Making Beautiful And Unique Beaded Sets

By Larry Jackson


The bead is a small attracting object mainly for decorating and is formed in many different shapes of materials like glass, plastic or a stone and small hole is drilled for stringing. Bead setting is one of many types of stone setting. Some of these types are bezel, prong, channel and burnish setting. Unique beaded sets are a sign of creativity that is brought about by both independent and critical thinkers who do not let their world be controlled by others.

Beading is very important to the society of today. Its benefits are enjoyed by both the young and the old. Different sizes of the bead are held during the process and there it is a kind of finger exercise since muscles contract and relax during the process. Visual discrimination is enhanced when selecting certain beads to accomplish your intention. Visual discrimination on the other hard is emphasized when certain colors of beads are selected to form a certain pattern.

Beading also promotes perfect coordination between the eye and the hand. This is because during the threading process it requires the hands and the eyes to work closely together. It also enhances acquiring cognitive skills such as good planning because one has to know the may be necklace to make, the best pattern and also the materials required. Mathematical skills also acquired because one has to know the length of the necklace to come up with and also some beads required.

When children engage in beading they share the beads together with their future plans. This is socializing. Hence the beading helps children acquire social skills. The fact that beading improves dressing skills is unforgettable. Self-confidence together with self-esteem is acquired on accomplishment of the procedure. It is a kind of fun.

Materials used during setting are, metal plate, stone and a component with which to be set with stones. The tools used are, ball bur, bead tool, bench vise, setting bur, drill bits round graver, flex shaft and a jet set. Some of these materials are very sharp and should be used with care.

To commence the process, arrange the stones into the desired pattern. The pattern to perform and the diameter of the stone should guide when deciding the spacing. The precision should be factor not to forget when the seats are being cut. The sizes of holes should neither be too small nor too large.

Always as you progress consider determining the fit. Tight fitting is the most appropriate because large fits may cause problems later. The depth of seat should be determined with great care to avoid inconveniences. Then cut the line using the onglette graver. The depth of cut must be the same as the depth of the seat. Then use onglette graver to isolate beads by making cuts. Then setting bur is used to recut seats with the intention of cleaning them.

Appropriate fitting of the stone is done by pushing with a brush push. Raising and forming of the bead follows. Indeed, the procedure of bead setting is enjoyable. Various patterns formed are used in decorating wedding dresses, clothing involved with social and tradition involvements.




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