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DIY Welding Project: Raven Sculpture Art [Guide]

David Groenjes

DIY Welding Project: Raven Sculpture Art

DIY Welding Project: Raven Sculpture Art

Learn how to create a striking raven sculpture from scrap metal with this advanced DIY welding project. Follow step-by-step instructions to transform recycled steel, tools and hardware into a lifelike wildlife sculpture using MIG welding techniques.

Raven Sculpture Art Project Plans

Tools and Materials


  • Millermatic® 142 MIG welder
  • 4 1/2-in. angle grinder
  • Bench vise
  • Simple hand tools (hammer, vise grips, etc.)
  • Torch Welding gloves
  • Safety glasses
  • Welding jacket
  • Welding helmet
  • Sheet metal, 18 ga. – 1/8-in. thick
  • Recycled/repurposed metal objects: sprockets, old tools, ball bearings, nails and bolts, saw blades, etc.
  • Optional: Metal shear
  • Optional: Air die grinder
  • Optional: Bolt cutter
  • Optional: Fume extractor

 

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

David Groenjes

David Groenjes

David, a Midwesterner with a passion for nature, turned his love for the outdoors into a successful sculpture business. While studying natural resource conservation and working for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, he honed his artistic skills. A move to rural Wisconsin in 2015 led to the creation of DG Sculpture & Design. Inspired by nature, David's sculptures have gained international acclaim through exhibitions and media features. Through his art, David aims to foster appreciation for the environment and wildlife.

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Posted Aug 10, 2024