Product Description

Could those really be the same rocks that were once so ordinary looking? Children will be amazed and delighted at this rock tumbler's ability to transform rough little pieces of Earth's history into beautiful gemstones they'll be proud to wear and display. The kit includes 8 oz. of gemstone rocks ready for their three-step makeover with coarse grinding powder (Step 1), fine grinding powder (Step 2), and polishing powder (Step 3). Once kids have finished the polishing process, they can make jewelry and key chains with the kit's included supplies: an 18 inch silver-tone chain for a necklace, four adjustable rings, three key chains, twelve setting holders (two styles), twelve jump rings, and glue. From start to finish, this is a very satisfying activity for children from age ten.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20697 in Toys & Games
• Brand: Elenco
• Model: EDU-36793

Features

• Transforms rough rocks and minerals into smooth, shiny gemstones
• Great for making decorative accessories
• Includes two key chains, two necklaces, rings, and earrings
• Also comes with magic sand!
• Manufacturer Recommended Age: 10 years and up

Customer Reviews

suggest pay more for a semi-pro unit
I bought this unit for my 9-year old daughter. It was easy to use but extremely loud. We live in an apartment and I was worried I was disturbing the neighbors - it really was that loud. It also burned out during the third tumbling step- we probably overloaded it, which is easy to do. I then bought a Lortone tumbler, which was about twice the price of this tumbler (sold on many web sites). However, what a pleasure to use. It has a rubber liner and tumbles so quietly it sound like a day at the ocean. We have tumbled several batches of rocks with the Lortone tumbler with no problems. I suggest ponying up the extra money if noise and durability are important to you.

Discovery Rock Tumbler Review - 35 Yr Old Mother
I bought this tumbler for my 7-year-old daughter. She has enjoyed using it more than I have. It does its job well for the price you pay. Be sure to read the directions carefully before starting. It is a very noisy and time-consuming activity. Each of the 4 steps takes a half-hour or less of your time. However, you must be a patient person because after every step, the rocks have to tumble for 2-7 days. You will need a room outside of your house to set it up in. We can still hear it in our detached guestroom from the patio. I loved witnessing the transformation process. I will be buying the refill because she is absolutely thrilled with her accomplishment.

Cool but noisy
This is a very cool gadget. The rocks were changed into pretty stones in under 3 weeks. This thing is VERY LOUD though. We had to keep it in the garage, and you could still hear it. This was a Christmas gift for the kids, but there is a lot involved, so it turned into a gift for my husband instead.

Finding replacement materials may be difficult. The Discovery online store is not expecting any for months, and the store here doesn't carry it.