Modify a Beading Tool for Perfect Milgrain.
No matter how you spell it, Milgrain is a classic jewelry decoration technique. When a Milgrain wheel just won't do, learn how to modify a beading tool to apply any size Milgrain you wish anywhere you want including tiny restricted spaces.
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One of the best tips I’ve seen in a long time. Thanks for sharing
@paulsbench
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!
What a PROFOUND difference! Thank you
This will help a lot of people, Paul. Good video!
@paulsbench
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Thanks Dellana! Happy New Year!
WOW! THANK YOU. I can't thank you enough.
Great tip! Thank you.
What kind of abrasive wheel do you like to use to modify burs, burnishers or beading tools like this? This is incredible!
More great stuff, Paul.
@paulsbench
Жыл бұрын
Thanks John.
Excellent information, thank you.
Wow, I needed just that! Thank you for sharing :)
Thank you for sharing what a great tip and I’ll be trying this in the morning
@paulsbench
Жыл бұрын
LMK how it goes or if you have any questions after.
Great tip! Thanks
@paulsbench
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you very so much. 😁👍
@paulsbench
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😊
Great tip Paul ❤
@paulsbench
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Thanks a bunch Ken.
Very helpful! Thank you
@paulsbench
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You're welcome!
Great video Paul!
@paulsbench
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Thanks.
Hello, after you modified the beading tool what are you using to make the bead? I hear something electrical powering it in the background is it a foredom drill?
Great video! Thanks for the up close video! I can see this one much better. Great tips! What do you use for modifying your beading tool?
@paulsbench
Жыл бұрын
I use a little fine diamond disc in my flexshaft/micromotor. You could use a sanding disc or the side of a separating disc. You can't really file it because beading tools are hardened and it'll bugger up your file unless you take the hardness out first.
What is the power tool you connected the beading tool to
I have a question about the modification of the beading tool. When you file the two edges flat, are you removing the all of the curve from the bead circle? So, you are left with ( )...to partial curves? Is there still the indent on the removed side that you are lining up for each impression? I hope this question makes sense. I couldn't quite see the finished tip on the video. I guess I am asking is do you completely remove the the partial curve, or are you just lowering it? thank you.
@paulsbench
Жыл бұрын
Yes, that is correct. you are removing part of the tip of the tool so essentially what you end up with looks like ( ). Two flat sides with a parenthesis at each end is the best I can explain it.
@sarahbreivis9691
Жыл бұрын
@@paulsbench Thank you. I'm going to try it when I get back into the studio. I've never had much luck with the rolling tool.
What machine are you using to impact the tool? Is it a standard pneumatic jeweler engraver machine? Is there a cheaper way to do this without doing it 100% manually?
@paulsbench
Жыл бұрын
I use a grs gravermax. Unfortunately, with that type of tool, there aren't really any worthwhile options that are inexpensive. I was hopeful about the new smartpro machine, but I just tried it at the Tucson show, and while it works, the power is fairly modest, and starts to drop significantly as you speed up the stroke rate. I think many would soon want to upgrade after getting a taste of that type of tool. You can always just use a traditional milgrain wheel and then use a modified beading tool to touch up the tight spots by hand.
@jimmyneeley1072
Жыл бұрын
@@paulsbench perfect! Thank you for replying! Just starting out so that’s what I’ll do til I’m ready to make the purchase.