Course Description

This is a 15 Lesson, Step by Step Video Series (+ bonuses) that covers every aspect of creating this award winning pendant from drawing to polishing. This piece is all fabricated and soldered in sterling silver with sheet and wire.

Instructing Monk

Doug Napier

A little about me, my name is Doug Napier and I am the “JewelryMonk. I have been making jewelry for close to 40 years, and I still travel all over the world focusing on making jewelry in a manufacturing setting. I am experienced in all facets of jewelry making from bench jeweler and technical model making 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.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Indroduction

    • Introduction to the Fabricated Pendant Project
  • 2

    Lesson 1 Layout and Scaling

    • 1-Scaling Artwork2

    • Handy Saw Blade Tip

    • Bench Organizational Tip

    • Tools Used in Lesson 1
  • 3

    Lesson 2 Making the Setting Part 1

    • 2-Underbezel Part 1

    • Work Hardening and Annealing

    • Bench Modification, Mandrel Hole

    • Tools Used in Lesson 2
  • 4

    Lesson 3 Making the Setting Part 2

    • 3-Underbezel Part 2

    • Bench Pin Modifications

    • Hand File Control

    • Tools Used in Lesson 3
  • 5

    Lesson 4 Making the Setting Part 3

    • 4-Bezel Cut Prongs

    • Pouring Ingots

    • Using a Draw Plate to Make Wire

    • Tools Used in Lesson 4
  • 6

    Lesson 5 Finishing the Setting

    • 5-Bezel Solder Prongs

    • Using a Dial Caliper

    • Soldering Loops on Charms and Chains

    • Tools Used in Lesson 5
  • 7

    Lesson 6 Shaping the Pendant

    • 6-Shaping

    • Texturing with a Rolling Mill

    • Tool Modification, Prong Pusher Prep

    • Tools Used in Lesson 6
  • 8

    Lesson 7 Trimming the Pendant

    • 7-Trimming

    • Tool Making for Gypsy Setting

    • Flush Setting or Gypsy Setting Tutorial

    • Tools Used in Lesson 7
  • 9

    Lesson 8 Soldering the Pendant

    • 8-Soldering

    • Dominant Hand Soldering Bonus

    • Tools Used in Lesson 8
  • 10

    Lesson 9 Cutting and Trimming

    • 9-Cutting and Trimming

    • Ring Clamp Bonus

    • Tools Used in Lesson 9
  • 11

    Lesson 10 Soldering the Border Part 1 and Part 2

    • 10-Soldering Border Part 1

    • 10-Soldering Border Part 2

    • Modify Your Tweezers

    • Tools Used in Lesson 10
  • 12

    Lesson 11 Soldering the Sides

    • 11-Soldering Sides Part 1

    • 11-Soldering Sides Part 2

    • Smart Modification for Your Screw Mandrels

    • Tools Used in Lesson 11
  • 13

    12-Soldering Setting in Place

    • 12-Soldering Setting Part 1

    • 12-Soldering Setting Part 2

    • Barrette Needle File Modification

    • File Cleaning (Debris)

    • Tools Used in Lesson 12
  • 14

    Lesson 13 Finish Soldering Pendant

    • 13-Finish Soldering Part 1

    • 13-Finish Soldering Part 2

    • Torch Setup and Soldering

    • Check Your Hoses for Leaks and Breaks (Safety Issue)

    • Tools Used in Lesson 13
  • 15

    Lesson 14 Molding, Casting, and Grinding

    • 14-Molding Casting Grinding

    • Surgical Blade Modification

    • Video Tip on Tumbling and Sorting

    • Tools Used in Lesson 14
  • 16

    Lesson 15 Setting Stone and Polishing

    • 15-Set Stone and Polish

    • Using Cotton for Polishing

    • Mineral Oil for Polishing

    • Tools Used in Lesson 15

Reviews

5 star rating

I loved the course

Jessica Little

Thank you Doug! I loved the course! I just finished watching it and found a bunch of wonderful information and tips. Thank you again for opening your stud...

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Thank you Doug! I loved the course! I just finished watching it and found a bunch of wonderful information and tips. Thank you again for opening your studio to us.

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