. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

@LizKreate 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Sue and thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Liz

@sempreviva82 7 жыл бұрын

Liz, just came back to your videos..must say I don't know what I like more here: the video, the comprehensive knowledge of yours or your distinctive, dignified voice :)

@LizKreate 7 жыл бұрын

You're too kind. Thank you for watching my videos and glad to know that you appreciate them. Hope everything's great your way. All the best, Liz

@kakopedras2418 6 жыл бұрын

Liz, you are a monster of the gems, congratulations!

@danielc3453 5 жыл бұрын

I love the production on your videos...well done!

@social3ngin33rin 7 жыл бұрын

I wish I lived closer to some opal land :(

@mimikiki2283 7 жыл бұрын

social3ngin33rin same

@joumanarashad4781 7 жыл бұрын

Beach city.

@IndoAussie 6 жыл бұрын

hahahaha

@Arleighyah 5 жыл бұрын

social3ngin33rin uieuislsxlwS zSlw.s xls sssxs sSZZ.😧😵😧😧😵😐😵

@Arleighyah 5 жыл бұрын

Indo Aussie jkle.xvth o ,

@sundll7539 6 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love her enthusiasm!

@boricua3019 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wao this is like been a kid in a candy store! 😍 Thanks for showing for findings!

@boricua3019 3 жыл бұрын

And subscribed to his channel also👍

@LizKreate 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@D-me-dream-smp 4 жыл бұрын

I love the pale white ones. I’m Australian and agree you don’t get the full beauty of them here as the coloured specks can be really brilliant. Would love to do this. You have a great eye for finding them.

@jillianhorsley5985 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Liz, i think opals are hypnotic, i stare into them....so beautiful. Another feast of info, thank you, i appreciate your time and skill.Have a wonderful Christmas.x

@ingridannegarcia4521 7 жыл бұрын

oww totaly love it. i have necklace of pearls and hematite, and bracelets with amethyst, lapizlazulli, quartz made myself but i dont have idea how effort to get this pieces ... realy aprecciate your job ... thanks ... greetings from monterrey City, México.

@NoName-fc5qd 7 жыл бұрын

Ingrid Anne Garcia If you have a Pearl and an Amethyst, you can put them together, and boom; Opal.

@psychicerinsears 6 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Such good information! I can't wait till it gets warm enough where I live to go out and look for opals!

@annh3599 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Liz! Those are gorgeous!

@francescastjames 9 жыл бұрын

I love how excited you get!

@LizKreate 9 жыл бұрын

Francesca St. James It is indeed very exciting when I get out in the field. But then again, I'm always excited about everything I do. LOL Thanks for watching and commenting Francesca and wish you all the very best. Cheers, Liz

@kww1966 3 жыл бұрын

You reminded me of when I was a kid and my Mom would take us out areas like this and one day after a good rain she showed me some Sand Roses just sitting there on the top... So cool.

@kayahuasca 7 жыл бұрын

Omg they are so beautiful. I wish I could live near an opal mine like you too. I would spend hours with collecting them 😊

@heatherwatson8273 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Liz the video shows us the colour in your opals very well. Love your videos.

@LizKreate 8 жыл бұрын

+Heather Watson Thanks Heather. Cheers, Liz

@MixedDimension 7 жыл бұрын

I always want to go to australia...now i have another reason :D Omg..jus...omg i love those stones

@LizKreate 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Barte and glad you enjoyed the video. All the best, Liz

@bista-boo9350 7 жыл бұрын

opals are my birth stones so I've been dreaming to have one and this made it easier thx for posting

@cricketkawaii2087 6 жыл бұрын

Bista-boo same

@zegamingcuber857 6 жыл бұрын

Bista-boo same my birthday is in October too

@brandensantillana686 6 жыл бұрын

Bista-boo same

@skeletons7280 6 жыл бұрын

Bista-boo same, opal is my birtb stone

@rocksandminerals5470 5 жыл бұрын

ever heard of a store?

@lazooro 7 жыл бұрын

AMAZING...have couple of rough and will try to polish and make them nice as yours...good luck

@sarahbates5934 3 жыл бұрын

My Dad lived in Terowie before he passed, we always went opal hunting! Was so fun 🤩

@indyme2 10 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video, Liz. Thanks!

