Drilling Through Sea Glass

Here's a handy tutorial that shows you how to drill through those lovely pieces of sea glass that some people seem to find when walking on the beach. I never find anything like that. I just usually find pieces of dead jellyfish or dried up pieces of seaweed... you get the picture.

But, I digress.

Learning to drill through sea glass or any type of glass or rock for that matter is not for the faint of heart. It involves power tools (a drill - preferably a drill press), but so what! Drills are now available in all sizes, types, brands, power, prices and, yeah, even colors. 

Picture and Project by summerlane for
Instructables.com

The creator of this tutorial even used the most easiest of drill to use - a Dremel - for this project. 

The only thing to the tutorial that I would add is to place a thin piece of wood (like a piece of 1"x 4") or, even better, a piece of dense rubber (I've even seen old flip flop bottoms used) between the sea glass and the plate to not only help cushion the impact of the drill bit, but to also protect the plate. And, although a "dentist's drill bit" is okay, I would invest a little bit of money in a diamond coated bit if I was going to be drilling a lot of  pieces. But, no matter, this tutorial is a good place to start. And, remember practice, practice, practice before starting your masterpiece.

I really like the idea of creating a wearable piece out of a memento you picked up on a special trip. And, they make lovely gifts too.

Click HERE to get the instructions.

Now go bead something.