How to drill holes in rocks

I drilled holes in beach stones. So let me show you how I did it and how you can use stones with holes for decorating.

Learn how to make natural stone jewelry and drill your own stones. List of supplies and easy step-by-step instructions.

As I talked about in this post, I love to collect rocks and make crafty things with them. Some of you let me know you are interested in how I drill holes in my rocks so here is a photo answer/tutorial for you. First things first - you will need a small drill such as a Dremel. I use a drill press that Steve's great uncle made. My drill is electric and works great for me though I know some folks prefer battery operated since you use water in the drilling process. Here's a couple of views of my…

If you want to learn how to drill through rock then you should check our guide. Knowing how to protect your power drill and the material...

I wrote this tutorial with the help of fellow jeweler Victoria Takahashi. It was originally posted on the Etsy Metal blog , but I thought I...

This is everything you need to know for drilling holes in rocks, big or small. Including tips for drilling holes with rotarty tools as well as with a drill press.

I drilled holes in beach stones. So let me show you how I did it and how you can use stones with holes for decorating.

What to do when you have a gorgeous rock whose only crime is that it hasn't developed a hole? You give it one! Here's how to drill a hole in a rock.

Have you ever been at the river and picked up a pretty little river stone and thought to yourself "this would look really pretty in a necklace or bracelet?" only to get home with your pretty little river stone in your pocket, thinking I have...

If you have a special rock garden or landscaping project that requires holes drilled in some of the rocks, rent or purchase a special drill press equipped with diamond bits. These machines are designed to drill out holes in hard and uneven surfaces with precision.

Using rocks and sea glass in jewelry is very popular with jewelry-makers these days as an inexpensive, easy way to add interest and color to your work. Unless you plan on wire-wrapping the pieces, however, you first will need to drill a hole in each of your rocks.

Drilling holes into beads will require patience and a steady hand. The exact technique will depend on the type of material used for the bead, but each method can be done with standard tools. Choose the drill. You can use a hand-held rotary...

I drilled holes in beach stones. So let me show you how I did it and how you can use stones with holes for decorating.

DIY Rock Jewelry Live in Art has a series of tutorials on how to make drilled hole and hollowed out stone jewelry. How to Drill Holes through Rocks from Live in Art here. How to Hollow Out Rocks from

Save Have you ever wondered how to drill holes in rocks to make unique natural jewelry? Then today’s post is an answer to that curiosity by a couple of experts on the subject. The Etsy Metal Blog introduces two artists who create beautiful jewelry from river rocks and generously share their secrets on how... Read More »

This is an easy to build alternative that will satisfy your water garden bug. If you can use a shovel, you can create this rock fountain. DIY

Learn how to make natural stone jewelry and drill your own stones. List of supplies and easy step-by-step instructions.

Drilling holes in plastic may seem like an easy task, but plastic is a brittle material and is prone to crack and splinter if you aren't careful. Knowing the proper drilling technique for making holes in plastic can save you a lot of headaches and ensure that your holes are clean and evenly cut.

I have been doing a lot of rock painting but I bet it might be cool to turn some of these into charms for a necklace. This tutorial on how to drill into stones and pebbles is very detailed and full…

According to the MOHS hardness scale, granite is one of the hardest materials in the world! It’s no wonder, then, that it is used for so many applications; after all, you won’t find much else with this amount of durability.But, while it is robust, this can make granite incredibly difficult to work with, especially when it comes to drilling into it.Your normal drill bits probably won’t have the strength and resistance