Author: Doug Napier
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How to Flush Set a Stone Into a Bead
Most time, I can’t leave well enough alone. I did this silver and copper ring quite a while back, and it was sitting in my peripheral vision just begging for a little something special. I had an extra created ruby laying around as well, so the next thing I know, I am drilling and setting.…
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Happy Labor Day Weekend
Hey all, no tips today, I am out of the office this weekend, so I just wanted to say “Have a Great and Safe Labor Day Weekend!” I can’t believe summer is drawing to a close already, it has gone by so fast, especially with starting the JewelryMonk site and all. So I just…
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Making a Twisted Wire Two-Toned Band (Part 2)
Yesterday I twisted up some copper wire and rolled it into a rope-like shape that turned out pretty neat. Now I am scratching my head thinking “what in the world am I going to do with this”? Well I decided to turn it into a two-toned band with a little silver to offset the copper…