How-To: Make Holes In Polymer Clay Jewelry!

[@malloryschwartz5576]

It’s so refreshing to see someone truly helping other people who are curious about how handmade products are made and sharing tips on how to improve! This video was great, thank you!

[@theslowhaus]

Thank you so much for the kind words!!! It’s definitely important to me to help others and I’m glad you could take something away from this video! 🤍🤍🤍

[@aaronanderson7742]

I love that you are so open in sharing your techniques.

[@theslowhaus]

Thank you! I definitely believe in sharing knowledge so that everyone can be their best!

[@austinfrancisconi6172]

Thank you so much for sharing these! So many other polymer clay jewelry makers are so secretive about their process. I love that you want to help others enjoy something.

[@Danilove11277]

Idk what I’d do without you. Thank you so much.

[@brendaaluu]

I have just discovered your channel while researching for polymer clay. I love your studio so much, that has inspired me for my new room decor. Anyway, I think you will grow big in this youtube community, so please don't stop posting quality videos, love you!

[@theslowhaus]

Thank you so much for the kind words!!! I will do my best to continue posting helpful videos for makers and polymer clay artists!

[@paitonhouchins9766]

Thank you so much! I just started making polymer clay earrings and all the tutorials I’ve watched do not go into as much detail as you do! Thank you for sharing your techniques and being transparent and honest!! Please keep making tutorials/ going into detail like you do! You’re doing amazing!

[@beritblackie3168]

You are so good at adding all sorts of helpful tips as you explain along. Thank you! 😊⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@breanneoverton5184]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! SO appreciated and SO fun!

[@jessicareyes6377]

You're a live saver. All of my Dremel holes have been coming out crooked or off centered and it was killing me but your tip of placing the bit where you want it before turning it on saved the day!

[@keniagarcia5843]

Thank you so much for helping us.! I would love to know where you buy your jewelry brass.

[@iloveindigosands6277]

I just love and appreciate you so much😭🥺 I wish there was some way I could I repay you for all the help you’ve given

[@morticiaa8150]

I have the same dremel and I love it! The bigger ones are too heavy. Plus the minimum speed step for the big ones is 5 and that make serious gouges in the clay. The dremel you showed starts from speed step 1 and I usually use it on nr 2

[@casiehebert1070]

You were so helpful ! How kind of you to share ! Thank you !

[@Jourdanw18]

Thanks for sharing! I just got my Dremmel in the mail today and can’t wait to get started!

[@kristytorpin2269]

Hi! What jump ring kit and earrings hooks do you recommend? :)

[@erinrooney3319]

Thanks for sharing! Super helpful for a newbie, this was the video I referenced for my first dremmel effort.

[@poisonivy745]

Thank you for this tutorial! It was exactly what I was looking for!

[@niharikashinde1308]

I've been watching alll of your videos! Thank you! I'm making other things from polymer clay (not earrings) and your videos are so helpful. How are you not at way more subs yet? Get this girl monetized y'all!

[@christinethinguyen5408]

I just started getting into clay earrings and youre so sweet for helping others out! Thanks for this video! Could you do a video on how to putting on jump rings really easily? I have the problem of breaking my pieces when I place jump rings on! :(

[@theslowhaus]

Christine Thi Nguyen yes I can definitely do that! Thanks for the suggestion. Next week I will talk about breakage so stay tuned and don’t get discouraged! ❤️❤️❤️

[@christinethinguyen5408]

@@theslowhaus Ah thanks soo much! Some things I've tried are / questions I have are: 1.) Making my clay pieces thinner (but sometimes its hard to get the entire piece of clay to be one thickness 2.) I'm using 6mm jumprings - maybe I need a bigger one? What size you recommend? 3.) Are there specific jump ring closer pliers. & You're welcome! Excited to follow your journey, girl

[@gavrielats1755]

Hello, I love your work ! Can I ask you how big is the hole that you make on the earrings?

[@hillovelyh]

Thank you:) Do I have to buy Multi Quick Change Keyless Chuck?

[@thegoodcurl4919]

Thank you for sharing this!!! Would love a video on how to buff the clay pieces with the dremel, and recommended buffing tools 😍

[@rainbowmoonstone7349]

Thank you so much for your advice that you curated from your own learning experience, I really appreciate it

[@Chloe-zr9lk]

Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou, thankyou! Gosh I have been needing this video! Aha really appreciate you sharing the info

[@rachelgromek1144]

Thanks for the tips! Do you drill your holes before or after you apply a resin and let that harden?

