Drilling Stones and Found Objects Tutorial - Beaducation.com

[@konasteph]

ahaaaa: the triple ripple drill bits! I have been searching for what the more professional gem cutter people are using for drill bits and here is the first video that points me to a better tool for drilling holes into harder material! The cheap diamond drill bits that all the sites are selling, are about 10 dollars for 20 bits are sort of working, but you will go through a lot of bits until you are done, Thanks!

[@leettayarlot95]

Thank you so much for sharing this. It's the best tutorial I've ever seen and I've seen hundreds of all kinds. You hit all the important steps for drilling and I'm applauding you for opening with the safety tips. 👌 ❤

[@jamesburke6078]

Nice and slow and very thorough! Well done.... didn't think I needed lessons on how to put a bit in... but I did!

[@beaducation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@roosterspeacock]

you are an EXCELLENT teacher...Thank you for your time in these videos... You are really helping people like me!!! Much love!

[@beebeeralli2507]

Thank you so very much Kate. This was a very thorough video and I really appreciate your help in removing the anxiety I had been feeling before I watched it. ❤

[@beaducation]

Awesome, glad it was helpful :)

[@debbieg6921]

Kate’s tutorial’s are always 5 ✨✨✨✨✨

[@TenaciousT76]

Excellent! Thank you!! You just answered at least 10 questions I had all in one video! Bless your soul! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@judithgrenier205]

Thank you! You explain things extremely well and are very pleasant to listen to.

[@shirley6996]

Hi, thank you for you tutorial I have a drem but did not know what all the different pieces were for and how to use them and your video has helped a lot for drilling a piece I hope you can make a video on all the different pieces and how to use them (like the round disks ) and how to put them on the tool. I also did not know about keeping everything wet. thank you again.

[@fionacobb5503]

Very clear and informative and some great tips too - thank you so much for this x

[@NeonPegasus]

This is so helpful! Thank you for being so thorough!

[@kathywywong]

Your tutorial is so good. Thank you very much for making it!

[@beaducation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@riverheights7594]

I so needed this video. Thank you!

[@mandicoleman7433]

This is a great educational video!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!!!!

[@beaducation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sandygavilanes1612]

Great tutorial ....... nice and clear explanation. thank you so much!

[@L5man]

Super excellent job! I’m off to make jewelry now!

[@beaducation]

Go for it!

[@Iknowonlywhatimtaught]

If you wear glasses you can also get side shields to slide over the ear pierces if you have Z-87 or better lenses. Working with torch have welding glasses.

[@tyedye571]

this was very informative. Thank you!

[@beaducation]

Thanks Wendy! Learn something new everyday....isn't that the goal :) Now you can go drill holes in everything....have fun!!!

[@shirleyblazer5051]

Lady U rock !!!!! Excellent work.

[@SpanishRose315]

Thank you so much for the video. You made this very easy to understand. I work with resin and I haven't sold anything because I have trouble with the rotary drill I got at Harbor Freight. It's smaller than your Dremel 3000. I want to get this right before selling my pieces.

[@junglerider007]

nice work mam,thank you for your guidance 🙂

[@beaducation]

Most welcome 😊

[@artmarina2011]

Thank you so much!! Very interesting! Good video! :)

[@NixScrapolla]

This may sound weird but since I didn't hear her mention it- I'm positive all pet owners will put them out of harms way like I did, but one thing that never failed to happen was just like children,as soon as you get on phone or start to do anything, that's when they HAVE TO "potty". So I had lay down my HOT drill/soldering iron & go in the backyard. So lesson learned- Take care of pets before you start.

[@beaducation]

Good tip!!!

[@laurenkopenhaver672]

I’m working with stone jewelry. How do I put the screw eye pin in? Do I need to make the hole 1st then insert the pin or do I carefully use the drill bit to screw the pin in with no hole?

[@beaducation]

Hi! You would have to make the hole first and then insert the wire.

[@bonniebccanada5113]

I have a Dremel flex shaft but it does not have a pedal is that an extra attachment you have to buy for it. Love the video had my Dremel for years and have learned so much from this video will be checking out your others. Thank you for sharing.

[@twinkeez2003]

I just love you and your channel. I have learned so much :)

[@THESHOMROM]

Great lesson.

[@lindahersh2578]

Can you use a dremmel and the same technique to enlarge holes with clay beads or are they too delicate? This is a fantastic video. Thank you soooo much!

[@beaducation]

Hi Linda! Yes, you should be able to. We recommend testing the drilling on one first, maybe one with a flaw. Then you can see how wet you'll need it to be, and how well the bit passes through. Good luck!

[@nadineathmpson]

Thank you, that was helpful...

[@rinkothecockatiel5039]

that was awesome. thx

[@cocoablossom5201]

This really helped me see which tools I need for the various projects I have. 1 question. Do these same drills work for river stones? I would just need to take more time working on them? Great video.

[@beaducation]

+Cocoablossom5 sorry for the very late reply. We had a shift in employee duties that resulted in some youtube comments slipping through the cracks! Yes, this will work on river stones :)

[@MsOscara]

This is a good video. Question: When using a drill press, it appears that you can skip the step about starting the hole by drilling at an angle and then moving the bit to the upright position. Is that correct?

[@beaducation]

+MsOscara yes :)

[@redwingblackjack]

could you hold the stone with pliers or a vice? so you fingers are not near the drill bit?

[@beaducation]

+redwingblackjack yes! Great idea!

[@a.bearsfan4lyf89]

redwingblackjack, pliers may leave tool marks if you work with stones, minerals, or gems softer than 5.0 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. I've found that if you coat just the jaws of your pliers with a product called "Plasti Dip Tool Handle Coating" you can have a secure grip on the work and not leave tool marks.