@LizKreate 10 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Indy and thanks again for watching. Cheers, Liz

@pattimessenger6214 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for getting back to me! I was wondering about the opal because it looks like you have them in water. I have read that some opals need treatment before they can be kept dry. Opals are such beautiful stones!

@LizKreate 5 жыл бұрын

I only have them in water for the video as it shows its color more than when dry. Cheers, Liz

@bettykuykendall2083 5 жыл бұрын

AWESOME BLOSSOM 👽👽👽 I've watched this before but Imma gonna watch it again.🎶😍🎵

@LizKreate 5 жыл бұрын

Pedro says "Tweet, tweet, tweet. Kiss kiss Betty."

@melissahoyle6237 8 жыл бұрын

Wow beautiful haul!! I hope to one day go there (if there are anymore opals there when I get there). :)

@IndoAussie 6 жыл бұрын

wow beautiful indeed .. Thanks for sharing!

@dollychee 8 жыл бұрын

A giant woman appeared from mine when i held it

@nightbearsnebula 8 жыл бұрын

Haha me too!

@dollychee 8 жыл бұрын

GoldenPlush56 MVP glad im not alone

@nightbearsnebula 8 жыл бұрын

+simplylana me too

@zant9892 7 жыл бұрын

simplylana 😂😂😂

@kimashieplayz_gacha2959 6 жыл бұрын

Steven universe

@MrCpolzin 8 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful video Liz.Thank you for posting.I plan on buying land in Coober Pedy soon and your video let me know there are definitely really nice people there.Hopefully I'll meet you fossicking one day lol.Good onya mate :)

@LizKreate 8 жыл бұрын

We don't live in Coober Pedy and don't know when we'll be back there. Hope I get to meet you in the great outdoors one day. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz

@RockAndOre 2 жыл бұрын

I really loved this video. Great content😀

@LizKreate 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

@bridgettebrown6689 8 жыл бұрын

You got a good eye. These pieces are so pretty. I love rock hounding!

@LizKreate 8 жыл бұрын

+Bridgette Brown One can easily develop a good eye for noodling once you've done this a couple of times. Thanks for watching Bridgette and wish you all the very best. Cheers, Liz

@isidoreaerys8745 3 жыл бұрын

The best demonstration I’ve seen of how the black potch background acrually makes a crystal opal brighter.

@LizKreate 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed the video. Cheers

@victoriahan9557 7 жыл бұрын

Heavenly place , so amazing. Wish I was there.

@ryanisherwood5795 9 жыл бұрын

I have been to coober pedy and found heaps of opals

@deniseview4253 3 жыл бұрын

The blue is so pretty. Opel is such a gorgeous stone.

@jeremystark3350 5 жыл бұрын

Love all your videos!

@LizKreate 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeremy. All the very best for the New Year. Cheers, Liz

@jeremystark3350 5 жыл бұрын

@@LizKreate wow. Thanks. I watch all your old videos & the new stuff. Love the content! Happy New Year from Florida.

@RavenRaven-se6lr 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Liz love your vblog learning so much 🇦🇺👍

@korpakukac 10 жыл бұрын

I am so jelly... Wish I was living in Australia... Opal lying everywhere...

@LizKreate 10 жыл бұрын

We certainly are spoiled with so many Opal fields to visit and prospect. Hope you'll get the chance to visit one in the future. Best Regards, Liz

@korpakukac 10 жыл бұрын

Yeah, thanks, so do I :)

@IndoAussie 6 жыл бұрын

buahahahaha

@johnbae1059 5 жыл бұрын

i live in aus but...i live in sydeny and thats wayyy too far away from that coober pedy

@aussiebxb5479 4 жыл бұрын

korpakukac Only in cooperpeedy

@nirmalamasih4403 4 жыл бұрын

Shiney opal , beautiful ,thanks 👍

@bettyvargas3368 10 жыл бұрын

Some great opal.Love to see how they are in nature.

@LizKreate 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting Betty. Hope you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Liz

@Debbie4729 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool! I wish i could go there and search! Didn't know it was so easy!

@tigerloverme6383 7 жыл бұрын

Well first you gotta find Pearls and Amethysts...

@kathreeek 7 жыл бұрын

Omg lol

@niclasell2701 7 жыл бұрын

I knew it....

@kimashieplayz_gacha2959 6 жыл бұрын

Steven

@kimashieplayz_gacha2959 6 жыл бұрын

Confirmed

@jcb0818 10 жыл бұрын

Fascinating! It's good to see what goes into finding beautiful gems. Can you show how they're ground into a cabochon?? Thanks for sharing.

