I have always bought games for my kids for the holidays. They love getting them. Sometimes they become a family favorite, sometimes… not so much.
The Bananagrams were sitting around, not being used. So that makes them fair game for crafting. Right?
My handy, dandy Fiskars Craft Drill went through the tiles quite easily. In fact, a little too easily as I drilled a hole in my craft mat!
I love this drill for projects like drilling through small bits and pieces. Because it’s a hand cranked drill it can drill VERY SLOWLY. I feel like I have more control over the depth of the drill (when I’m not distracted by shiny things). It’s easy to change the bits and it’s small so it doesn’t take up a lot of valuable studio space. Besides, I can still craft when the power goes out! BONUS!
I used 18 gauge wire to make a bail for my game pieces and attached them to a piece of chain. Then I added a bunch of other beads using 2 1/2 inch head pins. I put a simple loop at the top and attached them in various places on the chain.
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Love this!!!! I’m new to this type of endeavor. What drill bit did you use? Is there a list of supplies? Like, do I need pliers? Where’s the best place to buy the baubles to add?…and chains.
Hi Kristin,
You can find everything you need at the craft store. The size drill bit depends on what size hole you want. Just big enough for wire or a jump ring.
Yes, you will probably need pliers.
You can find the beads, baubles and chains at the craft store.
I should write up a tutorial for this. I’ll email you when I do.
Thanks for the inspiration!
xoxo Vicki
Thanks so much!!! Anxious to try doing this – my first jewelry adventure! Do you ever buy beads online? If so, do you have a favorite source?
I do sometimes Kristin. I have ordered from Rio Grande and Fire Mountain Gems several times.
Saw your original page about the teapot windchime and I noticed this drill. I’m looking for a small drill that will go through silverware (making a teapot windchime of my own!); is this drill strong enough for that, do you know? I’m thinking if it went through the Bananagrams tiles, it just might, but not sure. Thanks!
Hi Lisa, Sorry it’s taken me a while to reply. I think the fiskars craft drill will work just fine on silver as silver is a pretty soft metal. Keep me posted and let me know how it works for you! 🙂