Best Tumbling Media in 2026

Daisy
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026

At a Glance: Our Top Picks for Tumbling Media

Polly Plastics Rock Tumbler Grit and Polish Refill & Ceramic Tumbling Filler Media (4.5lb Total Weight) - Silicone Carbide Polisher Grit - Stone Polishing for Gems - Rock Polish Supplies & Accessories
#TOP1
Polly Plastics Rock Tumbler Grit And Polish Refill
9.8
PM SCORE
Polly Plastics Rock Tumbling Ceramic Filler Media (Small Cylinder Size) Non-Abrasive Ceramic Pellets for All Type Tumblers (1.5 lbs)
#TOP2
Polly Plastics Rock Tumbling Ceramic Filler Media (Small
9.8
PM SCORE
Tonmp 3 Pounds 5/16 X 5/8 Inch Rock Tumbling Ceramic Filler Media - Large Cylinder Ceramic Pellets for All Type Tumblers
#TOP3
Tonmp 3 Pounds 5/16 X 5/8 Inch Rock
9.8
PM SCORE

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Summary of the Best Tumbling Media of 2026

Market Overview
Tumbling Media Reviewed
  • Reviews Analyzed: 9415 Items
  • PM Avg. Rating: 6.7 / 10
20 Products Evaluated
  • Highest Price: $169.99
  • Lowest Price: $14.79
  • Avg. Price: $33.89

Polly Plastics Rock Tumbler Grit And Polish Refill & Ceramic Tumbling Filler Media (4.5Lb Total Weight) - Silicone Carbide Polisher Grit - Stone Polishing For Gems - Rock Polish Supplies & Accessories

POLLY PLASTICS
683405246985
10.10 X 6.60 X 4.37 inches
4.70 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Hidden Treasure Shop 9.90

Features

PUT A DAZZLING POLISH ON YOUR ROCKS with Polly Plastics rock tumbler grit and polish refill. Our one-of-a-kind rock polisher kit contains four different kinds of grits to provide initial shaping, smoothen the rock surface, pre-polish the rocks and finally polish the rocks for a professional-looking finish. Great for kids and adults alike.

PACKAGE INCLUDES - 1 lb. 60/90 coarse silicon carbide grit, 1 lb. 180/220 medium silicon carbide grit, ½ lb. 500 fine silicon carbide, ½ lb 1200 aluminum oxide polish, 1.5 lbs. non-abrasive ceramic filler cylinders and an easy-to-follow instructions manual. Polly Plastics also have 2-pack grit and polish refills available for each stage of the rock tumbling process, refills of our ceramic media and many more rock tumbling products. Check out our storefront.

GRIT SOLD BY WEIGHT NEEDED FOR EACH STEP – Steps 1 & 2 are 1 lb. each and steps 3 & 4 are ½ lb. each, but all are sold in the same size jars for packaging consistency. The different weights, along with different densities, will mean that jars of rock tumbling grit will not have equal amounts of fullness.

WORKS WITH ALL ROCK TUMBLERS - For ease of use and convenience, our rock tumbling grits work with all brands of tumbler. Our rock tumbler grit and polish kit is ideal for use in a 5 lb. tumbler or five 3 lb. tumblers. Premium rock polishing grit kit - Made in the USA.

CERAMIC FILLER MEDIA to cushion soft, delicate and brittle rocks: Ensure your precious stones remain unscathed while tumbling. This tumbling grit kit includes 1.5 pounds of small, angle-cut ceramic rock tumbler media that fill gaps between rocks to protect and pillow your rocks during tumbling - a great alternative to plastic pellets. The ceramic filling media can be washed and reused over and over.

Polly Plastics Rock Tumbling Ceramic Filler Media (Small Cylinder Size) Non-Abrasive Ceramic Pellets For All Type Tumblers (1.5 Lbs)

POLLY PLASTICS
683405246992
6.30 X 3.40 X 4.35 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Hidden Treasure Shop 9.90

Features

⭐ Non-Abrasive Ceramic Small Tumbling Media. 3/16” dia. X 3/8” long, angle cut cylinders.

⭐ Perfect for protecting stones or filling while rock tumbling. Cushions, quiets and improves tumbling action. Works with all tumbler types.

⭐ No need to keep separate for each stage – rinse and use the same batch through all the tumbling stages. Non-toxic, non-static and non-residue pellets are dryable and easy to reuse.