@LizKreate 10 жыл бұрын

Will definitely post a few lapidary videos on Opals in the future. Thanks again for watching. Cheers, Liz

@karenjordan1198 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Liz for your videos if I ever make it to Australia would love to go gem hunting with you .

@myfanwynia 6 жыл бұрын

Love this! Wow 💖 i was watching you scraping around for them, do you ever dig down deeper to find them?

@coopersneesby5426 5 жыл бұрын

Love your work big fan

@decookiegirl3483 5 жыл бұрын

So you find opal and other stones anywhere!?! Wow I’ve past by so many of those rocks and never knew they only problem now is that idk how to grind it . But it’s cool know that any stone could be something special 😀 This is a great video!!

@Debbie4729 4 жыл бұрын

You need to watch"Black Opal Direct".Justin takes you through the process from start to finish.You will need to get some equipment,but,man,it would be so worth it!Wish I could go to those heaps and get some! I have a cabachon machine,so it would be easy for me to polish them!

@wbgames7406 5 жыл бұрын

You are so sweet collecting potch because “they are so pretty” that’s a true rock hound ❤️

@LizKreate 5 жыл бұрын

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and there is beauty to everything. :-) Thank you for watching. Cheers, Liz

@wbgames7406 5 жыл бұрын

Liz Kreate and as I watched further in the video I realized how wise you were for collecting potch as it could hide some color while still dirty that’s a very good practice cuz you’re right sometimes u just can’t see it yet till you get it home

@MizzRivera86 8 жыл бұрын

Wow what a dream it would be to do this..tfs!

@shadow_vibesxd7920 5 жыл бұрын

Wow you that’s a lot, love the finds

@vaniarodriguez7416 8 жыл бұрын

beautiful job!!!...thank you for sharing..

@LizKreate 8 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Vania and thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz

@rockcrazygal5166 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thx for position!

@coldshot5555 8 жыл бұрын

Your the Best LIZ!

@LizKreate 8 жыл бұрын

+kim scudiero You're too kind Kim. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Liz

@coldshot5555 8 жыл бұрын

Liz Kreate I wish I could visit you, so many thanks for the videos...good job!

@WilliamSprovisemusic 10 жыл бұрын

Excellent video ! I love this video ! Beautiful color in those opals ! Let us see and know what inside the big one, when you cut it open.

@LizKreate 10 жыл бұрын

I'll surely post a video on that William and I'll call it "The Russian Roulette of Opal cutting". Sometimes you see it(the color), sometimes you don't....lol I'll take my time so as to not ruin the stone. Thanks for commenting and wish you all the very best. Liz

@jasonpos1537 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyable. Thanks.

@Opal_Spectrum 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Liz I enjoy watching your videos you are super creative person and I love your enthusiast best regards

@LizKreate 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting O. K..... Too enthusiastic at times (according to hubby). I love creating and when my mind gets filled with ideas and also looking at beautiful gems, I just can't contain myself. You got me looking for gem opals in my stash to cut after seeing your Welo Opals. They are so beautiful. Wish you all the very best, Liz

@Opal_Spectrum 10 жыл бұрын

Liz Kreate:) thanks Liz you 'inspired' me too ... and today I went to local old quarry to look for some common opal and chrysoprase and spend good time with friends. although we don't have gems here I really like prospecting and I do it for fun. my friend was there for the 1st time and he found some nice chryso-opal or 'prase opal' which is quite rare.. and he really like it all the best and keep up the good work .. you rock !

@sandrabailey6888 5 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous colours

@Foodfreak12345 3 жыл бұрын

Little precious opal in CA - see Gem Trails of California - found white opal chunk near Red Rock State Park, Opal Canyon.

@ianwilliams7536 10 жыл бұрын

Liz a very interesting video thanks for posting - never visited the opal fields but no doubt I will one day! Willo (Ian)

@LizKreate 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Ian. Great trip to put on your bucket list and almost as much fun as finding those one ounce nuggets. Hope the gold is being kind to you and looking forward to your next video. All the very best, Liz

@leunneldeadpool4683 5 жыл бұрын

Wow , i wish i can find opal too. Thanks for this video.

@carolineninowoods4082 7 жыл бұрын

Liz your a GEM!

