The Rock Blog

  • Rock Hounding Prep List

    Happy rock season everyone!  I just wanted to remind everyone of a few things to keep you safe when you're out rock hunting.  Hounding is really re...
  • To all our fabulous clients, friends and supporters....

    Wow. What a year 2020 has been. It's hard to believe there's only a few short weeks until Christmas.  Seems like we just celebrated New Years and h...
  • Tips & Tricks or "More lapidary, less money"

    Since it's been forever since I wrote a blog entry (life, eh?) I thought I'd make up a quick "cheat sheet" of tips & tricks I've found helpful ...
  • Rock Polishing Tips & Tricks

    Things nobody tells you when you get started....or "Why didn't I think of that?".  Some great tips and tricks on getting started with your rock tumbling adventures.
  • How to Polish Rocks

    How to use a rock tumbler - a quick and easy guide.  Have you ever walked along a beach or a riverbank, and found a rock you just had to have because it was so smooth and pretty?  Over many years water, wind,  smaller rocks, and sand have ground against that stone (and others)  to achieve that look and feel. It could have taken a hundred years to get the rock to that point! Luckily for us,  you can do it yourself at home in just a few weeks using a rock tumbler, and a little bit of patience.    
  • Yes, you should try rock tumbling!

    GM Rock Shop  in it's simplest terms, is a shop created to serve people who love rocks, so today I'm here to tell you why you should try tumbling!...