How To Drill Sea Glass

Sea glass is ordinary man-made glass that has been left to the elements. Over a long period of time, the once jagged glass shards are rolled in the sand over and over until they become the smooth frosted stones we see on beaches. These sea glass stones make for very colorful jewelry you can make yourself, but in order to do that, you may have to drill a hole to attach them. Here you can find how to do this at home.

stuff needed:
Sea glass
Safety glasses
Small tray
Water
Permanent marker
Drill or Dremel Tool (cordless if possible)
1mm ball tipped diamond drill bit

Step 1.
Make a dot on both the front and the back of the sea glass where you want to drill the hole.

Step 2
Place the sea glass in the small tray and add just enough water to cover it. The purpose of the water is to act as both a lubricant and a coolant for the drill bit.

Step 3
Put the safety glasses on and carefully drill approximately halfway though the sea glass and then turn it over and drill the rest from the other side. This is done to reduce chipping and to make a smoother hole in the glass.

Step 4
Remove the sea glass from the tray and rinse if off to remove any remaining glass "dust".

Tips:
Drill in short bursts to reduce the chances of the glass getting hung up on the bit and spinning.

Warning:
Always be careful when using electric tools near water. Whenever possible use cordless tools to reduce the risks of electric shock.