⭐ Compatible with any brand tumbler or grit.

⭐ PREMIUM non-abrasive ceramic

#TOP3

Tonmp 3 Pounds 5/16 X 5/8 Inch Rock Tumbling Ceramic Filler Media - Large Cylinder Ceramic Pellets For All Type Tumblers

TONMP
34535
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Amazom USA Store 9.87

Features

3 Pound Non-Abrasive, Ceramic Large Tumbling Media. 5/16” dia. X 5/8” long

Perfect for protecting stones or filling while rock tumbling. Cushions, quiets and improves tumbling action.

No need to keep separate for each stage – rinse and use the same batch through all the tumbling stages.

re-closable seal bags to prevent messy spills and to safely store unused pellets for later.

PREMIUM non-abrasive ceramic.Works with all tumbler types

#TOP4

3 Lbs 3/16" X 3/8" Rock Tumbling Ceramic Pellets Filler Media For All Type Tumblers -Use With Rock Polishing Grit, Protects Rocks, Improves Tumbling, Reusable, Rock Tumbling Supplies

TONMP
46456
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Tockrop direct 9.85

Features

Ceramic tumbler media makes the entire rock tumbling process more effective, improving delivery of rock tumbling grit,

These rock tumbler ceramic pellets are safe to use with any rock tumbler.

Ceramic tumbling media will wear down over time, but is still a useful rock tumbling accessory.

Rock tumbling ceramic pellets are reusable and can be used during every rock polishing grit cycle

re-closable seal bags to prevent messy spills and to safely store unused pellets for later.

#TOP5

5 Lbs 3/16" X 3/8" Rock Tumbling Ceramic Pellets Filler Media For All Type Tumblers -Use With Rock Polishing Grit, Protects Rocks, Improves Tumbling, Reusable, Rock Tumbling Supplies

TONMP
46456
5.00 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Tonmp direct 9.86

Features

5 Pound 3/16" x 3/8" Small Rock Tumbling Ceramic Filler Media

Non-Abrasive Ceramic Pellets for All Type Tumblers

No need to keep separate for each stage – rinse and use the same batch through all the tumbling stages.

Perfect for protecting stones or filling while rock tumbling. Cushions, quiets and improves tumbling action

re-closable seal bags to prevent messy spills and to safely store unused pellets for later.

#TOP6

2.5 Lb Stainless Steel Tumbling Media Pins, 0.039 Inch Diameter, 0.255 Inch Length

FULLBOW
SS03925510LB
2.50 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
fullbow 9.87

Features

Magnetic stainless steel 304, Corrosion Resistant

Tumbling media packed in a sturdy plastic jar

0.039" Diameter

0.255" Length

It is designed to work with rotary case tumbler or magnetic tumbler, not for use in vibratory tumblers

#TOP7

Sackorange 5 Pound 3/16" X 3/8" Small Rock Tumbling Ceramic Filler Media Non-Abrasive Ceramic Pellets For All Type Tumblers

SACKORANGE
4535345
16.00 X 3.00 X 3.00 Inches
5.00 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Sackorange 9.87

Features

5 Pound 3/16" x 3/8" Small Rock Tumbling Ceramic Filler Media

Non-Abrasive Ceramic Pellets for All Type Tumblers

Perfect for protecting stones or filling while rock tumbling. Cushions, quiets and improves tumbling action

No need to keep separate for each stage – rinse and use the same batch through all the tumbling stages.

re-closable seal bags to prevent messy spills and to safely store unused pellets for later.

8 Lbs Or 3.6 Kg Ground Walnut Shell Media 18-40 Grit - Fine Walnut Shells For Tumbling, Vibratory Or Blasting

INTERACTIVIA
FMWALSHL18-40-8LB
12.00 X 9.00 X 4.00 Inches
8.00 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Interactivia 9.89

Features

Fine Walnut Shells Polish Surfaces without Damaging the Substrate

18-40 Grit Fine Abrasive Consistency

100% Crushed Walnut Shells, Environmentally Friendly.

Use Low Pressure 20-60 PSI for Soft/Sensitive Materials. Exceeding 80 PSI Lowers the Longevity of the Walnut Shell Media.

