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Post by DawninCal on May 16, 2021 11:57:38 GMT -6
Ah, yes. I have a couple of those too, but have never known what to call it. Scraping pin sounds good to me. Cat, if you practice on some buttons you don't care about damaging, I think you'd get the hang of it pretty quickly and then feel comfortable enough to try it on the eye buttons. Another thing you could use to hold the buttons is a vise if you have one. That would leave both hands free too. Dawn
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Post by caeterle on May 16, 2021 13:38:19 GMT -6
Dawn, you know how I feel about buttons. Remember the button challenge back when? I found exactly one and still have no idea where that came from because it was completely unfamiliar to me! What about a mask and will I need to cool with water? I have no idea how tough that glass is.
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Post by Irith-Rita on May 16, 2021 15:50:52 GMT -6
Cat, when I cut sea glass to the size I want it to be, I scrape the piece very lightly and with an small "interval" after every scrape. Do not use pressure! Glass is softer than a stone and could break easier. When I scrape a freeform stone sometimes, to fit it better in a bezel, I cool the stone off by dipping it into water.
I recommend using a mask against dust. I hold the glass/stone with my left hand and the dremel in my right.I don't use any other utensils. Of course the reason for this is I am already experienced with it. I cannot advise you whether to use anything to hold the stone or bead, so perhaps you should take Dawn's advice on this.
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Post by caeterle on May 16, 2021 15:56:02 GMT -6
Thank you, Irith. I thought maybe the bits needed cooling. Well, I will let you all know how it went once I have tried and survived it
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Post by Irith-Rita on May 16, 2021 15:58:54 GMT -6
Cat, I keep correcting my explanations Please read again.
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Post by DawninCal on May 16, 2021 17:13:07 GMT -6
Cat, I think it would also be a good idea to wear eye protection. There might be small bits flying around and you don't want to get anything like that in your eyes. If you have a hardware store in your town, they should carry them. They aren't expensive and it's a good piece of equipment to have in your home. I guess you're going to have to buy some buttons too. Either that or cut some off of your clothing! I know you mostly wear t-shirts so even that may not be an option. lol! Just do it the way Irith explained, one pass at a time, until you get it the way you want it. I'm looking forward to hearing about how it goes. Dawn
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Post by caeterle on May 16, 2021 23:17:38 GMT -6
Very true, Dawn, I avoid buttons on my clothes. Spontaneously I can only think of my jeans which need their buttons and one jacket that has flat buttons. Too bad
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Post by Irith-Rita on May 17, 2021 4:55:10 GMT -6
Very true, Dawn, I avoid buttons on my clothes. Spontaneously I can only think of my jeans which need their buttons and one jacket that has flat buttons. Too bad Woooo....I have a box full of old buttons I've been collecting for the last 50 years or so... Dawn is right - you need eye defenders!
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Post by caeterle on May 17, 2021 6:06:15 GMT -6
I like vintage buttons if they are special in some way, but other than that I have never been a button fan. Buttons as eyes on plush animals for example give me the creeps (even more after seeing Coraline!). Maybe my pal will give me a Dremel crash course in person once he's vaccinated
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Post by michelle on May 17, 2021 11:49:05 GMT -6
Maybe my pal will give me a Dremel crash course in person once he's vaccinated Please have your friend test for Covid before he comes over. Here in the U.S. they are finding that among vaccinated people who have been tested regularly for their jobs are testing positive, but they are asymptomatic. I don’t know if it’s transmissible in these instances, but it bears consideration. ❤️
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Post by caeterle on May 17, 2021 11:56:40 GMT -6
I'll definitely be careful. I'm thinking we could even do it outside, but I don't even know if he'd want to bother with me *lol*
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Post by michelle on May 17, 2021 20:48:43 GMT -6
I'll definitely be careful. I'm thinking we could even do it outside, but I don't even know if he'd want to bother with me *lol* Well then he’d be missing out! ❤️
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Post by DawninCal on May 17, 2021 22:34:32 GMT -6
Yea, what Michelle said! Dawn
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Post by caeterle on May 17, 2021 22:48:29 GMT -6
We talked about it on the phone last night and he had some different ideas what to use how. The more complicated it gets, the less I'm inclined to try this
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Post by cymmy on May 18, 2021 2:37:27 GMT -6
We talked about it on the phone last night and he had some different ideas what to use how. The more complicated it gets, the less I'm inclined to try this Eh Cat, it is easy. You can do it, I know you can. I HATE power tools with a passion and yet I have a dremel. I even have this which is small, lightweight and cordless. It isn't as powerful as the dremel so I am not as afraid of it but the dremel should have an adjustment knob to adjust the speed (I don't have a dremel I have an offbrand so not sure the bells and whistles on one. Mine is practically the same. I just use the cordless for small light jobs and I am not afraid of either. If I can do this you surely can! Just pick a test piece, use goggles to be safe (I never do but I wear glasses, i probably should though) And just start out light and see what happens. The worst is you don't like it and quit.
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