[Jewelry making - Article 01180] - Re: [Orchid] Dying after tumble polishing?

[ElegantBee]

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    Karen: I've been using a small tumbler for quite awhile now, and am
    very pleased with it.  I use the mixed stainless steel shot, with a
    burnishing compound from Rio Grande.  I generally tumble for about 4
    hours and then check to see if they are ready.  Then, wash them in
    soapy water and dry them with a cloth and let them air dry.  The
    stainless steel shot has held up remarkably well.  I rinse it
    thoroughly and let it sit in a strainer to air dry. I've had no
    problem with it.  If you are using the non-stainless steel shot, I
    believe there is a risk of rusting- I would think that a good
    rinsing and then using a hair dryer to dry then would work fairly
    well. Good Luck and have fun with it.  Sandra

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