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Just like before, check all stones for flaws. Set aside any that may need to be tumbled again. Stones that are ready go into the tumbler; add filler to 2/3 full. Abrasive and water are the same. The 600 grit should be used. This should take about 7 days. Check after 24 hours and then after 3 days. 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of dry flake detergent may also be added.

After these steps, your stones should be ready for polishing. Cerium Oxide and Tin Oxide are two of the most common all-purpose polishes. Check your stones to see if they are ready to polish by using a polishing buff or wheel. If you have access to any “local knowledge” about the particular stones you are tumbling, they should be able to recommend which polish will work best for the stones