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.

Excellent coordination between the eye and the hand is enhanced during the procedure since the eye and the hands must move in a coordinated manner to form an enthralling pattern. Cognitive skills such as good planning and application of mathematical skills are acquired too during the procedure. One has to plan on how to move from initial step towards the end in a chronological order. The correct number of beads required to complete a certain pattern for a certain length is determined. This is mathematics.

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.

Specific tools are required so as to accomplish the process. They are, bench vise, setting bur, flex shaft, jet set, ball bur, drill bits, bead tool and round graver. On the other hand materials required are, metal plates and a stone. Care should be first priority when handling these materials because most are sharp.

Bead setting starts with placing stones into the desired pattern. The diameter of stones defines the best spacing between them. The pattern required is also considered. Accuracy is greatly required when cutting the seats. Medium sizes of holes are required where they should not be too small or 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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