How to Make and Use a Burnishing Tool
When I was just starting in the jewelry industry, I didn’t have a “mentor” or someone to teach me what to do, or not to… Read More »How to Make and Use a Burnishing Tool
A little about me, my name is Doug Napier and I am the “JewelryMonk. I have been making jewelry for over 30 years, I have traveled all over the country, and out of the country, focusing on making jewelry in a manufacturing setting. I am experienced in all facets of jewelry making from bench jeweler and technical modelmaking to production troubleshooting and Computer Design (CAD). Along my journey, I have learned many tips and tricks, and am more than happy to pass along anything I have learned. (I can’t take it with me). I believe I have been given a great gift when it comes to making jewelry, and I would like to be a good steward and pass it along to anyone who is hungry and wants to learn.
When I was just starting in the jewelry industry, I didn’t have a “mentor” or someone to teach me what to do, or not to… Read More »How to Make and Use a Burnishing Tool
After a long weekend of resting, relaxing, and racing, (sorry, it is my other hobby) I am back at the bench and bringing you a… Read More »How to Use a Split Mandrel
Hey everyone, I am out of town this weekend doing some more of that racing “stuff”. Jewelry only fills my adrenaline tank about 75 percent… Read More »Just Checking in…..
A PAPERTOWEL…..What WHAT!!!??? Ok, here is a quick lil’ tip for you today. If you ever have a piece of jewelry that is completely flat,… Read More »How to Polish a Flat Piece of Jewelry with a Paper Towel
Have you ever been working on a piece of jewelry, and needed a tool that just wasn’t in your tool arsenal? This is the story… Read More »Jewelry Tool Modification How to Make an End Sanding Bur