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 How to use Bead and Pearl Reamers
 by Arbel, from the Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Studio
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Have you ever bought a beautiful strand of beads only to find out, upon 
attempting to string them, that the holes just don't match up or are too small? 
Bead and pearl reamers are must-have tools for any beader, as they will fix 
those beads with a less-than-perfect hole. 

Always use eye protection when using bead and pearl reamers. Use water as a 
lubricant to protect beads from cracking or chipping from the heat caused by the 
friction of using these tools. 
: : : Materials : : :
Pearl Reaming Materials 
  Extra fine pearl reamer with wood handle
  Pearls
  Bowl with water 

Beam Reaming Materials 
  Bead reamer
  Gemstone beads
  Bowl with water 
Pearl Reaming
Step 1
Dip your reamer in a bowl of water. The water helps to remove the dusty pearl 
material as well as contain the material so that you don't breathe it in.
Step 2
Insert the reamer into the hole of the pearl and move it back and forth with a 
slight twisting motion. The drill shape of the reamer will remove the pearl 
material from the hole as you enlarge it. 

Work until the hole is as large as you need for the stringing material you're 
working with.
Bead Reaming
If you've selected a reamer that has removable tips, choose the tip that is 
right for the bead you are working with (review the manufacturer's directions 
for using the reamer) and insert it into the top of the reamer. Tighten the 
collet to secure the reamer in the handle.
Step 1
Dip your reamer in a bowl of water. The water helps to remove the gemstone 
material as well as contain the material so that you don't breathe it in.
Step 2
Insert the reamer into the hole of the bead and move it back and forth with a 
slight twisting motion. The drill shape of the reamer will remove the bead 
material from the hole as you enlarge it. 

Work until the hole is as large as you need for the stringing material you're 
working with.


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