@jbl420 5 жыл бұрын

I really like your videos and would love to ask you some questions bc I want to visit next March. I was hoping to get some advice about guides, traveling by myself and general location and safety queries.

@niclasell2701 7 жыл бұрын

Simply amazing! true skill ^o^

@LizKreate 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Nic. Cheers, Liz

@niclasell2701 7 жыл бұрын

Any time... keep it up!

@niclasell2701 7 жыл бұрын

I recently went to whistler with my family, and I came back with a piece of Canadian opal :D

@niclasell2701 7 жыл бұрын

another find for my mineral collection!

@cheekyj4794 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not the best with heat, but I'd bear it for some of that colour. Wow, it's amazing what you can find just lying around. I've only got flints and jaspers round my local area, oh and granite, lots of granite.

@phillowe1776 4 жыл бұрын

Liz I find your videos so exiting 😲😲😲 👍

@AlexYorim 6 жыл бұрын

Before opals were fused from amethysts and pearls, the name "Opal" originated from a cat whose owner was a white unicorn with a violet mane and tail.

@simplybmilli 4 жыл бұрын

Rlly you had to bring mlp into this huh?

@morrowmorrow4811 10 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Opal. Me and my dad will have to go back up to the nearest opal spot.

@LizKreate 10 жыл бұрын

It's a lot of fun and very addictive hobby. Hope you have the chance to get back to your Opal spot soon and thanks for watching Cody. Cheers, Liz

@davideggleton5566 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Liz. Just watched a couple of your opal videos -- they are beautiful stones, aren't they! (maganda, yes?) Was also good to meet you both at the river recently -- and to chat around the campfire :)

@LizKreate 9 жыл бұрын

Yes "Maganda." I've had a wonderful weekend and see you on the next outing. Cheers, Liz

@carianin5293 7 жыл бұрын

Well, I guess you're lucky you have such a fantastic place to find such beautiful gems.

@tooth1527 7 жыл бұрын

I have pearl I have amethist Ugh Opal

@VideoJames1019 7 жыл бұрын

abigail Is that a PAPP reference?

@tooth1527 7 жыл бұрын

DeadHeroOrAliveVillain 1019 yup

@ananz9233 7 жыл бұрын

I have sapphire I have ruby Ugh Garnet Opal Garnet Ugh Alexandrite (PASR (pearl amethist sapphire ruby))

@1.4142 5 жыл бұрын

steven unviverse

@sexylesbiangoddess5998 4 жыл бұрын

Fusion!!!!!!!!!!

@phramghao3950 6 жыл бұрын

Lovely 😊! I have a big pc of carved opal, the fancy color boulder opal way too expensive 😊👍😎

@weeyisidian143 7 жыл бұрын

underrated gems!but its real beautiful 😚

@jvz1995 3 жыл бұрын

As for diamonds and gold, now that's you would call overrated anyway!!!

@heavenlight9603 7 жыл бұрын

love these

@dadsondevelopments 4 жыл бұрын

Omg i spent 25+ year's over there and never been to Coober Pedy. God forsaken hotbox, hell on earth. Just glad to be back in London. ❤❤ sorry love ya channel 👍

@AdrianoPedrasPreciosas 6 жыл бұрын

MAIS UM INSCRITO =========== MEU LIKE

@TheTorkerman 7 жыл бұрын

Great videos thanks Liz. What is the best opal you have found noodling? Thanks.

@romajikaiser8450 6 жыл бұрын

Opal is my birthstone and man do i want to go find some right now!

@daniaa.oliva-pena8876 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful opals ,I just love rocks . So ,I would have such a difficult time choosing what to leave behind .

@LizKreate 7 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz

@DrewsAdventuresGo 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Liz and Wally have you guys ever done any gold searching while in South Australia? Would you try it or not worth it here? Brilliant video here and I plan to go up to CP soon

@edonarexha2081 6 жыл бұрын

Love you so much

@johnmorales7415 6 жыл бұрын

Opals are beautiful thank you .

@LizKreate 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching John and wishing you all the very best for the New Year. Cheers, Liz

@HoneyBee-ge2wx 3 жыл бұрын

Opal is my birthstone :D I have been to Coober Pedy but didn't find any opals - I wish you were with me to show me the ropes!!!

