vincent pontillo gets it: zen and the art of the jeweler’s saw

Vincent Pontillo, makes it seem like he was born with a jeweler’s saw in his hands. The 21 year old student is a metals jewelry design major (SUNY Buffalo) already winning awards for his pierced metal work. The designs are all cut by hand. Beautiful.  Can’t wait to see what’s next for this rising star.

Pomegranate Seed, copper, 23 karat gold leaf

Dis/Located Brooch, copper, enamel, steel, 3″x3″x.25″

Dis/Located Brooch, detail

Matryoshka, copper, 10″ x 8.5″ x 7.5″

Vincent Pontillo at work with the saw

Zen and the art of the Jeweler’s Saw

Pontillo has a comfort level with the jeweler’s saw that is admirable.  I haven’t mastered anything about this tool except breaking the blades.  Not a pretty sight – I’m new to metal and I have a lot to learn.

Acclaimed goldsmith Michael David Sturlin will teach Zen and the art of the Jeweler’s Saw – a LIVE ONLINE Craftcast MasterClass – Wednesday December 9, 8pm EST. Sturlin promises to provide expert instruction about how to use this tool with ease and how to maximize your results.  I’ll be in the front row.  Vincent Pontillo already understands Zen and the art of the Jeweler’s Saw, but I have a long way to go. There is still time to sign up – will I see you there?

This slideshow is from Pontillo’s Crafthaus page.  Love Crafthaus.

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Pontillo is a 2009 NICHE Award Finalist