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)
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.
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)
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)
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)
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
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)