Tumbling Media

[CapeCodder]

I have used corn cob and walnut shell media with decent results. What else will work ? Has anyone tried speedy dry ? I was given some, but haven't used it yet. I saw a note about adding small pieces of paper towels to the tumbler and/or used dryer softener sheets. I tried the paper towels and they do seem to absorb a lot of gunk.
I am not trying to get my brass to look like new, just clean and lightly polished, and looking for economical alternatives.
Thanks

 

[wahsben]

I have heard of rice being used and also ceramic media.

 

[EddieCoyle]

Speedy Dry is dusty and doesn't last long. Rice doesn't work well, doesn't last long, and is expensive compared to corncob sandblast media at $25 for 50#. Ceramic doesn't work well dry, tends to be too aggressive, and is very expensive.

 

[Scrivener]

While one can buy 50# bags of "lizard litter" at PetSmart or equivalent and save yourself the bother of finding a sandblasting supply shop nearby.

Besides, you probably have a pet anyway, so it's not even an extra trip.