[Jewelry making - Article 00575] - [Orchid] Need advice on tumbling media

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    Hi, I have had a tumbler for a short while now and acting on advice
    from a friend I have been using ceramic media.  After finding that
    it gives a frosted looking finish rather than a bright polish I
    started trying to find out what is best to use.... this is what I
    understand from my research, can someone please confirm or deny that
    this is correct: 

    First, use ceramic media as an abrasive media to clean up casts etc
    and also (?) to work on firescale. 

    Second, use steel shot as a burnishing medium for a bright polish. 

    Third, use rouge impregnated walnut shells for a high brigh finish. 

    Also, can someone please explain how the rouge and walnut shells
    should be used?  Is this meant to be used dry with the walnut shells
    and powdered rouge?  I read in a catalogue that is should be used
    dry with steel shot - is this correct? 

tina


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