Monday, March 5, 2012

Drilled beach stones for I Might Make That! Monday

Rock Collection Necklace Bittersweet Greys
by Jenny Hoople of Authentic Arts
One of the reasons I got into beading and jewelry making is that I thought you didn't need a lot of fancy equipment. Some chain-nose and round-nose pliers, some wire cutters, lots of small-eyed needles and endless yards of Fireline and you're set, right?

Hah!

Rotary tool image from Jenny Hoople
of Authentic Arts
Now I find myself coveting power tools.

I can't remember where I found these lovely drilled stones--Pinterest most likely--but Jenny Hoople of Authentic Arts has a how-to on using a Dremel tool to drill holes in stones. I know these gizmos are handy for all kinds of tasks--not just drilling holes in metal and stones but for filing and polishing too.

It'll be a while before I get one, but I'm happy to pass along the tute.

(And yes, I'm a little behind in updating my IMMT! Archives page with the past couple of weeks' entries, but the link to it is in the top right corner of the blog.)


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  1. Sally AndersonMarch 5, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    I am coveting a Dremel, too. Have been for a long time and congratulate myself for the restraint. Really, I don't know how much I'd use it and don't dare buy one and let it sit! But this is a cool tutorial and I just love the rocks she shows (the variety of colors is great). Thanks. And let us know if you succumb to the temptation and buy one!

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  2. All Fired Up!March 5, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Despite years of consideration, I have not bought one, though they aren't really that expensive. My problem is the dust they create and how to contain it. Not a problem for drilling in water, but for sanding definitely. You have put it back on my front burner, however and the tip on drill bits she passes on is great!

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  3. KJMarch 6, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    I have a Dremel and it just doesn't strike me as being heavy enough to drill a hole in stone. Shows you what I know!

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  4. JennyMarch 12, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Hi Geneva :D. Thanks so much for sharing my tutorial! What a nice surprise!!

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  7. Torque StoryMarch 12, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Jenny, glad you saw it. It looks like your comment showed up three times though, so I deleted the extraneous ones. But I don't want others to think I censored you!

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