Publisher's Synopsis
Get to know the most diverse tool on your workbench-the jeweler's saw!
Metal Artist's Workbench is your comprehensive guide for creating jewelry and other sawn projects by getting to know the jeweler's saw. Your personal instructor-veteran artist Thomas Mann-is eager to teach you everything you need to know about this well-loved tool.
Following exercises designed to get you "sawing in the zone," you'll be inspired to try your hand (and saw) at any of the 15 stepped-out projects, such as the Light Switch Plate, Chef's Knife Pendant, Self-Portrait Pin or Maze Pendant.
With Metal Artist's Workbench, you'll acquire the skill set to create impressive projects and learn:
- The anatomy of the jeweler's saw and how each part helps improve your sawing success
- The importance of sawing ergonomics and how the proper grip contributes to the "Whole Body Experience"
- Sawing techniques such as starting a cut, turning a corner, piercing and several trouble-shooting tips
- How to create beautiful projects from metal, plastic, wood and paper and more!
