New Necklace Idea?

Well even if you weren't, don't pay attention to the second hole from the left. That was a mistake.

At first with the one I was using a drill bit and my hand. The rest I used a screw and a hammer. The rest of the holes are smaller and less noticeable. As I said though, this was just a trial one.

I have drilled coins before for Buffalo Necklaces, but I don't like the look of a large hole on the coins. Especially a small coin.

Where would be the market? If you intend to make a profit, go for it.

This may be easier said than done, but get a smaller bit.

The trick would be to keep from breaking it. I know from experience that is definitely easier said than done.

I can agree that small bits break very easily. I bet I went through $20.00 worth of bits while making two computer cases. I always seem to want to apply to much pressure and the frill and all ends up slamming against what I am working on

Here is my input:

I actually want to do something like this with 2-euro (cent) coins to make a bracelet, and see no issue with using common or cleaned coins for a project like this. However, I took a jewelry class in high school and a very kind teacher allowed me to kibitz on one I couldn't afford in college, and from a design standpoint, you have a couple of problems:

--A necklace in which each coin almost touches the other is going to look juvenile to most people; modern jewelry is either very heavy (google "chandelier necklace") or features "accent pieces," like a single pendant or three hanging pieces. Add links in between the coins, or make a linked chain with the coins hanging from it.

--Your holes are too big. The first thing I notice is the tarnish, the second thing is the holes. I see that you're having trouble with drill bits and are using a screw; I would suggest going to a hardware shop and picking up a dozen "moulding/crowning nails." These are very long and thin and may work better.

--Pennies are made of unsealed copper, and zinc. The zinc will rot out because of the holes, and the copper will rapidly turn skin green--and tarnish. There's a folk remedy for fire ant bites in which you put a copper penny against the bite and cover it with a cotton ball soaked in vinegar, then tape it over and leave it. I've used it several times and can tell you that in only twelve hours, the penny is a nasty, slimy-looking black and green; the vinegar accelerates the process, but that is what sweat will do over the long-term. You'll need a good sealant to protect both the copper and the zinc.