{"product_id":"lortone-plastic-pellets","title":"Lortone Plastic Pellets","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet better polishing results while protecting your stones with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic Pellets for Rock Tumblers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These lightweight pellets are designed to fill empty space in your tumbler barrel, helping cushion rocks and reduce impacts during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epre-polish and final polish stages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs stones become smaller throughout the tumbling process, there is often extra room inside the barrel. Plastic pellets act as a filler to maintain the proper load level, allowing the stones to gently roll over one another instead of colliding with excessive force. This helps minimize bruising, chipping, and edge damage while producing a smoother, higher-quality polish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic pellets are especially useful when polishing delicate materials, mixed-size loads, or whenever your barrel is not completely full. They also help carry the polishing slurry throughout the barrel, ensuring every stone receives consistent contact with the polishing compound for a more even, brilliant finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike natural fillers, plastic pellets are reusable. Simply rinse them thoroughly after use and reserve a separate batch for each stage of tumbling to prevent contamination. For best results, use one set of pellets exclusively for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epre-polish stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and another dedicated set for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efinal polish stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCushions stones to reduce chipping and bruising\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFills empty space as stones shrink during tumbling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproves polishing action during pre-polish and final polish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps distribute polishing slurry evenly throughout the barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for delicate, thin, or mixed-size stones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight, durable, and reusable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to clean and use for multiple tumbling cycles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotary rock tumblers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-polish (Stage 3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinal polish (Stage 4)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelicate gemstones and fragile materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoads with mixed stone sizes or partially filled barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're polishing your first batch of tumbled stones or refining a prized collection, plastic pellets help create the ideal tumbling environment for smoother stones, fewer chips, and a brighter final shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lortone","offers":[{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":48014126907618,"sku":"591-091","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb.","offer_id":48014126940386,"sku":"591-092","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/1758\/3074\/files\/lortoneplasticpelletsfillerforrocktumblersinthepolishingstage.png?v=1783636337","url":"https:\/\/thegemstonelab.com\/products\/lortone-plastic-pellets","provider":"The Gemstone Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}