Wow Amazing...Oceans are one of the wonderful place in the world. Where there a lot of 😍 beautiful shells 🐚!!! Which i have millions of collections too 😊. This was a great video. So inspiring.
Hi @cinnamongirlx1! We have a 10 piece diamond encrusted drill bit set with 2.35mm shanks that should meet most of your needs. You can use them on any rotary tool as long as it is able to clamp onto the shank size. We recommend when you're drilling glass, to drill from one side then stop halfway and drill from the other side to meet in the center. This gives a cleaner hole in your glass.
Thank you for recommending the right drill bit! I've been using the regular construction ones that I already had for my Dremel and it did break skin :( the diamond one is so much easier to work with!
Hi you can also use a Files or sandpaper on the top of the shell while sanding in time the top will reveal a whole straight through the shell from top to bottom
Very helpful video! Can I ask your advice? I have some raw capiz shells that I plan to make a string and wall hanging out of. Problem is I have to drill all the holes for the fishing/filiment line myself (searching for how to do this is how I found your video). Do you think the Dremel model and drills you used in this video will work for my need? You mention a special adapter; do I have to buy that separately? If so, would you mind telling me what it's called so I can locate where to purchase? Thank you kindly for any help you can provide! :)
i want to drill holes in chunky thick tiny square broken shells and do a wire design and i want to drill medium and thin ones too , but the thick ones i want a bigger hole . could i use a drill out of the garage or is the dremel best ? do they make them with strong thick bits for thick shells and medium ? also do they work on glass if it is thick . sorry for all the questions . i have tons of beautiful shell pieces and wholes that i have gobs of ideas for . thanks so much for the video and JESUS loves you !
Hi Sandi, I've asked Lynn to answer this question. Here is her response..."I've used it to drill part way into pearls. To get all the way through pearls it's best to use a drill press. " Hope this helps!
I’m using a dremel 4000 want to drill holes through small natural agate drusys what type of diamond tips should i use already tried doing this dry without water because I didn’t know and ruined 2 bits!! Augh
If it's the question about the agate druzy, you can use the diamond bits but I highly recommend water to help get the job done. Agate is a lot harder than shells so you'll wear through the diamond bits faster. I'm not sure what would be a better drill bit to use instead, I hope this is helpful.
Aloha, Our Ben Franklin Store (Mapunapuna) in Hawaii sells them. You can email us at megan.kaneshiro@hmstores.com to order if you live out of state. Hope this helps
Technically it can but it'll depend on the type of drill bits you use. The ones we used on the episode won't be able to get through pieces thicker than 1 centimeter. Also, you would have to drill 1/2 way from one side and then meet up in the center by drilling from the other side. You might be able to go all the way through depending on what type of stone it is. I'm sure there are other drill bits that would allow you to go all the way through in one shot but I'm not sure what kind they are. I hope this helps....
Wow Amazing...Oceans are one of the wonderful place in the world. Where there a lot of 😍 beautiful shells 🐚!!! Which i have millions of collections too 😊. This was a great video. So inspiring.
Very clear and helpful video. Thank you
Hi @cinnamongirlx1! We have a 10 piece diamond encrusted drill bit set with 2.35mm shanks that should meet most of your needs. You can use them on any rotary tool as long as it is able to clamp onto the shank size. We recommend when you're drilling glass, to drill from one side then stop halfway and drill from the other side to meet in the center. This gives a cleaner hole in your glass.
BFS Locations, seems to me using a dremel 3000 would make rpm adjustable and give more control.
Just Wonderful! Thank You!
try placing the shell on a wet sponge....works for me
great suggestion! Mahalo
If you put a piece of masking tape on the area you want to drill it will stop the bit from slipping
Thank you for recommending the right drill bit! I've been using the regular construction ones that I already had for my Dremel and it did break skin :( the diamond one is so much easier to work with!
Glad we could help and thank you for watching.
BFS Locations
Hi you can also use a Files or sandpaper on the top of the shell while sanding in time the top will reveal a whole straight through the shell from top to bottom
Hi! Thank you for sharing Also I sure wish I knew how to make that bead ring you are wearing It's beautiful!
Thank you. Which ring do you like? We can look at making a video!
The ring your wearing with the pearl It's beautiful. I wish I could see a video on how to make it.
Hi David....the ring was actually purchased. :) We will see if we can replicate then do a video. Give us a little time and keep on watching!
Very helpful video! Can I ask your advice? I have some raw capiz shells that I plan to make a string and wall hanging out of. Problem is I have to drill all the holes for the fishing/filiment line myself (searching for how to do this is how I found your video). Do you think the Dremel model and drills you used in this video will work for my need? You mention a special adapter; do I have to buy that separately? If so, would you mind telling me what it's called so I can locate where to purchase? Thank you kindly for any help you can provide! :)
i want to drill holes in chunky thick tiny square broken shells and do a wire design and i want to drill medium and thin ones too , but the thick ones i want a bigger hole . could i use a drill out of the garage or is the dremel best ? do they make them with strong thick bits for thick shells and medium ? also do they work on glass if it is thick . sorry for all the questions . i have tons of beautiful shell pieces and wholes that i have gobs of ideas for . thanks so much for the video and JESUS loves you !
Can you use these to drill pearls?
Hi Sandi, I've asked Lynn to answer this question. Here is her response..."I've used it to drill part way into pearls. To get all the way through pearls it's best to use a drill press. "
Hope this helps!
I’m using a dremel 4000 want to drill holes through small natural agate drusys what type of diamond tips should i use already tried doing this dry without water because I didn’t know and ruined 2 bits!! Augh
If it's the question about the agate druzy, you can use the diamond bits but I highly recommend water to help get the job done. Agate is a lot harder than shells so you'll wear through the diamond bits faster. I'm not sure what would be a better drill bit to use instead, I hope this is helpful.
How do you get it to go in circles and not side to side?
Hi, what is the exact name of the drill bit?
The drill bits are: 10-piece set diamond-tip bits. They are from The Bead Smith.
Hi where can I purchase the 10 piece drill bit set you suggested and the shank.
Aloha, Our Ben Franklin Store (Mapunapuna) in Hawaii sells them. You can email us at megan.kaneshiro@hmstores.com to order if you live out of state. Hope this helps
How can I buy that drill,I live in Africa
Ema Bright you can buy from either Ebay or Amazon.
Can this drill through semi precious stones like rose quartz or Amethyst?
Technically it can but it'll depend on the type of drill bits you use.
The ones we used on the episode won't be able to get through pieces thicker than 1 centimeter.
Also, you would have to drill 1/2 way from one side and then meet up in the center by drilling from the other side.
You might be able to go all the way through depending on what type of stone it is.
I'm sure there are other drill bits that would allow you to go all the way through in one shot but I'm not sure what kind they are. I hope this helps....
Hi can I carve pearls with this
Can I see a video drilling that cone?
What’s the lowest speed
I think wearing a mask would e good..
from Where can I buy this drill machin
Don't wear jewelry around power tools!
It seemed like you kept slipping off to the side, did this effect the result of the shell?
Yes, sponge in the bottom of the container.
What grandma
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hi! I was wondering if you know of, or could do a tutorial for drilling tiny conch/spiral shells end to end. thanks!