Daddio
noticing nice landscape pebbles
Member since May 2012
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Post by Daddio on Oct 6, 2012 12:28:27 GMT -5
I have heard some people say they tumble their wire wraps to polish when finished. What material do you use? Walnuts? Also vibe or rotary? I read on Rockshed that they did not recommend stainless steel for jewelry with stones.
Kevin
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RockIt2Me
has rocks in the head
Sometimes I have to tell myself, "It's not worth the jail time."
Member since December 2009
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Post by RockIt2Me on Oct 6, 2012 13:03:44 GMT -5
I will tumble wire wraps with stainless steel jeweler's shot as long as the stone is durable.
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 6, 2012 21:16:16 GMT -5
I also use plastic pellets for cushioning with the steel.
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Don
Cave Dweller 
He wants you too, Malachi.
Member since December 2009
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Post by Don on Oct 6, 2012 22:11:43 GMT -5
I don't tumble polish my wraps anymore, but when I did, I would use SS shot mix with a little dish detergent. I always removed the stones from the wraps before tumbling.
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Daddio
noticing nice landscape pebbles
Member since May 2012
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Post by Daddio on Oct 7, 2012 0:18:35 GMT -5
Thanks. I orders some SS shot from Rock shed and I'll try it with some plastic pellets.
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