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This website and youtube channel is one of the best sources for tons of information and tutorials on how to get better as a beginner welder.    https://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/

Over the course of learning how to weld I have produced several different products. This involves set up and problem solving to get started and knowing which welds are right for the task. One of my best artifacts had the same process. After the idea for the artifact was created then I had to comeContinue reading “Metal Palm Tree Design”

By: Jiya Mangat Purposely distorting in screen printing involves intentionally altering the placement or shape of design elements. Sometimes, these alterations may occur by accident and result in unexpected visual effects. Since I liked the way it turned out I deliberately repeated the process to achieve the same outcome. Materials: Screen, Squeegee, Ink, Watercolor Paper,Continue reading “Purposeful Distortion”

This year I collaborated with Zmaria who is the resident expert of art. I felt that since welding can be used to make art as well we could do an art project. Zmaria designed the idea for how we would collaborate and this led to a painting with a welded art piece in front ofContinue reading “Art Collaboration”

Here’s a quick tutorial on changing the bit on the CNC router I work with. I hope it helps.

Tack Welds  Tack welds are welds that are used to connect two pieces of metal together before laying down the final weld or finishing weld. A finishing weld is the weld that covers the entire seam. Tack welds make the welding of large and complex projects like a car frame much easier because once youContinue reading “Tack Welds and Why they are Important”

Chrome Music Lab is a browser-based music tool for experimentation and mainly just messing around. It includes things like a spectrograph, “voice spinner” and many more. If you’re interested in experimenting with these things I would challenge you to create something from a tool that you have never heard of! This also allows you toContinue reading “Chrome Music Lab”

During my welding learning experience, I have found several extremely helpful resources. However, I have also become more interested in a content creator I used to watch quite a bit. Colin Furze is an innovative Youtube creator in the UK who creates super cool projects that typically involve welding in their construction. Learning about weldingContinue reading “Welding Amateur VS Pro”