Science Mad Rock Tumbler Machine

Science Mad Rock Tumbler Machine For Kids - Learn About Rock Tumbling, Polishing, and Gemstones With Fun - Includes Rough Gemstones and Jewellery Making Kit

The Science Mad Rock Tumbler Set will help you reveal the hidden and striking beauty of different rough stones. The amazing hobby of Rock Tumbling turns natural, rough stones into polished, smooth stones with patterns, colours, and detail you couldn't see before. Rock tumbling is a great introduction to the science of geology, with so many different kinds of rocks freely available, just waiting to be tumbled to have their hidden beauty revealed.

The device can run automatically with three easy to use settings. Choose to run your machine for one, two, or even three days at the push of a button. Just set how long you want, and the device will automatically power off once the time has passed. Then, you’re ready to open the stone tumbler machine and check the progress.

Included are 100g each of rough amethyst, jasper, and agate gemstones to start you off. Use the Science Mad Rock Tumbler to smooth the stones bit by bit, then tumble and polish them to a high shine using the special polishing power provided. Your kids will be able to create beautifully polished stones without any other materials needed. It’s all easy to use and everything you need to get started is included in the box along with some accessories to complete the project by making 2 rings and one keychain.

The Science Mad Rock Tumbler is designed for children aged 10, is compact in design and without need for batteries as the product is mains powered. It includes the Rock Tumbler, an AC adapter, 100g each of rough stones amethyst, jasper and agate gemstones, a pouch of polishing powder, 2 ring mounts to hold polished stones, a keyring to hold stones and a full instruction manual.

The product should be always used under direct adult supervision, and you will need to supply your own craft glue for jewellery making.

• INSPIRE YOUR CHILD’S IMAGINATION - This Science Mad Rock Tumbler is a stone polishing machine perfect for boys and girls ages 10 years plus. Reveal the hidden, natural beauty of rough gemstones. Ignite curiosity about geology and discover a fun new hobby by turning rough stones into beautiful smooth polished stones, all from the comfort of home.
• READY TO GO OUT OF THE BOX – As well as the tumbler unit, you will find inside 100g each of rough rocks, agate, jasper, and amethyst. Also included are the polishing powder, 2 x ring mounts and one keychain accessory. The tumbling unit is mains operated with 3 timer settings and the process is very noisy! It’s best to set this up somewhere where the noise won’t be annoying, like a garage.
• PATIENCE REQUIRED – Your child also needs to be patient, it can take 2 to 4 weeks to achieve the result they are after, it’s a good idea to check the progress regularly to see how things are going. The good news is that what can take 1000s of years in nature can be achieved in a matter of weeks using a rock tumbling machine.
• UNCOVER THE BEAUTY OF ROUGH STONES - Your child can experiment to see which (apparently) dull, boring stones from around the world can be turned into exciting shiny ones. They’re perfect for collecting, for decorating display items like a picture frame, or creating jewellery. Promote their interest in science as they learn (and teach you!) all about geology.
• CREATE HOMEMADE JEWELLERY - This Rock Tumbler smooths rough stones during the tumbling process, then you can use the polishing powder provided to bring them to a high shine. The kit includes a keychain accessory which can hold a small stone, there are also 2 ring mounts, using glue (under adult supervision, glue not included) attach your gems and wear/display your very own jewellery.

Suggested age suitability 10 years and upwards.

Warning: Do not view the sun through the telescope, as serious injury to the eye may occur. To be used under the direct supervision of an adult.