Those small holes in large beads

[David Robertson]

Hi, Craftydeb,  

Your problem is one that can be frustrating...:icon_31:

There's a newer product we sell that's gotten some very positive feedback, called the WiReam (wire ream).  It's in our catalog, at <font color=chocolate>this page of our website.</font color>

With this tool, you fasten one end of the diamond-coated reaming wire to a handsaw frame, put your bead(s) on the wire, then fasten the other end of the wire into the frame.  From that point, it's easy to work the bead(s) up & down on the wire to ream them efficiently.  

As an alternative to drilling, this can't be beat for its simplicity.  

:icon_36:--Dave

[crafty deb]

Can someone please tell me how to open those tiny holes in so many of the gemstone beads I have purchased.  Such as leopard jasper, jade etc.  The problem I have is that the holes are too small to string on leather cord (even .5mm), colored string and most especially memory wire.  I have a dremmel drill and diamond bits with an electric bead reamer and all of them take forever to open up that hole if I can at all.  I looked up stuff sold on rings and things but they are all for softer materials.  I have glass too.  Help!!!!!!!!!  I don't have the time to keep drilling each and every bead I have.  thanks ya'll for any suggestions.