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How can I enlarge the holes of 10mm stone beads enough to accommodate a 4mm-thick round silk cord?

- Nancy

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You can use a bead reamer to enlarge the hole of gemstone beads including pearls. Instructions for the use of a bead reamer can be found by following this link, "How to Use Bead and Pearl Reamers". You can also follow along with the how-to video "Using a Jeweler's Saw as a Pearl/Bead Reamer" with illustrated instructions.