Day 51 Website Re-design
Hey all, JewelryMonk is still here, no tip today, I am in the middle of a website re-design, but I am still interested in your… Read More »Day 51 Website Re-design
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.
Hey all, JewelryMonk is still here, no tip today, I am in the middle of a website re-design, but I am still interested in your… Read More »Day 51 Website Re-design
Jewelry, a Story of Community, Friendship, and Perseverance. There is something about the community of jewelry makers that defies definition. It is as strong… Read More »Day 50 Jewelry Safety, Community, and Thanks!
The past few days we have been looking at polishing jewelry and different techniques of polishing. (Gloves are a BAD idea by the way) Well, today let’s… Read More »Day 49 Jewelry Design Layout
Still in the middle of my project, so let’s talk a little more about polishing technique today. I left off yesterday after I flat-lapped the… Read More »Day 48 Pre Polishing Technique
I have a gaggle of pieces that just came out of the tumbler, so I might as well spend a couple of days going through… Read More »Day 47 Flat Lapping for a Mirror Finish