Day 15 Silver Tarnish Remover
Silver Tarnish Remover Happy Father’s Day!! Today being Father’s Day and me being a father, I am going to not spend so much time… Read More »Day 15 Silver Tarnish Remover
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.
Day 14 Files (Metalsmithing)
Day 14, let me “Geek-out” a little on tools today. I might have mentioned before, but I am a modelmaker by trade, hence, I pay… Read More »Day 14 Files (Metalsmithing)
Day 13 Small Bezels (Setting)
Today let’s look at a quick way to set small stones in a bezel. For this example I will use a 2mm stone in a… Read More »Day 13 Small Bezels (Setting)
Day 12 Pearl Posts (Metalsmith)
If you make jewelry long enough, you will eventually make a piece of jewelry with a pearl or a post that will hold a glued… Read More »Day 12 Pearl Posts (Metalsmith)
Day 11 Tool Modification (Pits and Porosity)
Ready for another quick lesson? Today I get to address one of my favorite-est (not a word) subjects in the world….. Tool Modification. I mentioned… Read More »Day 11 Tool Modification (Pits and Porosity)