> Step 1 (coarse-60/90 grit): Fill tumbler barrel approx. ¾ full of rock. Add 1½ ounces of coarse grit for each pound of rock. Add water to within 1½ inches of top of rocks (below not over). After a few hours of running, the grit and water should form a thick, creamy slurry (add or remove water as necessary to achieve this consistency). Run continuously for 7 days. Occasionally open the barrel to check and maintain the slurry.
Note: 1 ounce coarse = 4 level tsps.

> Step 2 (medium-150/220 grit): Remove rock and slurry from barrel. Thoroughly clean and rinse rocks and barrel. If possible, use a separate barrel for each stage. Return rocks to barrel and proceed as in Step 1 adding 1½ ounces of medium grit per pound of rock.
Note: 1 ounce medium = 4 level tsps. + a little

> Step 3 (fine-600 grit): Remove rock and slurry from barrel. Thoroughly clean and rinse rocks and barrel. If possible, use a separate barrel for each stage. Return rocks to barrel and proceed as in Step 1 adding 1 ounce of fine grit per pound of rock.
Note: 1 ounce of fine = 8 level tsps.

> Step 4 (polish-cerium oxide): Remove rock and slurry from barrel. Thoroughly clean and rinse rocks and barrel. If possible, use a separate barrel for each stage. Return rocks to barrel and proceed as in Step 1 adding 1 ounce of polish per pound of rock. Addition of plastic pellets will help cushion the tumbling action and provide a better polish.
Note: 1 ounce polish = 8 level tsps.

> Step 5 (high polish-Ivory soap): For an extra high polish, clean rocks and barrel again and add some shavings of Ivory soap. Add water to within 1 inch of top of rocks and run for 3 to 6 hours. Addition of plastic pellets will help cushion the tumbling action and provide a better polish. Remove rocks; rinse and dry on toweling.

DO NOT empty slurry into household drains. It hardens into a concrete like substance!