Author: Doug Napier

​Question: What is holding you back from pursuing the dreams you have of making your own jewelry? How long have you been waiting to take the next step? Most jewelry makers (and dreamers) have the skills they need to create beautiful jewelry AND the passion, but they lack one key thing all new jewelers need: a guide. In…

It is a new year, a new decade, and we are embarking on a new adventure….. The JewelryMonk Training Center is devoted to Transforming Lives through Jewelry Training. We are moving our main focus from training in a classroom and video setting, to training in a production setting, with real products and real customers. This…

Jewelry Maker’s Square in Stainless Steel Limited Quantities: I have used one of these for over 20 years, and have not seen them anywhere. I built my first one, and so I made a number of others, because I am sure I am not the only one who has wanted to use one over the…

Have you EVER Scratched a stone while setting it, then got frustrated and threw the whole piece across the room? (Me Neither) But, I promise This WILL Help! Here is a quick video, less than 3 minutes, that will prevent you from getting frustrated and doing what I may or may not have done before…

Are you happy with your polishing skills? Do people compliment you on the shine you have on your finished pieces? BETTER YET, Do you understand the CONCEPTS behind getting a great polish on your jewelry designs? You are in luck. NOW through the 10th on November, I am having a 25% off sale on my…