Day 10 Polishing Tips
Today will be a quick tip, known by most, but very important if you want a quality finish on your jewelry. You spend a lot… Read More »Day 10 Polishing Tips
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 9 Annealing Silver (Metalwork)
If you have done much silver work, then work hardening the silver is something you are probably familiar with. Work hardening is when you have… Read More »Day 9 Annealing Silver (Metalwork)
Day 8 Pre-Polishing Tips (Finishing)
Today we will touch on a couple of pre-polishing tips. A few technical details in your pre-polishing… Read More »Day 8 Pre-Polishing Tips (Finishing)
Day 7 Beads (Setting)
Wow, it has been only 7 days since I set on this journey of attempting to journal some tips, tricks, and tools for 90 days… Read More »Day 7 Beads (Setting)
Day 6 Fixtures (Details)
Being a jewelry model maker for years, the majority of the pieces I work on are pieces that are going to be molded and reproduced… Read More »Day 6 Fixtures (Details)