Made in the USA

#TOP9

1/8" Ceramic Tumbling Tumbler Tumble Media Fast Cut Deburr Tumbling Media - 2 Lbs (Clean, Dry And Store) For Use In Vibrating Tumbler Or Rotating Tumblers

GANGOU
3MM
2.00 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING

Features

1/8" Ceramic Tumbling Tumbler Tumble Media Fast Cut Deburr Tumbling Media - 2 LBS

Use liquid compounds or water in tumbling and vibrating machines.

Clean, Dry and Packaged in bottle to safely store product .

1/8" Balls ,Triangle ,cut cylinder

#TOP10

8 Lbs Or 3.6 Kg Ground Walnut Shell Media 12-20 Grit - Medium Course Walnut Shells For Tumbling, Vibratory Or Blasting

INTERACTIVIA FINISHING MEDIA
FMWALSHL12-20-8LB
12.00 X 9.00 X 4.00 inches
8.00 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Interactivia 9.89

Features

Medium Course Walnut Shells Polish Surfaces without Damaging the Substrate

12-20 Grit Medium Course Abrasive Consistency

100% Crushed Walnut Shells, Environmentally Friendly.

Use Low Pressure 20-60 PSI for Soft/Sensitive Materials. Exceeding 80 PSI Lowers the Longevity of the Walnut Shell Media.

Made in the USA

#TOP11

2 Lb 1/8" Stainless Steel Diagonal Tumbling Media Shot Jewelers Tumbler Finishing

BC PRECISION
2LBDIAG
3.00 X 3.00 X 3.00 Inches
2.00 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
BC Precision 9.93

Features

304 Stainless Steel

1/8" Stainless Steel Diagonals

Small media burnishing small items

Can be used 1000's of times

2 Pound bag

#TOP12

5 Lb 1/8" Stainless Steel Diagonal Tumbling Media Shot Jewelers Tumbler Finishing

BC PRECISION
DIA-5LB
5.00 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
BC Precision 9.93

Features

304 Stainless Steel

1/8" Stainless Steel Diagonals

Small media burnishing small items

Can be used 1000's of times

5 pound container

#TOP13

Tonmp 3 Lbs 10 Mm Diam Round Ceramic Beads Rock Tumbler Media Tumbling Ball Rock Tumbling Ceramic Filler Media For All Type Tumblers (3 Pounds)

TONMP
1.2.3.4.5.6.10 MM
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
M-jump Official 9.84

Features

3 Pound Non-Abrasive Ball Sphere Shape Ceramic Pellets

1mm/10mm for different user requirement(Please select the size you need)

Surface Finish Smoothing Excellent for Polishing Tumbling Media Light Cutting Wide Selection of Shapes and Sizes Short Cycle Times

No need to keep separate for each stage – rinse and use the same batch through all the tumbling stages

Perfect for protecting stones or filling while rock tumbling. Cushions, quiets and improves tumbling action

#TOP14

5 Lbs Large Weight 1/8" (3 Mm) Round Tumbling Ceramic Filler Media Non-Abrasive Ceramic Pellets For All Type Tumblers (5 Pounds)

SACKORANGE
100
5.00 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Sackorange 9.87

Features

5 Pounds 3mm Small Rock Tumbling Ceramic Filler Media

Non-Abrasive Ceramic Pellets for All Type Tumblers

re-closable seal bags to prevent messy spills and to safely store unused pellets for later.

No need to keep separate for each stage – rinse and use the same batch through all the tumbling stages.

Perfect for protecting stones or filling while rock tumbling. Cushions, quiets and improves tumbling action

#TOP15

1/4 Inch Green Plastic Resin Pyramid (Approx 320 Grit) Tumbling Or Vibratory Media 4.7 Lbs/2.1 Kg | Includes A (Clean, Dry And Store) Bag | For Use In Vibrating Tumbler Or Rotating Tumbler

INTERACTIVIA
TVMRGP025PY5LB
6.00 X 6.00 X 6.00 Inches
0.75 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Interactivia 9.89

Features

Shape: pyramid, 1/4" x 1/4” x 1/4” , Density: 60 lbs. per cu. ft.

Approximately 320 grit, 3:1 Ratio of Media to Material

Use liquid compounds or water in tumbling and vibrating machines.

Clean, Dry and Store in the included bag.

18 lb Vibe Tumbler uses 7-8lbs of media, 5 lb Vibe Tumbler uses 1.5-2.5 lbs of media.

