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From September 2009 issue of Practical Welding Today

Welding her way outside the box : Suburban Chicago artist tackles a new challenge--teaching

If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Pamela Olin creates the "Cascading Cubes" archway for HC's...

Publish date: September 25, 2009

From October 2008 issue of www.thefabricator.com

Mining her talent : North Georgia artist melds silver and glass into unique jewelry

Icicle Necklace Photo courtesy of Sherry Moser Nestled in the North Georgia mountains—the foothills of the Appalachian Mountain...

Publish date: October 14, 2008

From October 2008 issue of www.thefabricator.com

Eagles, dragons: Stainless steel takes on many forms : Artist uses GTAW to create 'shock and awe' art

A few years ago Kevin Stone, a senior fabricator, decided to combine his years of welding experience with his innate artistic ability and...

Publish date: October 14, 2008

From July 2008 issue of www.thefabricator.com

The road to Jamestown: A white-collar dropout fabricates his legacy project

Jamestown Fort Model Photo courtesy of Bob Williams Who needs Indiana Jones and his searches for mystical artifacts? Here in the U.S.,...

Publish date: July 15, 2008

From July 1, 2007 issue of Practical Welding Today

Lost and found

The body of the car Ulman titled "Gone Postal" is made from an old U.S. mailbox. Photos © Justin Craig Roth. It isn't easy to take a...

Publish date: July 10, 2007

From April, 2007 issue of www.thefabricator.com

Turning passion into profit : A young jewelry-maker's dream

Neckpiece in Silver and Black Pearls. Bright, energetic, articulate, 23-year-old David Creamer just graduated from the Savannah College of...

Publish date: April 10, 2007

From April 2007 issue of Practical Welding Today

A recycled dream : Tennessee welder finds success one scrap at a time

Lankford doesn't miss a detail, creating a horse complete with saddle, bit, stirrups, and horseshoes. They say that one man's junk is...

Publish date: April 10, 2007

From August 2006 issue of www.thefabricator.com

Theme railings can equal higher earnings

Metal fabricators are called upon to do many odd jobs, and most are within their range of skills. But when someone requests a gate or a railing...

Publish date: August 8, 2006

From June 2006 issue of www.thefabricator.com

Poor Boy Blacksmith : Using modern technology to promote an ancient craft's tools

Ken Scharabok, on left, shows a young student and his father, right, the basics of good fire management with a coal forge. Unique...

Publish date: June 13, 2006

From May 2006 issue of The FABRICATOR

Metal fabricating in a new millennium : How metal fabricators elevated plate cutting, bending, welding, and finishing to an art form to create Millennium Park's Cloud Gate

"What I wanted to do in Millennium Park is make something that would engage the Chicago skyline ... so that one will see the clouds kind...

Publish date: May 9, 2006

From April 2006 issue of www.thefabricator.com

Magical, mystical metal : The art of Richard Wilson

"Eagle" Sculpture by Richard Wilson. What adjectives would you use to describe metal? Shiny, strong, durable, impenetrable? How about...

Publish date: April 11, 2006

From September 2005 issue of Practical Welding Today

No good deed goes unnoticed : Welders give of themselves in industry, communities

When Mike Krupnicki first started working at his family's welding supply company, he kept it a secret. "When people asked me what I did...

Publish date: September 13, 2005

From June 2005 issue of www.thefabricator.com

The blades of Don Fogg—a cut above

This 11.375-in. blade was forged from 1095 steel; the habaki* is made from 40 percent shibuichi, gold-plated nickel silver seppa, and...

Publish date: June 14, 2005

From June 2005 issue of Practical Welding Today

Metal on his mind : Illinois artist puts his thoughts down on metal

Mike Ingram spent three months detailing a replica of the Captain Morgan rum ship. "When I make something, I picture it in my mind and...

Publish date: June 14, 2005

From March 2005 issue of www.thefabricator.com

Larger-than-life objects equal memorable sculptures

Figure 1 Marc Mullin stands between two of his sculptures, "Gaceful Lily" and "Sultry Lily ," 68 in. high, 28 in. wide. Photo by Richard...

Publish date: March 8, 2005

From November 2004 issue of www.thefabricator.com

A tribute to veterans

"Dear Mom & Dad" by Doug Scott Last Memorial Day was a very special one for me. I was able to salute my father. It happened at Dad's...

Publish date: November 9, 2004

From September / October 2004 issue of Practical Welding Today

A Great Combination : Artist, fabrication shop team up to create giant-size sculpture

Dwarfed by his largest sculpture to date, artist Gary Beals collaborated with K-zell Metals to create this piece for the University of New...

