I'm so glad that Google still shows your video as a choice for cutting glass beads after 6 years! I want to shorten bugle beads to the exact length that I require & wondered. Even if that doesn't work; this video is being saved for all of the other ones that I can use it on. Thanks so much.
Hello Liz---Oh my goodness I finally someone who is showing how to cut beads and such without a machine---I have been looking high and low and knocking my head against the monitor screen to find this information---I have glass gemstones with a flat back that I cannot cut with my wheeled cutter and I was about to throw them away---well not really I am way to cheap to throw things away---you never know when you might need them and I know that I can use them somewhere else---but I thought there has to be a way and after many tries on Google I found your tutorial!---Thanks a millions times
I didn't see a question on what kind of pearl? if so I am sorry. is it a fresh water. pearl? thank you so much for this video n all the others, i learn so much!
Hi Bev, I though I've answered this already. It took around 20 to 30 minutes I think if I remembered correctly. The real one depending on the size and where it came from might be a little quicker. Cheers, Liz
Hi Detrina, I have used a rotary tool to cut some beads before and find it too messy. The next day, I bought a trim saw. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
Reconstituted Turquoise, powdered turquoise and other stone mix with resins and dye. It is still technically a man made turquoise, AKA fake. :-) Cheers, Liz
Love this tutorial, thank you. What was the blue mat used to help stabilize the work while filing? Second question, what do you use to stabilize a bead when using a trim saw (other than fingers, of course 🙂). Was hoping for a PEDRO cameo. What does he do when you're working on stones at home?
Hi Rochelle, The blue mat is a piece of rubber from a hot water bottle. Cutting beads with a trim saw requires a very steady hand and a whole lot of other paraphernalia (wire, glue stick, double sided tape, blue tack)depending on the size of the bead. Pedro was on the floor playing with his bell while I work. You can actually hear him in some parts of the video. Cheers, LIz
I'm missing the point of all that hard work. Why would you want to cut a bead open anyway? Honestly, I have several glass lamp work beads that have broken in half and would prefer finding a way to use them over discarding them because they're quite beautiful beads.
Katie L I have a ton of gemstones that I would rather bezel set than string or wire wrap. Some I don’t need to cut in half to set, but others, the round ones, I’d would have to. This allows me to save money by using materials I already have, and not have to add to my do to list by selling the beads online or elsewhere.
I'm so glad that Google still shows your video as a choice for cutting glass beads after 6 years! I want to shorten bugle beads to the exact length that I require & wondered. Even if that doesn't work; this video is being saved for all of the other ones that I can use it on. Thanks so much.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Hello Liz---Oh my goodness I finally someone who is showing how to cut beads and such without a machine---I have been looking high and low and knocking my head against the monitor screen to find this information---I have glass gemstones with a flat back that I cannot cut with my wheeled cutter and I was about to throw them away---well not really I am way to cheap to throw things away---you never know when you might need them and I know that I can use them somewhere else---but I thought there has to be a way and after many tries on Google I found your tutorial!---Thanks a millions times
thank you LIZ.. I never thought about cutting a bead, to replace a broken stone in my turquoise belt buckle. I had been searching for a year
Thanks for watching Paul and glad to know the video gave you some idea. All the best, Liz
Thank you very much for this opened my eyes to the possibilities
Awesome video Liz keep up the good work.
Thanks Andro. Cheers, LIz
Thank you for showing us how to do this!
Great video. Health in your labor.
Very useful technique. Thank you so much for the tutorial.
You're welcome Patricia and thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
Thank you!!!!!!!!! I have been looking for something like this for a LONG time!!:>
Could you use the same technique to cut Jade beads in half?
so excited . i just bought these files.
And you'd wonder how you survived without them. Very handy tools. Thanks for watching Suzanne and have fun with your new toy. Cheers, Liz
I didn't see a question on what kind of pearl? if so I am sorry. is it a fresh water. pearl? thank you so much for this video n all the others, i learn so much!