@AdrianoPedrasPreciosas 6 жыл бұрын

💎🖒🖒

@mayjoypaalan7562 8 жыл бұрын

so if i break an opal will it turn into a pearl and an amethyst

@LizKreate 8 жыл бұрын

Sorry Romjee, but an opal will remain as an opal. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz

@LizKreate 8 жыл бұрын

Hahaha....:-)

@sellosqueez6278 8 жыл бұрын

yes

@eliscore 7 жыл бұрын

lol

@Star_Fyre 7 жыл бұрын

lmao

@robloxmakesyourage1015 6 жыл бұрын

Wow she has good eyes for seeing those small things!

@Katrtlen 8 жыл бұрын

Yes! Now i finally can fuse...

@LeOrangeFTW 8 жыл бұрын

+ҜǻȾɍȾĿɘN Finding opals is just a cheap tactic to make poor people richer.

@Katrtlen 8 жыл бұрын

LeOrangeFTW You don't see what i really are...

@susanprivett6366 8 жыл бұрын

I believe that you wrong on people doing this to get rich... Hahahaaa far from that.!! An opal is a beautiful stone.. Its what you surround it with that makes the cost of a opal with gold casing is higher then one set in silver and so on. I think they are pretty. But if you looking at it to get rich you wont

@Katrtlen 8 жыл бұрын

Susan Privett Flow away... wrong thread comment.

@kkirschkk 8 жыл бұрын

+LeOrangeFTW you wont get rich, you might find maybe $100 in a whole day's search but at that point you might as well had worked [you would make more]

@anitaares4124 6 жыл бұрын

I'm going to have to add opal to my crystal and gem collection someday. :)

@DrewsAdventuresGo 5 жыл бұрын

Also Liz how do you go about cutting/polishing them? Is it a mechanical process or hand done?

@angelabromley3967 7 жыл бұрын

I've taken your comments to heart and will give it my best the week after next at Coober Pedy. Thank you

@paullang5972 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Liz I was wondering what part of Tibooburra did you go to prospect for gold and is it still open to the public. Thanks Paul

@izabelmariafernandespereir5124 5 жыл бұрын

Muito bom seu canal parabéns pela informação para mim às opalas são jóias mais bonitas

@adamgc73 7 жыл бұрын

What do use to grind your opals? I have a collection from lightning ridge that I found with some lovely colour that I need to clean up

@sharlicious123 10 жыл бұрын

lovely!

@LizKreate 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting Sharl. Cheers, Liz

@michaelprue9024 4 ай бұрын

I realize this video is 9 years old now, but it’s the first time I’ve seen it. And I’ve got to say, I am soooo jealous !!! You get to drive out to the Opal mines and fossick for opals ! That’s something I will never get to do. I live in Nebraska, smack dab in the middle of the USA and the only thing I’ll find here is dirt and corn. 🥲 Oh how I wish I lived in Australia or even just had enough money to visit for a month. My bags would be so full of Opal I’d have to hire a forklift to load them on to the plane coming home lol. Hey, good luck though, and keep them hits a coming ! Can’t wait to see what you dig up next ! God Bless You

@LizKreate 2 ай бұрын

Australia is a big country and we have to travel thousands of miles to get to these places we find there gemstones. Instead of overseas sightseeing holidays, we have our prospecting for gold and gemstones holidays. Thanks for watching.

@bangmaruf 6 жыл бұрын

amazing ,, so many of your opal gems, ..come visit kalimaja banten indonesia, here are a lot of black opal

@BobNchannel 10 жыл бұрын

Its like a hidden treasure in each one of those stones.

@LizKreate 10 жыл бұрын

Totally! It's like hunting again. The thrill of exposing new color band is always exhilarating. Thanks for commenting Bob and all the very best....Liz

@NibiruMan1 10 жыл бұрын

Good job...that's several hundred $ worth of rough. That last big one will be a nice freeform...some facets would look good too...what fun...

@LizKreate 10 жыл бұрын

I'll be taking my time with that big one. Looks like I can get another piece from the other side. Thanks for commenting again Kim. All the very best, Liz

@sopdiedop 8 жыл бұрын

God I could do this all day! I've just bought a tumbler but I had no idea that they took so long!

@LizKreate 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Sophie, There are 2 types of tumbler. The rotary tumbler is use for rounding gemstones and will take a long time. The vibratory tumbled takes a short time but will only mainly polish the surface of the stone. Cheers, Liz