Want to learn how to drill holes in beach stones? Well, I’ve got good news for you: drilling small river stones is easy and I’m happy to tell you how it’s done! I had been making this Natural Stone Jewelry for several months with pre-drilled stones that I purchased from fellow Etsy artisans. It took […]
Learn how to make natural stone jewelry and drill your own stones. List of supplies and easy step-by-step instructions.
I drilled holes in beach stones. So let me show you how I did it and how you can use stones with holes for decorating.
Want to learn how to drill holes in beach stones? Well, I’ve got good news for you: drilling small river stones is easy and I’m happy to tell you how it’s done! I had been making this Natural Stone Jewelry for several months with pre-drilled stones that I purchased from fellow Etsy artisans. It took […]
Want to learn how to drill holes in beach stones? Well, I’ve got good news for you: drilling small river stones is easy and I’m happy to tell you how it’s done! I had been making this Natural Stone Jewelry for several months with pre-drilled stones that I purchased from fellow Etsy artisans. It took […]
Have you ever wondered how to drill holes in rocks to make unique natural jewelry? Then today’s post is an answer to that curiosity by a couple of experts on the subject. The Etsy Metal Blog introduces two artists who create beautiful jewelry from river rocks and generously share their secrets on how they... Read More »
I use a two bit process when drilling holes in glass and ceramics. I use a cylindrical diamond bit to drill a hole all the way through my piece. I then use a cone shaped diamond drill bit to widen the hole. I cool the drill bit with a small bit of water as I'm drilling
For making natural beads.
Want to learn how to drill holes in beach stones? Well, I’ve got good news for you: drilling small river stones is easy and I’m happy to tell you how it’s done! I had been making this Natural Stone Jewelry for several months with pre-drilled stones that I purchased from fellow Etsy artisans. It took […]
Learn how easy it is to drill holes in rocks in order to make jewelry from natural elements.
What can I use my Diamond drill bits on? How do I use them? What's the difference between sintered and coated? How Long will my drill bits last? Will they fit my drill?All your questions answered...
How to Drill Pebbles & Stone with Eternal Tools in 3 easy steps. We explain the tools and equipment you will need, along with an easy to follow step by step guide. Learn to drill holes in garden, river and beach pebbles and make some interesting jewellery, crafts and decorative home wares.
Ceramic tiles have been around for centuries. In modern homes, it’s commonly used for floors and walls. It’s a versatile
Don't miss this step by step guide on how to polish stones with a Dremel rotary tool. If you're interested in lapidary, this is one thing you
Drilling through glass isn't as hard as it looks, and it's a specific skill that is honestly pretty amazing to have.
What to do when you have a gorgeous rock whose only crime is that it hasn't developed a hole? You give it one! Here's how to drill a hole in a rock.
Using rocks and sea glass in jewelry is very popular with jewelry-makers these days as an inexpensive, easy way to add interest and color to your work. Unless you plan on wire-wrapping the pieces, however, you first will need to drill a hole in each of your rocks.
Polished rocks aren't the only thing that's left over after tumbling a batch of rocks. How are you supposed to dispose of the sludge after your
curved stones when drilling can be a bit difficult. Here is a quick method for securing hard materials during drilling under water. In addition to helping you avoid cracking the stone, it can prevent hand fatigue, slipping, and broken drill bits.
A dop stick is used by the Lapidary Artists to securely hold a pre-formed cabochon or free form stone whilst it is being worked on a grinding machine.
As I talked about in this post, I love to collect rocks and make crafty things with them. Some of you let me know you are interested in ho...
How to Drill Pebbles & Stone with Eternal Tools in 3 easy steps. We explain the tools and equipment you will need, along with an easy to follow step by step guide. Learn to drill holes in garden, river and beach pebbles and make some interesting jewellery, crafts and decorative home wares.
As I talked about in this post, I love to collect rocks and make crafty things with them. Some of you let me know you are interested in ho...
I drilled holes in beach stones. So let me show you how I did it and how you can use stones with holes for decorating.
What to do when you have a gorgeous rock whose only crime is that it hasn't developed a hole? You give it one! Here's how to drill a hole in a rock.
Want to learn how to drill holes in beach stones? Well, I’ve got good news for you: drilling small river stones is easy and I’m happy to tell you how it’s done! I had been making this Natural Stone Jewelry for several months with pre-drilled stones that I purchased from fellow Etsy artisans. It took […]
Holey Stones, Or: So You Want to Drill a Hole in a Rock: So you've got a pretty stone and you want to hang it on a necklace, but alas it has no hole for a cord or jump-ring from which to hang. What do? Follow along and I'll show you. Time: Varies. Depends on hardness and thickness of stone, and abrasivene…
Drilling into glass is sometimes necessary for home and craft projects. Learn how to drill into glass safely and without damage to the glass.
Polishing rocks is just one of the many ways you can use a Dremel rotary tool. Clean off the rocks you want to polish with soap and water before you get to work. Select one rock to polish at a time, secure it in a vice clamp, and grind it...
According to the MOHS hardness scale, granite is one of the hardest materials in the world! It’s no wonder, then, that it is used for so many applications; after all, you won’t find much else with this amount of durability.
What can I use my Diamond drill bits on? How do I use them? What's the difference between sintered and coated? How Long will my drill bits last? Will they fit my drill?All your questions answered...
Want to learn how to drill holes in beach stones? Well, I’ve got good news for you: drilling small river stones is easy and I’m happy to tell you how it’s done! I had been making this Natural Stone Jewelry for several months with pre-drilled stones that I purchased from fellow Etsy artisans. It took […]
What can I use my Diamond drill bits on? How do I use them? What's the difference between sintered and coated? How Long will my drill bits last? Will they fit my drill?All your questions answered...
