Best way to clean bead holes?

[chimehk]

Can you please tell me the best way to clean the bead holes. I'm using the hand diamond drill bit thing and it takes ages. Usually I need to clean it several times before it is satisfactory. I feel my hands are going to fall off already and that is just only for a few beads. Any suggestions? Is there a miracle solution I can just soak it in and presto

[Bear Rampant Glass]

I soak my beads in water and use a dremel with a diamond bit and it takes almost no time at all. Are you using a dremel?

Jeannette

[dogsrlove]

I soak mine in white vinegar for a while (15-30 mins), seems to soften the clay a bit. Smells like pickles! The vinegar is reusable too!

Vanessa

[DancingSalamander]

Same as Jeannette except I use a mini-dremel. You can get them at Lowe's hardware for $20.00. Love mine.

Stacia

[lusciouslampwork]

I have a lot of luck with bristle pipe cleaners.

[InspirationToolworks]

A good soak, a diamond bit and a CORDLESS tool (dremel, screwdriver, etc) should to the trick.

-Jeff

[grace edwards]

I bought one of David Fouseks BeaDreamers at the 'gathering' and am so pleased! Fits right into my Dremel. I soak the beads in water. Still keeping the bead in the water, you get a sparkly clean hole with just one quick ream in. The only thing with this bit is that it needs to be used with non abrasive bead releases like Sludge Plus.
/grace

[chimehk]

Thanks for your suggestions. I'm using the pin vise with diamond drill bit end. It's not automatic or battery operated gadget, so that is why it's really tedious to clean the beads. I do soak it in water, but just take several scrubbing before the release comes off.
Will try soaking it in vinegar to see if it comes off faster.
Thanks