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Drilling holes in sea shells or sea glass can be a fascinating and creative endeavor, turning these beautiful natural finds into unique jewelry pieces or decorative items. To get started, gather the necessary tools such as a small hand drill, a diamond-tipped bit, and safety gear like goggles and gloves. Mark the spot where you want to drill the hole with a pencil, then slowly and carefully start drilling. Remember to keep the shell or glass submerged in water to prevent overheating and cracking. As you master this skill, you'll open up a world of possibilities for your crafting projects. If you want to learn more about the art of drilling sea treasures or need inspiration for your next creative venture, buy a narrative essay to explore the experiences of fellow enthusiasts and craftsmen.

Time for a bit of non-photography craft now. I spent some time last night drilling a collection of shells and sea glass to make hanging decorations, and I had to search around a fair bit looking for instructions, so I’m going to lay out how I did it to help other people in the same situation. Before I start let’s just get this out of the way:

Warning! Drilling stuff is dangerous! If you accidentally drill a hole in your hand/get shell in your eye/inhale silica dust/lose your hearing using these instructions, I am not ...

I was inspired to put this post together when searching for ways to remove a broken screw recently – there are so many different tricks that I thought it would be fun to collect them all in the same place. I have tried to put them in order of try-ability, with those that use tools you probably already have at the top.

First of all, are you dealing with a stripped screw or a broken one? A stripped screw is where the slots in the head have become worn and rounded so that the screwdriver can’t grip it and looks ...

Recently I got a new set of sofas and armchairs to go in my living room. They were perfect apart from one small problem – the legs were too short. By that I mean that the underside of the sofas were too close to the ground to allow my Roomba vacuum cleaner to fit underneath. As you can see from this picture, a Roomba will happily clean underneath furniture, but only if there’s enough room – in the case of my model, about three and a half inches (90mm).

I definitely wanted to make sure that my Roomba could fit underneath ...