A rock tumbler is used by lapidaries to shape and polish rocks. Hobbyists use them to display collected rocks, while professionals use them to prepare rocks for finished pieces. The process involves breaking the rough stone into pieces, placing them in a tumbler, and gradually polishing them with finer grit. Tumblers can be basic or […]
The term acrobat comes from the Italian montembanco, meaning someone who stands on a bench. An acrobat is a traveling salesman, while a quack sells bogus medicines through deception. A charlatan uses flamboyant shows to deceive for monetary gain. The quintessential acrobat uses exclusivity and exoticism to attract customers. The term quack carries a negative […]
