by Doug Napier | Jun 7, 2018 | Community, Metal Working, Tools
If you have ever worked metal before, you know that as you work the metal, the characteristics of the metal change. This is a post from a while back, but I thought it was worth revisiting for old times sake. So sit back, take 2 minutes out of your busy schedule and...
by Doug Napier | Jun 5, 2018 | Community
Ok, The JewelryMonk Studio and Training Center is FINALLY Up and Running! Get your Jewelry Training here, Get your Jewelry Tools Here, Encouragement, Equipping, Education! Let’s get back to where this all started. Today we will look at a few tips on soldering...
by Doug Napier | Mar 30, 2018 | Casting, Community, Design, Metal Working, Molding, Polishing, Soldering, Stone Setting, Texturing, Tools, Tumbling, Waxing
What would you do if you had 3 hands? Other than joining the circus or being a better juggler, there are many benefits to having an extra hand. One of the best bonuses in the Jewelry Creation Method Video Course is having myself as an extra hand…. or guide. For...
by Doug Napier | Mar 28, 2018 | Community
I like to think of myself as “very resourceful”, or pretty cheap….. depends on who you ask. I would sometimes rather MAKE tools that I use, rather than spend money on them. Don’t get me wrong, there are some tools that are worth their weight in...
by Doug Napier | Mar 26, 2018 | Community
Have you ever been stuck in a place from where you are, and where you want to be? As a jeweler, there are so many aspects of the jewelry making craft, that it can sometimes be overwhelming and lead to frustrating stagnation. To master the techniques can take a while,...
