I have three sets of "Bead Burnishers". I intend to show you and will display them using my 400x power Digital Microscope.
In this great photo, you can see the large burnisher against the smallest size in the 'set'.
Why is there an angle cut into these two tools? The answer is important to you!
When you are burnishing diamond-set beads, you don't want the tool to touch the diamond.
THAT IS WHY THE METAL IS CARVED AT AN ANGLE FROM MAKING GEMSTONE CONTACT.
=> This will prevent you from breaking a diamond. <=
This is an up-close photo of a regular burnisher. The edge is clean and ready for use.
This burnisher is a small tool at number #10; it is best to re-order the same size by knowing the number engraved on the side.
The 'burnisher tool' is never to be placed in a vertical position. It should be held at a slight angle, as the circular tip will then not make contact with the stone.
I was making 'decorative beads', and these too must be burnished.
I was preparing a display of tools for this photo; you will notice my bead burnisher next to my loupe.
This photo displays all the beads against the stones. You will notice
that every one of them is uniform in size, no matter the size of the stone.
I used a smaller bunisher that was necessary for small beads. Avoid having the tool come into contact with the delicate stone.
REVIEW
1) I put more emphasis on the beads that were against the stones. As I want 'security and safety' at all times.
2) Remember that it is best to select a slightly larger burnisher; if not, there might be remnants of metal around each of them.
3) Don't change the size of the burnisher during this beading process. ALL OF THE BEADS MUST BE OF THE SAME SIZE.
Was this introduction to using 'Bead Burnishers' useful for you?
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