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Buy Rock Tumblers in the UK - Polish Pebbles at Home!

We like to think we have a little experience in rock tumbling. Not all of our tumblestones for sale in the UK are as shiny as we would like, but that's life. We feel the same.

These rock tumblers represent brands, makes, and models which we trust, and which have been thoroughly vetted by Amazon UK users. 

If you choose to purchase your rock tumbler through The Stone Circle, we will earn a small commission on the purchase. That is the cost of our knowledge. It is also a cost which is not passed on to the consumer so you don't pay anything extra. 

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Recommended Rock tumblers for Sale on Amazon

A kid's rock tumbler in a box.

Science Mad! Rock Tumbler Kit

This Rock tumbler available in the UK is made for kids of 10+. It comes with:

  • 100g each of jasper, amethyst, and agate.

  • 3 timer settings

  • jewellery fittings, including 2 rings and a keychain.

  • Polishing powder for the rocks

  • Instructions

  • Your new rock tumbler toy

  • and Instructions.

We recommend this as a Christmas present or birthday gift for curious kids. It takes patience but if you start them young, they will spend all of their money on crystals instead of vapes. 

Stuck over Which Rock Tumbler to Buy? Read Our Blog on Beginner's Rock Tumbling for Advice!

Stem Rock 1lb Starter Rock Tumbler

The STEM 1lb rock tumbler

This is the smaller version of the Stem rock tumbler which we use, which takes 2.5lbs. While smaller, this looks just as sturdy. We have not personally used this one but it does get 4/5 stars on Amazon. Reviewers like the durability, the adjustable speed and the ability to set a timer. It also comes with a pause button.

We don't like thep lastic barrel and we don't like hten oise. We do like the price point. If you are looking for a cheap rock tumbler to start tumbling stones with, and if you have a shed, garage, or a spare room with a cupboard you can hide it in, then this is a must-buy.

We recommend the STEM rock 1lb tumbler for people who want an affordable rock tumbler for beginners. It will let you experience rock tumbling for a fraction of the price of a pro model. 

The National Geographic starter rock tumbler

The Starter Rock Tumbler: Nat Geo

If you choose to go one model up, you can get a National Geographic rock tumbler for not much more cost than the budget-friendly Stemrcok. Certainly this is the most affordable Nat Geo rock polishing machine. 

In the box, you get five different jewellery fastening, enough grits and polishing powder to get through a rock tumbler cycle, and 227g worth of rough rocks for you to practice on. There are nine different varieties of rock to discover.

​Suitable for ages 3 and up, this rock tumbler comes with the Amazon 30-day returns guarentee. This is a brilliant begineer's rock tumbler kit for those new to lapidary work.

We particularly like National Geographic because every purchase funds their effort to make the world a better place through learning, sharing, and exploring. They also have the best customer service you can find in the rock tumbling world.

The STEM rock tumbler which we use at TSC

STEMrock Rock Tumbler

The STEMrock professional rock tumbler has more than double the barrel capacity of its predecessor, mentioned above. This is designed for heavier use.

 

This professional rock tumbler is excellent for beginners and for more experienced lapidary artists. We would recommend that you start off a model or size down from the professional rock tumblers. This particular model won't turn if you overload the barrel, for example. It's more expensive to fix one of these if you make a mistake.

 

That being said, the STEMrock pro is a reliable, large-barrelled rock tumbler which gives the rocks plent of room to move around. We have been using this model for months now to no problems. Touch wood. 

The STEMrock Professional tumbler comes with enough rocks to get you started. It has a small pair of jewellery pliers, some copper wire, a baby screwdriver, replacement belts, jewellery findings including a keyring, earrings, ring, and a necklace, and includes ceramic beads and tumbling grits. The ceramic beads are a nice extra touch. They help cause friction in the barrel, giving a nicer shine. All-in-all the STEMrock is a great deal.

Read more about this product in The Stone circle Review of the STEMrock Professional Rock Tumbler or buy on Amazon using the link below.

Rough Rocks

Lapidary Materials

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