How to Drill and Rivet Stones with Molly Sharp

[@hyselwatchandclockrepair1874]

I appreciate your systematic approach providing excellent clarity of each step and leaving nothing out which could be very detrimental to successfully achieving an outcome like you are describing and showing.

[@nancygast9340]

I have been wanting to know for awhile how to do this! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!!

[@jakibros]

I've been slowly gathering my equipment to start. It was nice to have a good view of your workshop. I could see the different elements I already have and what will be on my bucket list.

[@G.G.8GG]

Nice video. Thanks. Watching on my phone though I can't see it very well at all. It would be great if you would bring it to the camera for a close up.

[@C_MR_WYld307]

Awesome tutorial! Thank you!

[@lenastiward8657]

Thank you for this video!

[@robinbouvette2795]

Agree, would be nice to see what your doing. Also what size flare tool are you using?

[@suzanneriver245]

Thank you for this video. A few years ago I. decided to drill a hole into a pebble I picked up one a beach in Greece and put a gold (it was affordable at that time) piece of tubing in the stone. It was successful although I sure wish I had seen your video first!

[@DavidLindes]

Neat! Thanks for sharing this technique!

[@donnaer]

Thank you, you are an excellent teacher. You talked about each thing to consider as you worked, which is so important. Unfortunate that your videographer didn’t come in closer. Next time perhaps. I appreciate these tips nonetheless- I have some experience so not as important as if I were watching as a novice.

[@marlenetrue1168]

Thanks, Donna, we are glad you enjoyed the video. You might also enjoy some of our virtual workshops pocosinarts.org/pocosinartsonline/

[@SRLGemstone]

Exactly the information I need right now. Especially the glasses information was also very useful. Thanks for the detailed and informative video.

[@babagalacticus]

this tutorial is EXACTLY what i'm trying to do & has a wealth of info dispensed by someone who is OBVIOUSLY a world class teacher; unfortunately (& you just KNOW what i'm going to say), WE CAN'T REALLY SEE ANYTHING CLEARLY. PLEASE get a videographer who can zoom in & out etc. as need be. also you should apprise the viewer of the level of skill set required for this; NOT a beginner's project unless they actually KNOW what a 'bench pin' or a 'jewelers' saw (it just looks like an ordinary COPING saw, or what's involved in 'annealing'... i think you get my point. thank you nonetheless; it answered quite a few of MY questions. 🙏🏼🙏🏾

[@JJ2000k]

Nice Video! Can you drill a hole into a fire agate like this?

[@Nancy4133nope]

A great tutorial thank you for sharing this

[@1stetson57]

That is a jewelers saw and when you tension just loosen the top thumb screw and put your saw in place and hold it taught with one hand and tighten the top thumb screw and that will tension your wire saw. Nice video and demo and THANK YOU!!

[@johnmimist]

Wish there was a close up or picture of anything.cool tho.

[@davidhill1220]

Thank you so much Patricia

[@janhachicho3373]

Thank you for the beautiful video

[@davidhill1220]

Sooo jealous of your studio! 😄 Patricia

[@davidfernando7632]

I love you molly sharp!!

[@bernym4047]

I have very successfully drilled a 6mm hole in a beach pebble using a glass/tile drill in a pillar drill by making a doughnut shaped ring from modelling clay (plasticine),sticking it to the pebble and filling it with water. It cuts through much more quickly than your method and can cope with some very hard pebbles. However, a very interesting video. Thank you.

[@MariaWalker-qo3vi]

That sounds awesome. Wish you could do a vid on that 😃

[@MariaWalker-qo3vi]

Just wanted to come back and let you know I tried your technique with the clay and it worked PERFECTLY! Awesome tip and I appreciate you so much!❤

[@bernym4047]

Glad to be of help 😃@@MariaWalker-qo3vi

[@jakibros]

Did you use the nondrying clay or drying clay?

[@bernym4047]

@@jakibros The soft, non-setting clay. It's trade name is 'plasticine' in the UK and is very inexpensive

[@justaguy995]

Can you get the camera any further away

[@marybryan5879]

Great instructional video. It would have been even better to have zoomed in to see exactly what results you were getting.

[@marlenetrue1168]

Thanks, Mary, we are glad you enjoyed the video. You might also enjoy some of our virtual workshops pocosinarts.org/pocosinartsonline/

[@urmelausdemeis3495]

Sehr instruktiv. Danke

[@Richard-mz7qu]

Well done. Thank you.

[@chuckneese1282]

I would have liked to see the stone while you were drilling

[@Krispy1011]

Great video Molly - I'm good at drilling 1mm, 2mm, 3mm holes in gem stones but I am having trouble drilling a 3/4" hole on gem stones that are about 2 to 2.5" in diameter and 5/16" thick - the stones keep breaking - any ideas or instructions - thx.

[@deborahkthompson154]

You don't show close ups.

[@wallyjackieturgeon3070]

Do you find using an electric tool in water just a bit scary?

[@garymaylon2025]

What bits do you use and what is your supply source.

[@glenallan6279]

Why aren’t you using the drill press behind you with the flex shaft to drill the rock. It looks like a Foredom press designed for the flex shaft. Because of the water setup?

[@normanacree1635]

I am guessing because not many people have that piece of equipment and she is trying to show common, ordinary folks like me how to do it.

[@marybryan5879]

Excellent video but it was hard to see details of what was being done.

[@humphreys38]

Start video with as it currently is then the rest just close up from your perspective so we can see what your doing . Great instructions

[@marlenetrue1168]

Hello, we are glad you enjoyed the video. You might also enjoy some of our virtual workshops pocosinarts.org/pocosinartsonline/

[@terp4u2]

Please explain your piece of leather and the holes you put in. 2 layers of leather? How do you remove the leather when hammering so does not get stuck under the river?

[@BubuH-cq6km]

thank you we got the point 👍🏼👍🏼

[@dondoyle111]

Good info but need better audio and camera close up shots

[@dandrexmurphy6087]

idk that i'd do a pebble but i can see myself doing this to other things, it would work for many other applications, it was interesting and i watched the entire video, thank you!

[@moizgemsandmineralsworldto2167]

Hi, I would like to ask how to drill holes in quartz in bulk quantity manufacturing without hand drilling holes

[@ErickTiki]

would have been nice the have the camera above you to see what your doing as I learn better by seeing what your doing...explain is good but I need to see the work.

[@miamibeachsuperplumber8552]

copper soft tubing would be better and easier to work with.

[@BirdWhisperer46]

I can't hear you.

[@skills4design]

Never heard of zooming in?

[@chrismarkofski9925]

Can not see what you are doing. Not useful if no close ups.

[@pocosinarts8762]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@jimpage7398]

Whatever machine is running in the background is getting getting annoying.

[@jasonmillers6941]

Subaru

[@John-gm8ty]

this is a horrendously dangerous practice, and an express ticket to silicosis. only drill/cut stone when wet with flowing water, stone dust is stupidly bad for your lungs.

[@laurareutter6928]

The stone is underwater.