How To Come Up With 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.

Beading enhances acquire of social skills because it encourages sharing of beads and cooperation between children during the beading process. The dressing skills are also improved during the process. When one completes the intended project, improves self-confidence and self-esteem. It can also be a good source of entertainment.

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.

For a successful bead setting the following steps ought to be followed appropriately. It commences by first placing the stones into the desired pattern and determining the best space between them depending on the pattern and their diameter. Then cut the seat and this one ought to be made with precision so as to avoid too small or too large hole.

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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