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I really don't know why pearl holes are so small! Such a pain. So most of us have to ream them to enlarge the holes otherwise they cannot be easily strung. I've tried using a scrap piece of wire with a rough edge before - the usual bead reamers are too ...

Cool Way to Use a Jewelry Saw to Ream Pearls!  More Recent Articles Cool Way to Use a Jewelry Saw to Ream Pearls! I really don't know why pearl holes are so small! Such a pain.  So most of us have to ream them to enlarge the holes otherwise they cannot be easily strung. I've tried using a scrap piece of wire with a rough edge before - the usual bead reamers are too large otherwise.  There are also special pearl reaming tools like this fine one which has a double helix flute designed to bore. But do check out this clever tutorial by Michelle Wood which uses a jewelry saw blade! It is so easy to do if you have a jewelry saw. The pearls are strung onto the blade and then moved to and fro until the holes are large enough. The serrated edge of the blade will do the job. Here is a useful chart for blade sizes. I would use the finest one and work up to the next one if necessary. Disclosure I do receive a small fee for any products purchased through affiliate links. This goes towards the support of this blog and to provide resource information to readers. The opinions expressed are solely my own. They would be the same whether or not I receive any compensation. Before You Go: Swarovski Pearl Statement Necklace Tutorial Easy Chain And Pearls Bracelet Tutorial Pearl Cluster Necklace Tutorial ______________________________ Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Wire JewelryTips  -Jewelry Business Tips           Share Your Comment! Share Your Comment! Related Posts Tutorials Shows Creative Uses of the Round Nose Pliers for Wire Designs Layered Stamped Polymer Clay Tutorial for 3D Designs 3 Grooved Cabochon Wire Jewelry Tutorials by OxanaCrafts   • Email to a friend • View comments • Track comments •   More Recent Articles Dena Pavone Collection's Handmade Swarovski Sandals Winner of Nunn Design's $65 Embroidery Jewelry Kit Giveaway Tutorials Shows Creative Uses of the Round Nose Pliers for Wire Designs Layered Stamped Polymer Clay Tutorial for 3D Designs Easy Crystal Round Maille Earrings Tutorial Another Modern Beaded Ring Tutorial Chain Maille Tie Tutorial | European 4-in-1 Weave     Contact Me •Past Issues •Join This List •Unsubscribe     Click here to safely unsubscribe from "The Beading Gem's Journal." Click here to view mailing archives, here to change your preferences, or here to subscribe • Privacy Email subscriptions powered by FeedBlitz, LLC, 365 Boston Post Rd, Suite 123, Sudbury, MA 01776, USA.