Tuesday 26 January 2016

How To Come Up With 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.

Beading is of enormous importance as it promotes development of many different skills to both the old and the young. Beads are of different sizes therefore holding these different sizes helps in exercising different muscles. It also promotes visual discrimination in that depending on the type of image outlook desired, the best suiting bead is selected. Visual discrimination is promoted when the color of the bead that best suits a desired image is selected.

Excellent coordination between the eye and the hand is enhanced during the procedure since the eye and the hands must move in a coordinated manner to form an enthralling pattern. Cognitive skills such as good planning and application of mathematical skills are acquired too during the procedure. One has to plan on how to move from initial step towards the end in a chronological order. The correct number of beads required to complete a certain pattern for a certain length is determined. This is mathematics.

When children engage in beading they share the beads together with their future plans. This is socializing. Hence the beading helps children acquire social skills. The fact that beading improves dressing skills is unforgettable. Self-confidence together with self-esteem is acquired on accomplishment of the procedure. It is a kind of fun.

Specific tools are required so as to accomplish the process. They are, bench vise, setting bur, flex shaft, jet set, ball bur, drill bits, bead tool and round graver. On the other hand materials required are, metal plates and a stone. Care should be first priority when handling these materials because most are sharp.

Bead setting starts with placing stones into the desired pattern. The diameter of stones defines the best spacing between them. The pattern required is also considered. Accuracy is greatly required when cutting the seats. Medium sizes of holes are required where they should not be too small or too large.

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.

Ensured stone sits nicely by pushing it with a brush pusher. The beads are then raised and then formed. Too much force is not required during this stage. The process of bead making is very enjoyable. Most of the dressing concerned with weddings, social engagements and traditional celebrations are mainly decorated with the beads.




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