TYPES OF DRILLING USED ON BEADS

TYPES OF DRILLING USED ON BEADS

Drilling is an important part of the gemstone bead-making process, as it allows the hole to be made that beads can slide on and hang from. Drilling a hole in a bead can be done in various ways, such as using a drill press, manual drill or even using lasers. The size and shape of the drilled holes depend on the type of beads being used, the material of the beads, and the type of drilling being used. There are many types of drill available in gemstone beads. In this blog post, we’ll cover the top 5 types of drilling used on beads to help make the decision process easier.
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