Monday, January 25, 2016

A Look At Unique Beaded Sets

By Larry Jackson


Beads are used in decorations and are made from materials such as stones and bones. To fit them into the required place drilling has to be done to ensure tight fitting. Stone settings are of different types. Bead setting is one of these types. Other types are burnish, bezel, channel and prong setting. Unique beaded sets enhance creativity, to be an independent thinker and to think critically rather than always doing what others do.

There many developmental advantages of beading to both young and the old. Working with beads of different sizes promotes different grasps ability. It helps in stressing both small and larger muscles. It promotes both visual memory and visual discrimination. One must remember the bead to use so as to attain a specific pattern of interest and the visual discrimination helps in selecting the bead that best suits the desired image.

For successful beading there must be a good coordination between the hand and the eyes. Hence, the procedure generally helps one acquire this ability. It promotes cognitive skills. Efficient planning is required to come up with an attracting pattern that is unique. Mathematical skills applied in the process are unforgettable. The size of necklace has to be determined together with the number of beads that will be enough for the process.

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 check the fitting as you progress with the process. It is good to maintain tight fitting since it is the most appropriate as the loose fitting could be the major source of problems as one proceeds. Determine the correct depth of seat that is most appropriate. Onglette graver is used to cut the line whose depth is equal to the depth of seat. By making cuts using onglette graver isolate the beads. Cleaning of the seat is done with setting bur by simply cutting the seat once more.

The brush pusher is then used to ensure the stone sits nicely. Then raise of the beads is the next step followed by forming the beads. During this stage much force is unnecessary. Indeed, the bead making is awesome. Bead jewelry is used to decorate clothing mainly worn in weddings traditional festivals and also in social engagements.




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