Improve Your Sawing Skills
In the last blogpost I mentioned how I set the tension in my saw frame, consistent every time. Today I have a quick little fun… Read More »Improve Your Sawing Skills
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.
Jeweler’s Saw Blade Tension
One of the most popular classes I teach at the JewelryMonk Training Center in Downtown Rapid City is on how to use a Jeweler’s Saw,… Read More »Jeweler’s Saw Blade Tension
Jett Ballistic Fixture Compound Tip
Jett Ballistic Fixture Compound Tip Are your hands and fingers tired and sore from doing jewelry work on small items? Well, I have a tip… Read More »Jett Ballistic Fixture Compound Tip
New Workshop Project and November Schedule
Hello everyone, November is upon us, and before we know it… well I am not going to say, but it’s coming. Wallace Chapman once said… Read More »New Workshop Project and November Schedule
Protecting Your Jewelry from Fire Stain During Soldering
Old Habits are sometimes hard to break, and unless I can see WHY I need to change, I usually won’t. I am kinda stubborn… Read More »Protecting Your Jewelry from Fire Stain During Soldering