On Sep 14, 7:48 am, "Margaret St. John"
wrote:
Hi all,
I normally only do stitching beadwork (for example peyote), but I
fell in love with a bead, that I thought would make a great
pendent, so I picked it up. When I got home I reallized it is only half
drilled. So how do I attach a loop to it to make it into a pendant, or
is it even possible? If not how are half drilled beads used?
-Margaret

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Margaret,
The most secure way to fasten a half drilled bead is with a finding
called an "up eye." This looks like a tiny screw with a cup
attached. You insert the screw into the hole, with glue like E6000 or
silicone to hold it. You need to put glue around the cup as well, not
too much or it won't hold. If you can't find such a finding, you can
cut an eye pin to fit, but it won't be as secure. Findings like up
eyes are available at Rio Grande or Rings and Things. Or, if you have
a good local bead store, try there.

Patti