How to Drill Sea Glass
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What model dremel is that? I'm debating if i should get a dremel stylus or dremel multi pro for jewelry making. Thanks.
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thank you so much for your quick informative response!
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@oveanl0v3r Glad the video helped!
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This video helped me so much! I have been trying to drill lovely sea glass and i ended up breaking it every time, but now I can drill it with success ! Thanks
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what kind and size of drill bit were you using? Thanks
judelachance 1 month ago
@judelachance I use a variety of drill bit sizes from under 1mm to about 5mm (coring drill bits) - which drill size you choose to use depends on what hole size you want your bead to have. Consider what you will be threading the bead on to and choose a drill bit size that matches the diameter of the threading material. My "go to" bit is about 1.5mm.
seaglassfull 1 month ago
@judelachance as mentioned below and in the video these are diamond drill bits - I use coring, twist and burr style bits depending on the project and how big of a hole I am drilling. I purchase from riogrande and etsy.
seaglassfull 1 month ago
Dremel 400 XPR is the model of the Dremel I use at the moment. It runs 5,000 - 35,000 RPM which is suitable for drilling glass. The drill press is a Dremel Model 220.
The Multi Pro will fit into a drill press if you choose to use one. The Stylus is designed as a handheld drill and I don't think it will fit in a drill press. Both have high rpm. I believe you can use a flex shaft with both for flexibility. Hope that helps and let me know if you have other questions - I'm happy to share.
seaglassfull 4 months ago
great video, thank you,! what kind of lubrication do you use on the diamond bit?
fritzer00 5 months ago
@fritzer00 The lubricant is called Bur Life - from RioGrand.com some people use household wax or wax candles but I have only tried wax with my jewelers saw (which works great). Glad you found the video useful.
seaglassfull 5 months ago