by Doug Napier | Oct 25, 2017 | Community, Metal Working, Stone Setting, Tools
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...
by Doug Napier | Sep 21, 2017 | Design, Metal Working, Polishing, Stone Setting, Tools, Tumbling
Quick Story….. then a tip. I have always had goals….. In my head. I work towards them, I get new goals, I change my goals, I accomplish some goals, but to be honest, I forget most of them, because I am off running after other shiny goals. I tried something...
by Doug Napier | Jul 20, 2017 | Design, Metal Working, Polishing, Stone Setting, Tools
Pendant Project Part 4, The Finale! This little “Bezel Pendant” project started a few days ago when I got the bright idea to show how to make a “V-Bezel” after I had the need for one. I thought I would show the process after I got a few comments and questions on...
by Doug Napier | Jul 14, 2017 | Community, Design, Metal Working, Safety, Soldering, Stone Setting, Tools
Pendant Project Part 2 Ok, ok, After the V-Bezel illustration from a few days ago, I had quite a few comments about how I would use the bezels and a good application for V-Bezels. Well, you ask, you get. Over the next few days I will make a pendant and set a stone...
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...
