[Jewelry making - Article 00220] - Re: [Orchid] Dremel to enlarge holes in beads?

[Kimberly Starbard]

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Hi peggy li:

>     My dad just got me a dremel tool and I was wondering if there were
>     any tips on being able to use such a tool to enlarge bead holes in
>     stones or pearls? 

    I just did this at Christmas time with my Dremel tool. I had
    earwires and pearls that had holes that were too small to fit on the
    wires. I had to get a chuck to fit the smaller sized drill bit. The
    one that came with the Dremel kit was too big. I held the pearl in
    flat nosed pliers in my left hand and drilled with my right hand. It
    was very easy and the earrings came out really nice. Don't drill too
    fast and wear a mask for dust. I don't know how hard Azurite is.
    There are much more knowledgeable people on the list who could tell
    you that part. 

Good Luck
Kim Starbard
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