[Jewelry making - Article 00052] - Re: [Orchid] Enlarging holes in Rubies

[mary]

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    In my experience of stringing rubies on silk (size 00 or 0), the
    holes are always tiny. Ruby - and other precious beads - are sold by
    weight. Larger drill holes = less money for the producer. 

    I enlarge drill holes by using a tapered bead reamer (dental
    quality). I also use the tapered bead reamer to smooth out the drill
    holes so the beads will not shred the silk. 

    As you are looking at these beads for production work, I cannot see
    this method as being efficient. That said, there are some lovely ruby
    beads that have passed through my hands. 

Mary Stachura
Joseph P. Stachura Co., Inc.
www.StachuraWholesale.com
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