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cork2win
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How is this mounted? Sept 10, 2009 18:17:00 GMT -5

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Post by cork2win on Sept 10, 2009 18:17:00 GMT -5

I'm totally new, and have been tumbling a couple batches of rocks that have yet to finish or polish, but I'm hoping for the best as a few in the batch are cool and I'd like to use them for jewelry or keychains or something.

I found this necklace on Etsy and I'm curious if anyone can explain how it's mounted?
[a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30681552&ref=sr_gallery_17&&ga_search_query=jasper&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=14&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"]http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30681552&ref=sr_gallery_17&&ga_search_query=jasper&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=14&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title[/a]

It looks like it's drilled all the way through, top to bottom, I just want to confirm. And if so, how do you do that? Diamond drill bits I assume, on a regular drill? I found a few threads that say some of you use Dremels with diamond bits, is that the best way? I know this will be stupid, but can you submerse a dremel in water, since these need to be drilled in water?

Any help appreciated. I hope to have some polished stones to post in a few weeks.

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How is this mounted? Sept 10, 2009 19:14:21 GMT -5

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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2009 19:14:21 GMT -5

It does appear that this is a bead with a hole drilled the entire length. Be forewarned that drilling holes into stone is a very time consuming chore. I have known people to give up after just a cm or two. I would say that unless its a very special stone, dont waste your time going the entire length of it like that, there are many other ways. The number of diamond drill bits you would go through would also make you scream.

The quickest easiest method would be bell caps/beaver tails etc. These can be purchased in a variety of finishes and you simple epoxy the cap/tail etc. to one little corner of the tumbled stoned, Voila! Instant pendant. Fire Mountain Gems has a good selection.

Shannon

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How is this mounted? Sept 10, 2009 21:21:51 GMT -5

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Post by RockyBlue on Sept 10, 2009 21:21:51 GMT -5

I don`t know that much about making jewerly. It looks to me like there`s a short hole on both ends and findings glued on both ends. What would be the purpose of drilling all the way thru a pendant like that.seems like a waste of good drill bits............Rocky

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lapidopterix starting to spend too much on rocks Member since March 2008 Posts: 216	How is this mounted? Sept 10, 2009 22:25:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lapidopterix on Sept 10, 2009 22:25:35 GMT -5 Definitely drilled through. Beads like that are common. Made with some kind of special machine. Here are some almost as big www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H209078GS

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How is this mounted? Sept 11, 2009 11:15:15 GMT -5

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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Sept 11, 2009 11:15:15 GMT -5

I think it is drilled all the way through, but Rocky is on the right track. I've read somewhere that you can drill a hole (diamond bit, Dremel, and water) just deep enough for the finding and just a little larger than the diameter of the finding. Then mix rock chips/dust with epoxy and glue the finding in place.

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RockyBlue fully equipped rock polisher Go U.K. Member since June 2006 Posts: 1,719	How is this mounted? Sept 11, 2009 11:25:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RockyBlue on Sept 11, 2009 11:25:09 GMT -5 I can see doing something like that to a bead,but a pendant it would be impractical when other methods would be a lot easier.Just my opinion...........Rocky
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stonesthatrock In Memoriam RIP Ralph, you are missed Member since December 2006 Posts: 7,115	How is this mounted? Sept 11, 2009 21:50:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stonesthatrock on Sept 11, 2009 21:50:04 GMT -5 i have drilled many a stone but i would never take the time and effort to try that. Way out of my league. mary ann
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cork2win
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How is this mounted? Sept 12, 2009 13:17:09 GMT -5

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Post by cork2win on Sept 12, 2009 13:17:09 GMT -5

Thanks so much for all the suggestions.

I had never heard of "findings" and "bell caps" so the link to firemountain was appreciated, thanks! Seems there are much better ways than drilling, so I'll pursue something easier, like the epoxy idea or findings. Thanks again everyone!

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