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Creatology Rock Tumbler Instructions

Elenco's Creatology Rock Tumbler accomplishes in weeks what takes nature years in a stream bed. It converts mundane, rough gemstones into smooth, polished beauties through the action of continuous agitation in water and grit. The challenge of picking out promising gem-quality rocks is matched by the fun of watching the gradual polishing process turn them into glassy keepsakes. Finished pebbles can be installed into supplied jewelry settings for key chains, necklaces and earrings. The Elenco Rock Tumbler Kit comes with 8 ounces of gemstone rocks, eight bags of polishing grit and an assortment of jewelry settings. The kit is recommended for children over 10 years of age.

Things You'll Need

Strainer
Scrub brush or old toothbrush.

Instructions

Phase One
- 1
  Rinse up to eight ounces of supplied gemstone rocks in water, and load them into the tumbler barrel with one bag of Coarse-Grind powder.
- 2
  Add sufficient water to the tumbler barrel to completely cover the stones.
- 3
  Place the cap on the barrel, and tighten snugly. Place the barrel into the tumbler so the axles on each end of the barrel match the correct size receiving slots on the tumbler.
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  Connect the DC power adapter to the tumbler, then plug into a wall outlet.
- 5
  Press the "ON" button on the timer. Next, press the timer button corresponding to either two or four days, depending upon the size of the stones selected for polishing.
Phase Two
- 6
  Remove the barrel from the tumbler after the two-to-four day, phase-one, has finished.
- 7
  Unscrew the barrel lid, and pour the contents of the barrel through a fine mesh strainer. Dispose of the used grinding powder.
- 8
  Rinse the stones and the barrel with water. Place the stones back into the barrel with one bag of Fine Grind powder. Add enough water to completely cover the stones.
- 9
  Place the cap on the barrel, and tighten snugly. Place the barrel back into the tumbler.
- 10
  Press the "ON" button on the timer. Next, press a timer button, or combination of buttons, to total three to seven days of polishing, depending on the size of the stones selected for polishing.
Phase Three
- 11
  Remove the barrel from the tumbler after the three-to-seven day, phase two, has finished.
- 12
  Unscrew the barrel lid, and strain the contents of the barrel through a fine mesh strainer. Dispose of the used grinding powder.
- 13
  Rinse the stones and barrel in soapy water. Use a scrub brush, or old toothbrush, to remove all polishing grit. Place the stones back into the tumbler barrel with water, and tumble for two hours to remove any remaining residue. Rinse the stones, and rinse out the barrel again.
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  Place the stones back in the barrel with one bag of Polishing powder. Add enough water to completely cover the stones.
- 15
  Press the "ON" button on the timer, then press a combination of timer buttons to total three days of polishing.
Phase Four
- 16
  Remove the barrel from the tumbler after the three-day, phase three, has finished.
- 17
  Unscrew the barrel lid, and pour the contents of the barrel through a fine mesh strainer. Dispose of the used polishing powder.
- 18
  Rinse the stones and barrel in soapy water. Use a scrub brush, or old toothbrush, to remove all polishing powder. Place the stones back into the tumbler barrel with water, and tumble for two hours to remove any remaining residue. Rinse the stones and rinse out the barrel again.
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  Place the stones back in the barrel with one bag of Final Polishing powder. Add enough water to completely cover the stones.
- 20
  Press the "ON" button on the timer, then press a timer button, or combination of timer buttons, to total four days, or more, of final polishing. Remove stones at the end of the final polishing phase, and rinse in clean water.

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