[@openarms169]

hi great tutorial. Question what size wire did u use for that bezal?

[@beaducation]

+Monique Miller 14g. :)

[@guyudonotknow]

what drill bit should I use for thin glass such as an old shot glass, I'm making a necklace for my mum out of a very old sentimental glass which she accidentally smashed but I kept all the broken glass without her knowing, your tutorial is brilliant btw

[@beaducation]

Think glass can be tricky. I would try the triple ripple and see if it does the trick. www.beaducation.com/p/1557-jewelry-making-tools-diamond-tipped-drill-set-6-pieces

[@lindaday8030]

what type drill bit do you use for different stone

[@beaducation]

Hi Linda! Thanks for watching! You can find the full list of tools and materials used in this class here, www.beaducation.com/online_classes/188-drilling-stones-and-found-objects

[@larrywise856]

Sunday, 8/6 , hi may I ask where you got the drilling stone

[@beaducation]

Hi! The stones themselves came from the instructors stash.

[@lalameans4376]

What or how I can drill holes on Quartz crystals, where I can buy a drill for it..?

[@beaducation]

Hi Irish! You will be a diamond drill bit, or Triple Ripple bit, and a flex-shaft or other motorized drill, such as a dremel. You can purchase everything you'll need on our website, www.beaducation.com. Have fun!

[@stellannie86]

I'm a bit confused.. Do i need all those tools? Or can i use Dremel for everything? For what do i need the water? And is it not dangerous with an electric tool?

[@beaducation]

+Emmi-Annie N. sorry for the late reply! No you do not need all those tools, Kate is just discussing each one individually as they all work a bit differently. You should be able to use the dremel for everything unless you are drilling through something very hard where you might need more power. The water is to keep the dust down and keep the bit lubricated. The water is not dangerous because you are only using a tiny bit. Hope this helps :)

[@stellannie86]

+Beaducation Thanks for responding! :)

[@stellannie86]

+Beaducation I just noticed my dremel manual says not to use it with water. Do you think that small amount of water still isn't bad though?

[@beaducation]

+Emmi-Annie N. Hi Emmi! You only are submerging or dampen the bit you're using to drill with. Make sure not to get any other part of the dremel wet.

[@stellannie86]

+Beaducation Okay! Thank you so much with your replies. :)

[@angeyates7155]

Can you use this to drill sterling silver, copper or brass? Thanks

[@beaducation]

You can use the drill on metal as well. Dremels are great!

[@christinehill2782]

Where can someone order sterling for jewelry or enlay work?

[@beaducation]

Here is a link to the soldering tools we sell. beaducation.com/collections/soldering-fusing-tools

[@mawi1172]

Where can I find top drilled round stones for rings?

[@beaducation]

I would do a google search for those style beads. Unfortunately we do not sell them but I am sure there are a lot of sites that have a great selection.

[@katheriner.4867]

Where did you get your irregular shaped freshwater pearl

[@beaducation]

you can do a search online for websites that sell gemstones

[@RosaButton]

Do I need to buy a flex shaft? Does it work with the dermal?

[@beaducation]

Your Dremel will work just fine for this.

[@tempestinateapot832]

What is the name of that finger tape?

[@beaducation]

It's called Finger Pro Tape. You can find it on our website here: www.beaducation.com/p/2459-jewelry-making-tools-finger-pro-tape-1-inch-thick-95-ft-roll Have a great day!

[@savannahkrussell]

Can you use the Dremel tool to drill holes into stones as well?

[@beaducation]

You sure can!

[@stientje21]

Hello. Do I need the Dremel 8200? This one is wireless. I have read that a wireless Dremel does not have the power you need to drill through boulders.

[@aylawayman2211]

Hi, can you do the harder stones with just a dremel or do you need a flex shaft with a pedal as well? It does not seem that you sell all of this on the site as stated? I just really want to understand the tools needed. I am mostly wanting to drill through found rocks outside and river stones, maybe some shells. There is a lot of info in this but also the basics seem so unclear.

[@beaducation]

you can probably use a dremel. You just need to figure out the bits.

[@SocialContraire]

why two different machines?

[@beaducation]

Just to show you a comparison on what you can use to drill holes :)

[@SocialContraire]

cool, just wnated to be sure there wasnt a certain gadget i needed ... i am learning !

[@wendyknoxleet]

Why don’t you punch a dimple

[@beaducation]

You can certainly do that if you like.

[@debbiec.8553]

You don't need water

[@huskyfluffy]

Debbie Chowdhury you don't need to, but it's better to. So.... you don't have toxic dust flying everywhere (some shells, are bad for you to breath, like abalone) and you don't want the drill bit to get too hot, if you're using it on a very hard stone, or you can change the temper of the bit... I'm told.

[@moodylicious]

yes you do. Water is especially helpful, as a safeguard, on quartz and gems and minerals. Otherwise they tend to get too hot by the heat generated from the rotary tool. They may crack, crumble or break when overheated. Better safe than sorry. It also, as already stated cuts down on crystaline dust particulate. *Could fly up into eyes w/o safety glasses or into lungs w/o face-mask. I have gotten an errant piece of quartzcrystal embedded in my eye. Very painful, needed to be removed by eye specialist. And I wasn't even working on my jewelry. It was a bit that had blown free in the work studio and just happened to fly up into my eye when I approached, fr the slightest generation of wind from breathing or body movement. Very painful experience, for days. Water not necessary on wood but what could happen is a slight burning of drill hole which may darken the drill hole. Maybe better to start w/ a smaller hole then finish with a round file to the inside of the hole to clear away any darkened burnt wood.

[@HawraStarseed]

I can’t drill my crystals🫤

[@beaducation]

you would have to be very very careful.