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How can I keep sharp-edged bugle beads from cutting my thread?

Dealing With Sharp Edges: Bead Reamer

To prevent sharp-edged bugle beads from cutting your thread, keep an emery board nearby. When you encounter a bugle bead with sharp edges, run the ends gently over the emery board to smooth them.

Beads that have rough edges or burrs within the drilled opening for the hole can be easily repaired with a tool called a Bead Reamer.

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