[Jewelry making - Article 00958] - Re: [Orchid] [Source] Bell caps for opals

[carrie moore]

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    Thanks for that info, I was a little worried about the 2 part epoxy
    not holding long term. I was thinking of using a pinch bail but that
    would involve drilling a hole on the opal and I only have a Dremel
    tool, I don't know if that is capable of doing the job, and if it is,
    what size and type of drill bit to use. I am nervous of shattering or
    cracking the opal (which I spent so much time on all by hand with
    different grades of wet&dry sandpaper!). I had also thought of using
    a top mount like a peg type bail on the bigger opals but again I
    don't know how to go about it and as I am a New Zealander I haven't
    been able to get much informed help over here! If anyone can advise
    me the best way to go about it from a hobbyist point of view (I mean
    with my limited access to tools) it would be much appreciated. Most
    of the opals I have are freeform type shape and I would like to use a
    pendant type bail.
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