[@claraloustaunau]

Hi! Do you recommend using the dremel for sanding and polishing too? Or you prefer sanpaper? Thank you!

[@sweethunnybeee]

Thank you for this video. I hinted to my hubby that I wanted this dremel for my bday. Does your clay ever crack or crumble in the back? I am currently having that issue with my tiny hand held drill. Also, if it does crumble slightly, do you still use those pieces?

[@vitalina2984]

Thank you!! What size gold rings will fit through the holes? For the earring attachments

[@theslowhaus]

Great question! For me, every size jump ring I have used has fit. If a jump ring doesn’t fit you can always adjust the drill bit size, most dremels come with a nice variety of bits!

[@LilMissLeonie]

Really useful, thank you so much!

[@norhildaalvarez7592]

Hi! What velocity you put ? Thank you

[@moriahdean2838]

Hi there, I am looking at the Dremel you linked! Does it come with the right sanding attachments?

[@ashleydaniels5757]

Hello could you use a rotary tool for nails??

[@kyliecupples7411]

Thank you so much for this video! I bought the same dremel and bits, following the links provided but the 3/64 won't fit into the dremel. Did you buy an additional attachment?

[@deboraition]

I think she did cause she included a second like labelled "drill bits"

[@kristastaehle2173]

I ran into the same issue! Still trying to figure it out!

[@aleneanthony4329]

I have a different collet I use this this drill bit. The opening is much smaller. Hope this helps!

[@mnwatson]

Yes I ran into the same issue the dreamer would fit these bits with out a chuck or adapter. I’m finding it hard to find one, if anyone has any links it would be appreciated

[@CME016]

I bought the exact same dremel and drill bits you bought because of your great recommendation but I cant seem to get the smaller drill bits to fit/tighten into the dremel. Do you have any suggestions or solutions to this possibly?

[@kyliecupples7411]

Hey did you ever find the other piece? I am also having this same issue.

[@CME016]

@@kyliecupples7411 yes I found it at lowes!!

[@kathrync1460]

@@CME016 Hi! What is the piece you found called? I'm having trouble finding it. Thanks in advance!

[@CME016]

@@kathrync1460 they are called collets... near all the dremel accessories in lowes. Or just ask someone while you're there would be your best bet in finding the right thing! They are the silver things that hold the drill bit or buffing wheel and come in the package with your dremel.

[@clarissajimenez4108]

@@CME016 hi! Can I ask what size collet you bought?

[@marrencebaraquiel]

I love you so much thank u! 😭🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@gnomingtonmarket]

Thanks so much for your informative videos! I love your polymer clay and I love that they are matte and so smooth. Do you mainly use the Dremel for just earring holes or do you sand with it too? I've watched your sandpaper video and I'm wondering if you sand with sandpaper and then drill with the Dremel. I see many people buff with it and it leaves their polymer earrings shiny so should I just use it for holes if I like that matte look? Thanks in advance!

[@erin689]

Where do you get tour jump rings from? Is there a certain brand you like?

[@MariaSilva-uw3ks]

I got the dremel (Stylo) but there’s no way that I can use the 3/64 drill bit that you mention. How do you do this? Thank you in advance. (I bought exactly the same dremel and dremel bits on your description box).

[@funkshwai]

yes I need help with this too please!!!

[@ghenwaantonios9464]

I'm still looking for a solution for this! Did you figure it out??

[@traciceretto4875]

How do you drill even holes though?

[@stephanier7115]

My issue is aligning the holes so they are straight and not crooked. Is there a special trick?

[@myheine]

What if I cannot purchase this drill?

[@voodoodoll9663]

Tip: speed up the video by 1.25x Anyway this video is so helpful

[@monicaredmond5359]

Hi! I love the video! What size jump rings do you use, 8, 10, 12 mm?

[@theslowhaus]

Hi Monica! Great question. I actually use a variety of sizes depending on what looks best with the design of the earrings. So I recommend buying a variety kit of jewelry jump rings!

[@christinethinguyen5408]

I've been using 6mm! I just ordered 9mm so hopefully it helps with placing jump rings cause I was having that issue and breaking my pieces at time! :D

[@raechelpalmer6482]

My biggest problem with my Dremel is I can't seem to drill a straight hole, they're always angled or larger than the bit size, guess I'll just have to practice

[@nicolerichter8047]

❤️

[@yaserrabiei2136]

It was very helpful if you drill some peaces not just talking 😢

[@CamiClaudel]

I love you videos. But I would like it if you showed us how you did it rather that just yelling us.