[Jewelry making - Article 00011] - Re: [Orchid] Dying after tumble polishing?

[Dave Sebaste]

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>     You don't specify what sort of strainer; from sad experience I
>     wanted to caution that it is better to use plastic than aluminum. 

    Another reason to avoid an aluminum strainer with your tumbler: If
    you're straining polished stones from the tumbler, the aluminum will
    leave "scuff" marks on the polished surface of the stones. 

Personal experience...

Dave

Dave Sebaste
Sebaste Studio and
Carolina Artisans' Gallery
Charlotte, NC (USA)
dave AT sebaste.com 
http://www.CarolinaArtisans.com


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