Frequently Asked Questions

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Do you purchase product from the general public?

We do! If you are interested in selling product to us, please email photos and price requirements to [email protected]. If we are interested, we will contact you to set up an appointment at our warehouse. 

Do you do wholesale?

Yes.  Our Wholesale Accounts have a set discount of 30%, requires a opening purchase, has a minimum purchase amount, and requires proof of business.  At this time, we are not offering tax exempt sales.

1. Initial Purchase of $296.00 (retail), $200.00 with 30% discount.

2. Minimum per purchase of $108.   (retail), $75.00 with discount. 

3. Proof of business. Business card, website, business license. 

If you already have a Rockin' Rewards account, you can convert it to a Wholesale Account. 

 

How does rock tumbling work?
Rock tumbling simulates the natural polishing action of the ocean's tide, which rolls rocks and shells (and even glass!) around in the sand and water. This grinding process continues for many, many years and is why most of the stones you find at the beach (or in a stream, for that matter) are so smooth. A rotating tumbler mixes rocks, water, and carefully-graded abrasive materials to achieve the same (or better) results in far less time.

Starting with a very coarse sand-like material, and moving through three more stages of ever-finer grit, it will take your tumbler only four to six weeks to accomplish what it takes Mother Earth years (if not centuries) to do. To really understand how tumbling works, just think about how you would go about sanding a flat surface. You would start with a very course sandpaper and progress to finer and finer sandpaper until the surface was very smooth. Tumbling simply adds water (and a third dimension!) to the process.

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Mama's Minerals
2500 12th St NW Ste F
Albuquerque, NM
USA

(505)266-8443
Mon-Sat from 10am to 7pm, Sun 11am-6pm

[email protected]
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Frequently asked questions

1. Do you purchase product from the general public?
1.1 Do you purchase product from the general public?

We do! If you are interested in selling product to us, please email photos and price requirements to [email protected]. If we are interested, we will contact you to set up an appointment at our warehouse. 

2. Do you do wholesale?
2.1 Do you do wholesale?

Yes.  Our Wholesale Accounts have a set discount of 30%, requires a opening purchase, has a minimum purchase amount, and requires proof of business.  At this time, we are not offering tax exempt sales.

1. Initial Purchase of $296.00 (retail), $200.00 with 30% discount.

2. Minimum per purchase of $108.   (retail), $75.00 with discount. 

3. Proof of business. Business card, website, business license. 

If you already have a Rockin' Rewards account, you can convert it to a Wholesale Account. 

3. Rock Tumbling
3.1 How does rock tumbling work?
Rock tumbling simulates the natural polishing action of the ocean's tide, which rolls rocks and shells (and even glass!) around in the sand and water. This grinding process continues for many, many years and is why most of the stones you find at the beach (or in a stream, for that matter) are so smooth. A rotating tumbler mixes rocks, water, and carefully-graded abrasive materials to achieve the same (or better) results in far less time.

Starting with a very coarse sand-like material, and moving through three more stages of ever-finer grit, it will take your tumbler only four to six weeks to accomplish what it takes Mother Earth years (if not centuries) to do. To really understand how tumbling works, just think about how you would go about sanding a flat surface. You would start with a very course sandpaper and progress to finer and finer sandpaper until the surface was very smooth. Tumbling simply adds water (and a third dimension!) to the process.

4. Beading Happy Hour
4.1 What is Beading Happy Hour?

Beading Happy Hour!

Join us on Fridays for our 20% off all beads and beading supply special! All Day Every Friday... 

All beads 20% off.  Happy Beads 30% off. 

Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to see the Happy Bead of the Week.  

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Avanyu Plaza

2500 12th St NW Ste F
Albuquerque, NM
87104

(505)266-8443
Mon-Sat 10am to 7pm, Sun 11am to 6pm
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