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DIY Welding Project: Gearhead Holiday Wreath [Guide]

Tom Patsis

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Metalhead Holiday Project: Gearhead Wreath

Metalhead Holiday Project: Gearhead Wreath

Create a one-of-a-kind gearhead holiday wreath using pistons, valves, spark plugs and other automotive parts. Follow this step-by-step DIY welding project to build a custom metal wreath that's perfect for your garage or front door.

Gearhead Holiday Wreath Project Plans

Tools and Materials


  • Miller® Dynasty® 210 TIG welder (or other TIG welder)
  • Tubing roller
  • 1-inch tubing
  • Eight Top Fuel pistons
  • Eight Top Fuel exhaust valves
  • 24 spark plugs (E3 brand for the visual use of the green stripes)
  • Eight Top Fuel inner valve springs
  • 17 1/4"-28 × 1/2" long bolts and nuts
  • Eight half-cut opened wrenches
  • One piece of 1/8"-thick mild steel, 14" × 1.250" wide
  • Optional: Cut-off wheel or band saw
  • Optional: Plasma table
  • Optional: Sheet metal brake
  • Optional: Bench-mounted vise

 

WARNING: READ AND FOLLOW ALL LABELS AND THE OWNER’S MANUAL.

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Tom Patsis is a metal artist and owner of Cold Hard Art. After studying automotive technologies in high school and earning his degree in automotive, high performance and alternative fuels at the University of Northwestern Ohio, Tom moved to Indianapolis to work for Don Schumacher Racing. He spent six years with the Pro Stock team before he switched to working in the fabrication shop. It was there that he got started with metal art — later opening up his own shop to use as an outlet for his creativity. Follow Tom on Instagram @ColdHardArt.

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Posted Mar 16, 2026