ok, probably this isn’t the "right " way, but it works for me.
actually I have two ways I use (resourceful me) though both involve
handpeices. The nicer of “stippling” texture that I use is done with a
hammer handpeice (also great for doing bexels ) and get a tip that
has a point and start hammering… the alternate “stippling” texture
I use is with a regular handpeice and a broken bur that has been
sharpened to a point…this is a little more difficult and takes more
control, but it is great for small aeas… Stippling is great to use
in those "etruscan " style pieces with a bezeled stone with
stippleing around the edges (and the stippling hides the solder seam
well…) good luck… -julia