Wanna be a metal artist? Learn to cut metal and make jewelry with a jeweler's saw.

I’ll bet you’ve thought about it, haven’t you? That it would be interesting to be a metal artist? Let’s face it, it’s cool, right? You’d make your own jewelry and (tons of other stuff) — the possibilities would be endless. But where would you start? You’d definitely need some sort of training or education or something. Something to help you build skills and learn jewelry making techniques. Maybe a class or workshop. Yeah, that’s it. A workshop.

Well, we here at Create Mixed Media are totally with you in thinking that a metal arts workshop would be a very good thing. So we’ve made that happen and in the form of a pair of anywhere, any time, at-your-convenience DVDs starring one of our favorite people — Thomas Mann!

Thomas Mann on set during his recent video shoot. His two new workshop DVDs, Learn the Jeweler’s Saw and Jeweler’s Saw Projects, are now available for purchase.

Both DVDs focus on the most essential of tools — the jeweler’s saw, and Thomas sees to it that you get all the background and practice and inspiration possible. In addition to being the author of Metal Artist’s Workbench: Demystifying the Jeweler’s Saw, Thomas also has decades of experience as a professional artist and educator. When it comes to sawin’, Thomas is the expert.

Metal Artist’s Workbench:
Learn to Use the Jeweler’s Saw
Available as a DVD,
Video Download and
Streaming Video

Metal Artist’s Workbench: Learn to Use the Jeweler’s Saw

This DVD provides you with everything you need to know to use the most well-loved tool on any metalsmith’s workbench — the jewelers saw. Veteran artist Thomas Mann will teach you sawing techniques, ergonomics, troubleshooting and more.

You’ll follow along with the artist and learn to cut metal (and so much more!) as he demonstrates his sawing techniques step by step.
You’ll learn all about the anatomy of the saw and how it really works.
You’ll even learn a few basic metal projects.
All in all, you’ll experience 91 minutes of premier workshop instruction!

Perhaps you’d enjoy a sneak peek? Here’s a little preview:

And visit our shop for more information or order your own DVD or video download. Check out Artist’s Network Television for streaming information.

Metal Artist’s Workbench: Jeweler’s Saw Projects Available as a DVD, Video Download and Streaming Video

Metal Artist’s Workbench: Jeweler’s Saw ProjectsThis DVD includes four projects that will have you sawing through a variety of materials, including paper, acrylic and metal. Veteran artist Thomas Mann is passionate about the jeweler’s saw and is eager to get you started using this incredibly versatile tool!

Follow along with the artist as he demonstrates his techniques step by step.
You’ll learn to do four different projects, building in skill level and intricacy.
In addition to the projects, five warm-up exercises will prepare you for sawing any material you can dream of (Really!).
In total, this DVD includes 87 minutes of premier workshop instruction.

And, of course, another preview for your consideration:

And visit our shop for more information or order your own DVD or video download. Check out Artist’s Network Television for streaming information.

Metal Artist’s Workbench: Demystifying the Jeweler’s Saw

And for even more information on the fascinating subject of the jeweler’s saw, be sure to check out Thomas mann’s first mixed media art book, Metal Artist’s Workbench: Demystifying the Jeweler’s Saw and our large selection of everything sawin’.

Finally, we thought you might enjoy seeing just a handful of fun, behind-the-scenes photos from our video shoot with Thomas! Enjoy!

Thomas Mann behind the workbench during a recent video shoot. In this scene, Thomas is cutting a paperdoll chain using his jeweler’s saw.

The subject of Thomas Mann’s DVDs and book — the well loved and essential jeweler’s saw. These illustrate a variety of blades, including one broken blade.

One of the many things Thomas loves about the jeweler’s saw is it’s versatility. Most people know it in terms of metalsmithing and making jewelry, but Thomas loves to share with students that there are virtually no limits to the items it can cut. In the background you’ll see plastic, wood, shells, metal and more — all cut using his favorite tool.