How to Drill and Rivet Stones with Molly Sharp

Learn how to make beautiful by drilling and riveting stones with metalsmith Molly Sharp. To view all videos and activities, visit www.pocosinarts.org/online-creativity-resource.

[@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.

[@C_MR_WYld307]

Awesome tutorial! Thank you!

[@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. 🙏🏼🙏🏾

[@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/

[@johnmimist]

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

[@justaguy995]

Can you get the camera any further away

[@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!

[@SRLGemstone]

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

[@FAMILYFUN-un1zm]

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

[@Nancy4133nope]

A great tutorial thank you for sharing this

[@lenastiward8657]

Thank you for this video!

[@deborahkthompson154]

You don't show close ups.

[@davidhill1220]

Thank you so much Patricia

[@DavidLindes]

Neat! Thanks for sharing this technique!

[@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

[@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!!

[@janhachicho3373]

Thank you for the beautiful video

[@robinbouvette2795]

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

[@davidfernando7632]

I love you molly sharp!!

[@Richard-mz7qu]

Well done. Thank you.

[@chuckneese1282]

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

[@davidhill1220]

Sooo jealous of your studio! 😄 Patricia

[@BubuH-cq6km]

thank you we got the point 👍🏼👍🏼

[@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/

[@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.

[@dondoyle111]

Good info but need better audio and camera close up shots

[@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.

[@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

[@miamibeachsuperplumber8552]

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

[@garymaylon2025]

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

[@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!

[@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?

[@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.

[@skills4design]

Never heard of zooming in?

[@BirdWhisperer46]

I can't hear you.

[@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.