How to Make a Twisted Wire Design (Part 1)
Usually I am showing a project with silver, just because it is my second nature, but today I will break out some copper and play… Read More »How to Make a Twisted Wire Design (Part 1)
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.
Creating a Black Background or Antiqued Background
Sometimes texturing doesn’t give me the contrast I am looking for, I want something a little more “drastic”. In this case, I will add a… Read More »Creating a Black Background or Antiqued Background
Jewelry Feedback Today
Today is day 80 in my pursuit of 90 straight days of posting content to JewelryMonk.com, after this, I will change focus a bit, but still be… Read More »Jewelry Feedback Today
Tool Talk How to Use and Prepare your Flat/Half Round Pliers
I have so many favorite tools that it doesn’t do any of them justice to call them all “favorites”, but today I will highlight a… Read More »Tool Talk How to Use and Prepare your Flat/Half Round Pliers
How to Make or Modify a Wax Pen Tip for Jewelry Buildup or Repair
If you do any casting, or have others do casting for you, you will need to have the ability to repair or modify your waxes,… Read More »How to Make or Modify a Wax Pen Tip for Jewelry Buildup or Repair