This shows the rock's luster.

How to cut and polish rocks with a dremel. After reading numerous reviews and guidelines related to polishing stones, three dremel rotary tools stood up: Next, hold the rock in one hand and the dremel in the other. Prepare a work surface using a kitchen cutting board and have a clean, dry cloth handy.

Correctly cutting and polishing these opals brings beauty and exceptional color flash. The best material for polishing depends on the type of stone and the type of polish. Replace the dremel bit with a felt or leather wheel or cylinder.

Next, grind the rock in a grinder to shape it in your desired shape. To avoid having a rugged or long cut of the rock, make sure you attach the diamond bit in the first place. A dremel rotary tool can polish rocks.

Once you have identified which area of the rock/stone you want to cut you will need to secure the rock in place ready for the commencing of cutting. Continue to grind and sand your stones both with dremel attachment as well as wetdry sandpaper. Using a polishing cloth and polishing compound, shine the rock.

Examine and mark the opal. How to use the dremel to polish rocks in my homemade contraption. This video will show you how to carve a rock using a dremel

This is best done using a. Once done, you can start cutting. Polish the rock for several minutes.