Swirls

[Frosty]

If you glue a round felt pad on the end of the dowel and use polishing compound you can get really nice results in whatever grit finish you like.

Frosty

[jimmy seale]

i use lapping compound and an eraser- but that's already been said....better late than never, jimmy

[cal-k]

if you want smaller ones, i use a pad sander, with 80 grit sandpaper it makes 1/8'' circles, and if you are careful with how you guide the pad sander, you can get a damascusy sort of look (not nearly as distinct as the real stuff though)