Category: Metal Working
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Snap-on Discs 3 Reasons to Love Them
Let me play my “tool-geekery” card today. I like tools, especially ones that are easily modified and do good quick work. One of my favorite tools in my foredom arsenal is the Snap-on Disc. Let me give you my top 3 reasons I like them so much: The first reason I like them is that…
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4 Prong Stone Setting Tutorial
How to Set a Round Stone in a 4 Prong Setting I wanted to demonstrate how to set the 2mm stone in a 4 prong setting. In past blog entries I have set stones in shared prong settings, flush settings or gypsy settings, channel settings, bezel settings, and “V” prong settings, but today I want…
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Work Hardening and Annealing Defined.
If you have ever worked metal before, you know that as you work the metal, the characteristics of the metal change. This is a post from a while back, but I thought it was worth revisiting for old times sake. So sit back, take 2 minutes out of your busy schedule and follow me. If…
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FREE Broken Wax Repair Video Today
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What would you do if you had 3 hands? Other than joining the circus or being a better juggler, there are many benefits to having an extra hand. One of the best bonuses in the Jewelry Creation Method Video Course is having myself as an extra hand…. or guide. For 1 month, you get my…
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Jewelry Creation Method Video Course is Available
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I have an apologize to make to all of you, I have somehow lost my way, let me explain: When I started JewelryMonk.com, I was focused on teaching and helping beginner to intermediate jewelers, learn the craft of jewelry making and giving tips, tricks, and tutorials in the different jewelry making concepts. Since then, I…