what tool would you use to put a tiny hole in a bead?
I'm trying to make a couple necklaces for my mom and sister and I bought these gemstones and i'd like to know what tools can I use, purchase to make a hole in them??
2006-10-27 08:27:32 · 11 answers · asked by Om... 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I would think that the factory that makes them uses modes
2006-10-28 15:23:57 · answer #1 · answered by bllnickie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If by tiny beads you mean glass beads, those are poured like that, with a hole in them. They are not drilled into. I would not recommend drilling into a gem you have if you have not done it before. You may be able to find a pro who can do it for you. You may also want to think about not putting a hole in them at all, like using thin wire (almost like thread) to make a holder for the gem, which can be strung.
2006-10-27 12:28:59 · answer #2 · answered by jlynmcclary 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the stone. Softer stones will be easier to drill through, but more likely to break... The owner of a local rock shop told me once that you could do it with a drill press (to make sure the hole was straight and the bit was secure), and to secure the stone with plasticine or some such.
You may want to get cabochon settings, if you're using what I think you're using. You can glue or clamp them into the setting, which normally has a pre-made pendant bail. Much easier than trying to drill the stone...
2006-10-27 09:16:59 · answer #3 · answered by Megan S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make really small drill bits but drilling a hole that small straight can be hard to do plus you could break the bit easily.
2006-10-27 08:30:37 · answer #4 · answered by jaws65 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they use a drill bit...just a tiny one.
im sure theres a way they do allot of them at once though
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dremel makes these small drill bits for drilling perf board...really small set I have and it works well.
other than that, youll need to buy or rent a drill press because doing this with a hand drill is next to impossable
2006-10-27 09:23:42 · answer #5 · answered by D S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
forget drilling, buy some craft wire (silver, gold) and glue little loops for the necklace to slide through
2006-10-27 12:58:38 · answer #6 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U WOULD HAV TO GET A GOOD GRIP ON THE BEAD AND GET A VERY VERY SMALL, AND THIN DRILL BIT AND BE EXTRA CAREFUL AND DRILL THRU
2006-10-27 10:29:08 · answer #7 · answered by ??? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can drill holes in them with a carbide drill but will be hard to do. best to buy some with holes already in them
2006-10-27 09:07:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
drill bit for drilling through glass. and a vise to hold it in with.
2006-10-29 23:54:53 · answer #9 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would first have to grip it steady enough with something to drill into it.
2006-10-27 08:30:15 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