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Budding geologists can save up to 50% on these rock tumblers at Amazon
Check out these fantastic deals on rock tumblers at Amazon while they last.
Rock tumbling can be an incredibly fun and rewarding hobby for all ages. You can create stunning pieces to display around the home, create jewelry and make beautiful gifts. And with Christmas just around the corner, a rock tumbler could be a great option as a gift for your kids to get them started.
With a tumbler, not only can you create beautiful gemstones included with these kits, but you can also create tumbles from rocks that you find out in nature.
From beginner kits to more advanced sets, we've rounded up a few of the best deals on rock tumblers that Amazon are offering during their Prime Early Access sale, so take advantage of these great prices while you can.
If you aren't sure what you're looking for in a tumbler, check out our guide on the best rock tumblers in 2022 to give you some direction.
National Geographic Starter Rock Tumbler Kit: $49.99 now $39.99 at Amazon
Perfect as a beginner tumbler kit, this has everything you'd need to start your new hobby
EARTH'SCODE Rock Tumbler kit: $99 now $48.99 at Amazon
Grab this tumbler for 50% off - a great upgrade from your beginner set
KomeStone K1 Professional Rock Tumbler Kit: $81.98 now $69.98 at Amazon
Many of the customer reviews have stated that this tumbler doesn't make as much noise as other machines, which is something to take into consideration.
The National Geographic tumbler would be a great option as your first tumbler, or if you're new to tumbling. It has everything you need for an affordable price. This kit includes 1/2 lb of rough rocks with 9 different types of gemstones inside, four stage rock polishing grit, and five jewelry fastenings including a necklace, key chain, ring, and two clip-on earring fastenings. You'll also get a full-color learning guide where you can learn about how rocks are naturally polished, and it also has facts about the gemstones included in the kit. This barrel has a 1 lb capacity, and they claim it is also leak-proof.
If you're looking for something slightly more advanced, the Earth'sCode tumbler could be a great option. This tumbler has Digital LCD screens with a 9-Day Polishing Timer & 3 Speed Settings for each tumbling cycle. You'll also get 4 polishing refill grits, 10 assorted rough rocks, a mesh strainer, jewelry fastenings, a gem storage bag, an extra tumbler belt, and an instruction & learning guide. The listing doesn't state the capacity of the barrel, however customers have stated that you can only fit in a small amount of rocks at a time.
We also think the KomeStone K1 tumbler is a great option, particularly if you're really into tumbling and find yourself wanting to tumble more rocks at once, as this barrel has a capacity of 2.5 lbs. You get 9 types of real rough gemstone rocks weights 1lb, the tumbler base, the barrel, the cord and the illustrated tutorial learning guide, 3 belts and 4 polishing grits and ceramic contact media, the sifter, screwdriver, and the jewelry fastenings.
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Kimberley Lane, E-commerce writer for Live Science, has tested a wide range of optical equipment, reviewing camera gear from Sony, Canon, OM System and more. With over 6 years of photography experience, her skills span across landscape and seascape photography, wildlife, astrophotography and portrait work. Her photos have been featured in a number of national magazines, including Digital Camera World and Cosmopolitan. She has also contributed to our sister site Space.com and Tech Radar, and she regularly uses binoculars and telescopes to stargaze in the dark skies of South Wales.