How to Use and Easily Identify Your Silver Solders
If you do much soldering, it is a good idea to have solder in different melting temperatures. I use Sheet Solder as opposed to Wire… Read More »How to Use and Easily Identify Your Silver Solders
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.
Making Impressions in Copper Sheet
Hey all, I haven’t left you hanging, just been focusing on some other “behind the scenes” aspects of JewelryMonk, planning on some growth, but I… Read More »Making Impressions in Copper Sheet
How to Set Stones in a Shared Prong Setting
I ran across a strip of shared prong settings the other day and soldered a bail on it to make a cute little pendant setting.… Read More »How to Set Stones in a Shared Prong Setting
How to Make a Quick Bail for a Pendant
Have you ever made or found a piece of jewelry and said to yourself “self, this would make a great pendant.” Well today I will… Read More »How to Make a Quick Bail for a Pendant
How to make a Ring Clamp Helper
A ring clamp is a tool that if you have one, it makes your life so much easier and if you don’t, you wish you… Read More »How to make a Ring Clamp Helper