Making Jewelry With Dremel

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Making Jewelry With Dremel

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Use Dremel tools to make jewelry!

Gather Your Dremel Tools

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And wood, and Corian and jewelry closures. Be sure to read the safety instructions or have someone show you how to safely use the tools.

Draw a Design on Paper

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Cut out the paper design with scissors. Trace the design onto wood, corian, or whatever material you are using. If you want 2 symmetrical pieces (for example - earrings), flip the paper over and trace again.

Cut Out the Shape With the Appropriate Dremel Attachment.

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Use the Dremel as a hand tool to cut out your design. You can also lock it into a vice and use it as an upright tool for more complicated cut outs.

Finishing Touches

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Sand the edges and add finishing details to your design. Drill tiny holes for the jewelry fixtures.

Check Out the Cool Stuff People Made!

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