The Best Metal Art Advice We've Gotten.... So Far

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WELD

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WELD is the show that opens real doors in the welding world. From first arc to six-figure specialty work, host Beau Wigington talks with industry professionals as they share wins, mistakes, and the various pathways available in the welding industry. Whether you are in school or on the tools, guests will share practical steps, safety-first habits, and career plays to help you master the trade. MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core, pipe, fabrication, repair, inspection, and business growth all live here. New episodes each week.

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The Best Metal Art Advice We've Gotten.... So Far

WELD

40 minutes 38 seconds

1 week ago

The Best Metal Art Advice We've Gotten.... So Far

Host Beau Wigington revisits standout moments from metal artists who turned sparks into careers. You will hear practical safety, process, and career advice from creators who weld sculptures, bikes, tanks, wildlife art, and even giant instruments.

Key Topics Covered

Why “failures” are usually redirections and how to use them to grow your craft
Oxy-acetylene as a lost-but-powerful gateway to understanding metal behavior
Oxy-fuel safety, from first-time “pops” to tank awareness and best practices
TIG art workflow, tracing with a laser, clamps vs welding down, and chill plates
Getting consistent color in stainless TIG art using cup size and gas lenses
Welding copper for fuel tanks, heat control, filler strategy, and leak risk
Letting the sculpture “tell you” what to build, and iterating without fear
Using CAD to plan scrap-metal builds when materials are unpredictable
Promotion that works for artists, from mags and photos to simple outreach
Why networking at industry events can unlock commissions and collaborations

“Failures are not failures, they are redirections. Walk through those chapters, even the bad ones.” — Rae Ripple
“Oxy-acetylene is a great gateway process. You are one with the metal, watching fusion happen.” — David Madero
“For TIG art, I clamp to a chill plate. I hate grinding, so I avoid welding pieces down.” — Clint Evashkevich
“I make my own copper filler from the base metal so the polish hides the seam.” — Jesse James
“No two-dimensional picture does a sculpture justice. CAD helped me see it from all angles.” — Rich Quinn

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