#TOP16

Sackorange 5 Pounds 5 Mm Round Tumbling Ceramic Filler Media Non-Abrasive Ceramic Pellets For All Type Tumblers (5 Lbs)

SACKORANGE
5MM
5.00 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Sackorange 9.87

Features

5 Pounds 5 mm Small Rock Tumbling Ceramic Filler Media

Non-Abrasive Ceramic Pellets for All Type Tumblers

re-closable seal bags to prevent messy spills and to safely store unused pellets for later.

Can be used as a second step or used alone when only a polish is required. It is used to polish all materials

Perfect for protecting stones or filling while rock tumbling. Cushions, quiets and improves tumbling action

16 Lbs Or 7.2 Kg Ground Walnut Shell Media 18-40 Grit - Fine Walnut Shells For Tumbling, Vibratory Or Blasting

INTERACTIVIA FINISHING MEDIA
FMWALSHL18-40-16LB
12.00 X 12.00 X 6.00 Inches
16.00 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Interactivia 9.89

Features

Fine Walnut Shells Polish Surfaces without Damaging the Substrate

18-40 Grit Fine Abrasive Consistency

100% Crushed Walnut Shells, Environmentally Friendly.

Use Low Pressure 20-60 PSI for Soft/Sensitive Materials. Exceeding 80 PSI Lowers the Longevity of the Walnut Shell Media.

Made in the USA

4 Lbs Or 1.8 Kg Ground Walnut Shell Media 18-40 Grit - Fine Walnut Shells For Tumbling, Vibratory Or Blasting

INTERACTIVIA FINISHING MEDIA
FMWALSHL4LB
6.00 X 6.00 X 6.00 Inches
4.00 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Interactivia 9.89

Features

Fine Walnut Shells Polish Surfaces without Damaging the Substrate

18-40 Grit Fine Abrasive Consistency

100% Crushed Walnut Shells, Environmentally Friendly.

Use Low Pressure 20-60 PSI for Soft/Sensitive Materials. Exceeding 80 PSI Lowers the Longevity of the Walnut Shell Media.

Made in the USA

#TOP19

Ceramic Tumbling And Vibratory Media - Small Polyhedron Triangles - 3/8" Size (50Lbs)

WINONA VAN NORMAN
LS170335-A
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Winona Van Norman 6.37

Features

Ceramic Angle-Cut Triangle Polyhedrons

Medium Cutting

Tough, Long-Wearing Bond

3/8" Size

#TOP20

7/8” X 7/8” Angle Cut Triangulars - General Purpose Formula Tumbling Or Vibratory Media 5 Lbs/2.2 Kg Includes A (Clean, Dry And Store) Bag For Use In Vibrating Tumbler Or Rotating Tumbler

INTERACTIVIA
T-C-ACTR-22X22-GC-5
5.00 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Interactivia 9.89

Features

Shape: Triangulars 7/8” x 7/8”, Density: 90 lbs. per cu. ft.

For Light Deburring and Polish, 3:1 Ratio of Media to Material.

Liquid Compound Included for Tumbling and Vibrating Machines.

Clean, Dry and Store in the Included Bag.

Use liquid with media to cut down on dust and improve overall finish.

Top 10 tumbling media Brands on Amazon

Here is the list of top-rated brands that were evaluated by PM.

Brand Count
Tonmp 4
Interactivia 3
Interactivia Finishing Media 3
Sackorange 3
Bc Precision 2
Polly Plastics 2
Fullbow 1
Gangou 1
Winona Van Norman 1

Top 10 tumbling media Brands Pie Chart


We've carried out a comprehensive analysis of 9,415 reviews on tumbling media, using our selection criteria to identify the best options in the abrasive & finishing products. Our findings reveal that most customers typically select tumbling media priced around $33.89, with top brands including polly plastics, fullbow, interactivia, tonmp, frankford arsenal, sackorange, interactivia finishing media, bc precision and winona van norman and gangou

Our team of expert editors reviewed these high-quality items and handpicked the top 20 tumbling media for your consideration. We've also done extensive research on numerous sellers, identifying the best ones in the abrasive & finishing products category. These include hidden treasure shop, fullbow, interactivia, tonmp direct, amazon.com, sackorange, amazom usa store, bc precision and m-jump official and winona van norman .

We are dedicated to assisting our users in finding the right media Products based on their needs, saving them considerable time when choosing which tumbling media to buy. We take pride in the number of satisfied users we've helped through our thorough and insightful reviews.