Ot embroidering with shells , how does one make holes ?

Has Anyone ever embroidered with shells ? and if so how can one make a
hole in a shell , to turn it into a 'Bead' ?
mirjam

Mirjam,
I've never done it, but I would think a person would have to use a tiny
drill to make a hole in a shell.
--
Bonnie

"Mirjam Bruck-Cohen" wrote in message
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Has Anyone ever embroidered with shells ? and if so how can one make a
hole in a shell , to turn it into a 'Bead' ?
mirjam

On 1/16/04 2:38 AM, in article , "Mirjam
Bruck-Cohen" wrote:

Has Anyone ever embroidered with shells ? and if so how can one make a
hole in a shell , to turn it into a 'Bead' ?
mirjam
Ah - something I can help you with - get a small hand drill with a series of
the finest bits the store has.

Oh and a table vise - a small one again.

Now, what kind of shell - bivalve (think clam) or univalve (think cones or
whelks).

Now - which way do you want to drill it? Clamp it in place and be prepared
to practice.

Cheryl

Mirjam Bruck-Cohen wrote:

Has Anyone ever embroidered with shells ? and if so how can one make a
hole in a shell , to turn it into a 'Bead' ?
mirjam

Get a fine hand drill, and do it very carefully. I've done it before.

-georg

This is how (call me lazy!)

http://www.firemountaingems.com/shop...WBDNBWHOLESHEL

Paula

"Mirjam Bruck-Cohen" wrote in message
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Has Anyone ever embroidered with shells ? and if so how can one make a
hole in a shell , to turn it into a 'Bead' ?
mirjam

And when you are drilling the holes, wear a face mask, the dust of many
shells is toxic to breath.

Becky

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Mirjam Bruck-Cohen wrote:

Has Anyone ever embroidered with shells ? and if so how can one make a
hole in a shell , to turn it into a 'Bead' ?


Use a hand drill with a very fine bit. Alternately,
use an electric drill like a Dremel with a very fine bit.
They spin very, very fast, so they can put holes in
delicate things like shells without splitting them,
plus they're very easy to use.

Best wishes,
Ericka

Cover the area where you want to drill the hole with a couple of
layers of tape. Masking tape should work, or Scotch tape. Do this
on both sides of the shell. Then take a very small drill and slowly
drill through the shell.

This is how I drill holes in plexiglass, and I should think it would
work on shells as well.

(Mirjam Bruck-Cohen) wrote in message ...
Has Anyone ever embroidered with shells ? and if so how can one make a
hole in a shell , to turn it into a 'Bead' ?
mirjam

(Mirjam Bruck-Cohen) wrote in message ...
Has Anyone ever embroidered with shells ? and if so how can one make a
hole in a shell , to turn it into a 'Bead' ?
mirjam

I would think a jeweler could drill holes in them for you. I have
some nice round amethyst beads I keep forgetting to have drilled...one
of these days!
Paula B.

And to be on the safe side, place a piece of sticking plaster (bandaid) or
something similar over the drilling spot first to avoid cracking. Place the
shell on a piece of foam as support, too.

Pat P

"Bonnie" wrote in message
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Mirjam,
I've never done it, but I would think a person would have to use a tiny
drill to make a hole in a shell.
--
Bonnie

"Mirjam Bruck-Cohen" wrote in message
...
Has Anyone ever embroidered with shells ? and if so how can one make a
hole in a shell , to turn it into a 'Bead' ?
mirjam