You're welcome and thanks for watching Randy. I used freshwater pearls but you can use any pearls. Cheers, Liz
Thank you ! I’ve been wanting to do this but didn’t know how. 😻
Hi Liz! thanks for sharing! About how long did it take to cut through the turquoise and would it be the same on a "real" one?
Hi Bev, I though I've answered this already. It took around 20 to 30 minutes I think if I remembered correctly. The real one depending on the size and where it came from might be a little quicker. Cheers, Liz
@@LizKreate How long did it take you to cut the pearl? I would need to cut a lot of them!
Do you ever use a rotary tool with a flex shaft for this type of work? If so could you demonstrate. I love your videos.:-)
Hi Detrina, I have used a rotary tool to cut some beads before and find it too messy. The next day, I bought a trim saw. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
Thank you very much for this 🙏🏼
You're welcome and thank you for watching and commenting. Cheers, Liz
Liz if you don't mind me asking what is reconstituted turquoise ? -Thank you
Reconstituted Turquoise, powdered turquoise and other stone mix with resins and dye. It is still technically a man made turquoise, AKA fake. :-) Cheers, Liz
they still look awfully beautiful and would be beautiful for jewelry
Thank you Liz
Hi Liz, I have enjoyed all your videos, and I'd like to know, how you know as much as you do about the menerials? Do you facet any yourself?
what kind of drill bit do you use for making holes in crystals for pendants? i'm a beginner, but love and heal wth crystals. thank you. miacara
I use a Diamond impregnated drill bit Mia. Cheers, Liz
Do you think you could do a video of you faceting a gemstone? Thank You!
In the future Casey. Just a tad busy at the moment. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
Thank you for making the video
My pleasure!
Amazing video. How long did it take to cut that turquoise? Thanks.
Not that long. I think it was under 5 minutes.
@@LizKreate Thank you, Liz!
Amazing honey!
Thank you for sharing! xoxo
You are so welcome and thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
Nice file set..
Thanks! :-)
Love this tutorial, thank you. What was the blue mat used to help stabilize the work while filing? Second question, what do you use to stabilize a bead when using a trim saw (other than fingers, of course 🙂).
Was hoping for a PEDRO cameo. What does he do when you're working on stones at home?
Hi Rochelle, The blue mat is a piece of rubber from a hot water bottle. Cutting beads with a trim saw requires a very steady hand and a whole lot of other paraphernalia (wire, glue stick, double sided tape, blue tack)depending on the size of the bead.
Pedro was on the floor playing with his bell while I work. You can actually hear him in some parts of the video. Cheers, LIz
Is it possible to cut glass bugle beads brand matsuno
It is possible with the right tool. Thanks for watching.
Where do we find the files?
I bought mine from a Lapidary Supply Store but I have seen them available online. Just google up "Diamond Impregnated Files." Cheers, Liz
Can you tell me how to pierce the two ends of a pearl pls ?
Pearls are quite soft so it can be easily pierced using a rotary tool or drill with a small drill bit. Cheers, Liz
Nice
I wanted to see what the pearl looked like on the inside. I just got a pearl and they sent it cut in half and I wanted to know if it was real. =/
There's a quick look of halved pearl inside this video. Hope that helps. Cheers, Liz
Thnx mam
I'm missing the point of all that hard work. Why would you want to cut a bead open anyway? Honestly, I have several glass lamp work beads that have broken in half and would prefer finding a way to use them over discarding them because they're quite beautiful beads.
Katie L I have a ton of gemstones that I would rather bezel set than string or wire wrap. Some I don’t need to cut in half to set, but others, the round ones, I’d would have to. This allows me to save money by using materials I already have, and not have to add to my do to list by selling the beads online or elsewhere.
Your hilarious!
Why does the title say "Pearls" but only covers beads?
There's Pearls also though it may be brief. Just showing how easy it is to cut the pearls. Thanks for watching.
k getting bit crazy about steven universe
But you only show beads not pearls
I did show pearls on 3:21 of the video. Please watch the video b4 commenting. Cheers