Comments on: Summer Cheer

By: Denise Donelson

Denise Donelson — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 15:22:59 +0000

To Marsha – I don’t have any good ones that show it all from start to finish – what I did was query the Web, watched multiple ones, took the good from some, discarded the bad, and tried a few stones. I do use a drill press because it can be slowed down – a Dremmel might be good for some but for me, the speed was too intense, and I took the chance of really messing up my fingers if the Dremmel or stone shifted. I created my own little system – even made my own little adjustable wooden jig to hold the stones. I will say it takes time and patience – some stones drill in under 15 minutes, some it has taken me well over an hour depending on the hardness. Sorry this doesn’t really answer your question completely but I hope it helps somewhat.

By: Marsha

Marsha — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:54:33 +0000

Very nice. Do you know of a good tutorial on drilling stones?

By: Denise

Denise — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 16:47:06 +0000

Susan – thanks – that was an experiment that actually went well, lol. I have gone through lots of wire on experiments – some good, and some, well, not so good. I like things secure because many pieces of jewelry I bought over the years broke quickly due to flimsy connections – now that I know how to make thing sturdy, I plan to fix my own jewelry store purchased items. Experiment and have fun.

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 23:40:39 +0000

I love your bail! I have been struggling with insecure pinch bails and unattractive options and you have just inspired me! So simple but so pretty! Thanks!!