Tumbling to etch and polish-

[jhgenii]

Hi ALL-

I am buying a timbler from Harbor freight.

Does anyone know where to find a small amount if Silicon Carbide 1000 grit? ...or is anyone interested in selling a small amount? I don't need 5-lbs. Maybe 1/4 of a pound.

Also, does anyone have a reccomendation for where to purhase stainless steel shot? Is it better with the pins or without?

Thanks!

[Humble newbie]

http://www.conniefox.com/ for the shot. I got the one with pins to get in the grooves but have not used it yet as I need a little grit too........

[jhgenii]

...hmmm....if no one comes up with a srouce. Maybe we should split oen fo these orders. I wonder how most people order it. I honestly don't need another 5-lb bag of something sitting around.

[bclogan]

I'm pretty sure Phoenix Art Glass sells Silicon Carbide. I don't have a tumbler, so I've never paid attention to what size she sells it in though.

[jhgenii]

Thanks Barbara, do youhave a link...? I am having problems "finding" the site.

Thanks again- Jen

[Ronnie_Renee]

http://phoenixartsupplies.com/

[RuskinDesigns]

Jen - before you purchase shot and silica carbide - did you get a 2 barrel tumbler? If not you cannot tumble silver in the same drum that you etched glass with. You will ruin your silver.

I see Ronnie gave you the link to Phoenix supplies. And you you have Connie's site. You don't need much - one pound would be sufficient for one of the small barrel tumblers. If you got a vibratory tumbler you will need at least 2 lbs of shot

The pins are ok - just a smaller surface to get the details - but they can be a pain too :)

[jhgenii]

Hi Jodie-

Yes, I did get the double barrel tumbler (thanks!). With the info I've read here on LE...I thought it would be a good idea to have one tumbler for polish and one for etching.

I love this place....!

I wonder if I can jsut use sand instead of the silicon carbide...

[Phoenix]

Hi Jodie-

Yes, I did get the double barrel tumbler (thanks!). With the info I've read here on LE...I thought it would be a good idea to have one tumbler for polish and one for etching.

I love this place....!

I wonder if I can jsut use sand instead of the silicon carbide...

I do generally have 1000 grit in stock - I use it myself as well so I try not to run out

Kalera has talked about using sand before -you may be able to run a search as I cannot recall her results right now

[jhgenii]

Hi Jessica,
I won't even bother with the "sand". Your site is the ONLY place to order a small amount, not to mention at a reasonable price. How awsome to buy it by the ounce! Thank you - Thank you - Thank you! I've placed my order.

Add thanks to you who guided me to her website!

Jen

[Phoenix]

Thanks Jen!
You had perfect timing as well - it made today's mail :-)

[jhgenii]

Hi Jessica -and WOW_ that was incredibly FAST. I got the order yesterday. Thank you so much and thanks for the advice you send along too-

Jen

[Phoenix]

Hi Jessica -and WOW_ that was incredibly FAST. I got the order yesterday. Thank you so much and thanks for the advice you send along too-

Jen

Glad it's there - I can't wait to see your beads!
I have found these are beads that are better sellers in person - they are hard to put down once you touch them