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Post by TheRock on Aug 16, 2019 21:13:25 GMT -5
I have a question on stud earrings. I put an order in on RioGrande for some stud blanks for Cabochons. The Cab Needed will be 4mm and 6mm these are awful small to say the least. I was thinking about using a Core Drill that would leave a 4MM and 6mm core. Then use something like a small dowel with wax for a dopping stick. Am I on the right track or can someone tell me how this can be done. The Material I will be using is blood stone.  Thanks |
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Post by Pat on Aug 16, 2019 22:00:13 GMT -5
The best source for earrings is Tripps.com. Website is awful, but they have s lot.
Call them and request a paper catalog. Much better.
I can’t see why you couldn’t use pronged findings.
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Post by TheRock on Aug 17, 2019 0:44:47 GMT -5
The best source for earrings is Tripps.com. Website is awful, but they have s lot. Call them and request a paper catalog. Much better. I can’t see why you couldn’t use pronged findings. Wow I went there and looked around and their prices are higher than a CAT'S BACK!  |
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Post by fernwood on Aug 17, 2019 4:31:10 GMT -5
I think you are thinking correct on the process for small cabs.
Way back when I was doing tiny cabs, they were attached to a nail with the point cut off.
Then and now, I purchased the stud style earring findings from Thunderbird Supply. They currently have sterling bezel posts for less than $3.00/pair. The clutch backs are sold separate.
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Post by TheRock on Aug 17, 2019 9:14:28 GMT -5
Well thought Id call REO and Ask them about using a core bit and see what they say. I have some core bits that are bigger that MJ uses for Blue and Green Wine Bottles she Etches and then puts X-mas lights in them. She saves the cores and she prolly has a few hundred of the slugs that came out of the core drill bits and that's what gave me the idea. Anyways thanks to both of you for the Links, Pat Ill give that other place a second look. |
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Post by Pat on Aug 17, 2019 9:21:29 GMT -5
Your core drill idea is good. I’ve made several all- stone rings save the cores. They will always be useful. Check the depth; might have to shave them to be thinner.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Aug 17, 2019 10:57:02 GMT -5
Unless I'm missing something, using core drills sounds slow to me. I wonder if it would be faster to cut 5 mm and 7 mm "strips" from a slab, and then crosscut 5 mm and 7 mm squares. Superglue them onto nails or brass rods, manually take off the corners on a lap, and then chuck them in a Foredom, Dremel or drill to round and dome them to size. Assuming the rods are just long enough for hand-holding, then it's off to a cab machine for finishing.
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