[Jewelry making - Article 00342] - [Orchid] Enlarging Briolette Holes

[LisaF]

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    I bought some amethyst briolettes at the last gem & mineral show I
    went to. I bought a whole strand. Now I want to use them on earrings
    and necklaces and find the holes are VERY small. 26g wire will not
    fit through them. The only thing I can get to go through them is some
    thin softflex beading cord. So rather then throwing up my hands and
    just finding beading necklace designs for these is there a way I can
    make the holes bigger to use my 26g or 24g wire? I have a vice and a
    flex shaft but am worried I may mess them up because the apex is
    small and thin. Any thoughts? 

Lisa Fowler

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