by Doug Napier | Jul 11, 2017 | Community, Design, Metal Working, Soldering, Stone Setting, Tools
Pendant Project OK, if you have a little time, stick with me, over the next week or so I am going to take you on a journey, and at the end, we will end up in Cool-Pendant-Ville. But first, I am going to show you how to make just a small part of it, So pack your bags...
by Doug Napier | Jul 3, 2017 | Design, Metal Working, Soldering, Stone Setting, Tools
How to Make Pearl Post That Will “Grab” 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 stone to it. Here is a quick way to make sure the pearl or the stone you set will be more...
by Doug Napier | Jun 29, 2017 | Metal Working, Safety, Soldering, Tools
Another blast from the past. I promised to bring you some nuggets, so here you go. A way to make sure you get a strong, solid, solder joint on a ring shank. Today we will look at a few tips on soldering and for the example, I will size a silver ring. First, figure out...
by Doug Napier | Feb 22, 2017 | Metal Working, Soldering, Tools
Have you ever started making a ring project, and were unsure how long to cut the wire or shank, so your piece is just the right size, with no waste? Today I have put together a quick tutorial on how I make my ring shanks just the right size every time, and have added...
