Comments on: How can I turn a plectrum into a charm?

By: katie h

katie h — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 14:59:57 +0000

I wnated to do this a while ago.
but my mom wouldnt let me use a drill.
So instead i used an old earing. & it actually worked really well.
Now i have a lovely necklace made from my plectrum :]
hope this helps.
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By: Jojo

Jojo — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 08:02:13 +0000

Actual plectrums are made from compressed nylon or high quality acrylic. Driling a hole will most definitely cause it to chip or crack. It therefore will not make ideal jewellery.

The best thing to do with be to either laser cut a hole, or to laser cut the entire plectrum shape (which is most what people do as it's cheaper). Try somewhere like LoveBites and Bruises.

http://www.lovebitesandbruises.com

Hope this helps! And good luck with your jewellery making!
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By: beryl

beryl — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:34:06 +0000

well thats an interesting question……….Zzzzzzzzzzz. do you not like gold?
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By: steve f

steve f — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:11:31 +0000

Just put your plectrum down on a scrap piece of wood, then tape it down with masking tape, covering the whole plectrum….making sure you mark where you want the hole to be….then drill gently and slowly using whatever bit size you want the whole to be.
Then just sand smooth…..Done.

PS: Bollox to the thumbs down….it does work….I've done it!!
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By: jackie

jackie — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:05:38 +0000

I've had a plectrum on my keyring for around 10 years. I drilled it, but that's because it's a fairly soft plastic, if you're worrying about shattering you could always melt a small hole in it, my friend used a soldering iron to make a really small hole in his favourite plectrum, he wears it as a charm round his neck, it looks pretty good .
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By: SG

SG — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:00:39 +0000

I turned a plectrum into a charm and it was fine. I just drilled a hole on the tip (with a hand drill, not an electric one) and it didn't shatter or split or anything. Then I threaded it onto a necklace and wore it for years.
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