4 Prong Setting Tutorial
How to Set a Round Stone in a 4 Prong Setting I wanted to demonstrate how to set the 2mm stone in a 4 prong… Read More »4 Prong Setting Tutorial
Doug Napier
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.
How to Bezel Set a Square Stone
Quick Story….. then a tip. I have always had goals….. In my head. I work towards them, I get new goals, I change my goals,… Read More »How to Bezel Set a Square Stone
Tool Prep and Maintenance Today
How to Modify Your Tweezers I have heard it said, and attributed to Abe Lincoln, “If I had 4 hours to cut down a tree,… Read More »Tool Prep and Maintenance Today
JewelryMonk Design Contest #2 is in the Books
Have you ever had a great idea and thought “This will be cool, I can have this knocked out in a few weeks?” Yeah, that… Read More »JewelryMonk Design Contest #2 is in the Books
JewelryMonk’s Design Contest Winning Piece Finished
I know it has been a while, with traveling, and summer, and more traveling….. but the 2nd JewelryMonk Design Contest winning piece is finally finished.… Read More »JewelryMonk’s Design Contest Winning Piece Finished