Publish date: September 14, 2004

From September 2004 issue of www.thefabricator.com

Not your average museum—a metal art mecca

Editors Note: Bob Nichols, author of The Fire of Creation , a reader favorite on thefabricator.com, recently toured the National...

Publish date: September 14, 2004

From April 2004 issue of www.thefabricator.com

Entry arch and gates based on history use modern technologies

The Santa Ysabel Ranch entry arch and gates, Paso Robles, Calif. Creating an entry gate for a new housing development doesn't sound like...

Publish date: April 6, 2004

From February 2004 issue of www.thefabricator.com

Metal Art Takes on the Fireplace : Jim Truett’s custom fireplace screens are both functional and beautiful

Figure 1 After tracing the fireplace screen pattern on 12-gauge mild steel plate, Jim Truett performed his intricate cuts with an air...

Publish date: February 26, 2004

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The Gates: remembering 9-11

The Tragedy The terrorist attacks changed the landscape of the U.S. and forever altered the collective conscious. Both U.S. citizens...

Publish date: September 10, 2003

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Unique fireplace items can fire up your income

Figure 1 Craig A. Kaviar's Tree Screen. Kaviar frequently uses images from nature in his work. Courtesy, artist. The idea is to view a...

Publish date: August 28, 2003

From  issue of Practical Welding Today

Washington women weld at the 'Y' : Students learn by doing in their community

It's a drizzly, blustery Pacific Northwest morning in November with the gray light of dawn coming up behind the Cascade Mountain Range....

Publish date: August 28, 2003

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Found art : Welding artist finds inspiration in industrial, natural forms

Arnold's first job out of college was with the New Arts Foundry fabricating bronze statues. However, he quickly grew tired of following...

Publish date: June 12, 2003

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Art From the Forge : Finding new sources for inspiration

It's been happening gradually over the past 25 years, but in the past four or five years, art from the forge is finding outlets in fine art and...

Publish date: May 29, 2003

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Riding on the cusp of something great : When Colorado artist's career hits plateaus, he climbs them

The sculptures' pieces seem only incidentally connected, barely touching, much less literally supporting and balancing each other. They...

Publish date: May 15, 2003

From  issue of The FABRICATOR

Reviving the past : Welding students restore ironwork to Victorian-era YMCA building

When he looked at the outside of his building, Bellingham, Wash., YMCA Director Dave Harding realized he faced a challenge. The original...

Publish date: May 15, 2003

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One person's trash is another person's ... seahorse? : Washington artist recycles scrap metal in his sculptures

Klennert used metal plates and horseshoes to create the body of this seahorse, a project inspired by pieces of metal he found in a barn...

Publish date: August 16, 2001

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Christmas All Year

Rudolph, Santa, and an F-18 Decorating the aircraft carrier was a major undertaking. The lighted silhouettes that adorn the ship include a...

Publish date: December 12, 2002

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A dream come true : Vermont artist finds way to create architectural sculpturers

After only one lesson in oxyacetylene welding, he made his first sculpture. Rubino said he couldn't believe his cousin showed him how to...

Publish date: January 24, 2002

From  issue of The FABRICATOR

Terrorist attacks inspire Washington welder : Nonprofit organization, memorials aimed at rallying American spirit

A welding gun helped John Jackson heal after his cousin died. Now he hopes it will bring comfort to the countless people who lost loved ones in...

Publish date: May 30, 2002

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It happens 'under the hood' : Chicago-area builder of water gardens becomes sculptor

Object Rick Walsh doesn't have a degree in landscape architecture, but he builds water gardens. He doesn't have a degree in art, but he...

Publish date: July 12, 2002

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Whale watching: A doctor's love of whales leads to a complex welding project

Object Orcas, or killer whales, have many of the characteristics loved and respected by man. Their size, strength, and speed allow them to...

Publish date: June 15, 2001

From  issue of The FABRICATOR

Building a business: Minnesota couple learns how to market residential, custom iron art

Object For one Minnesota couple, starting a business has meant relying on the steps they've taken, separately and together. Del Halling, a...

Publish date: July 25, 2002

From  issue of The FABRICATOR

One man's junkyard is another man's challenge : 'Junkyard Wars' features fabricating at its grittiest

Object Many viewers have been tuning in to The Learning Channel's (TLC) "Junkyard Wars" to watch people use the same tools and techniques that...

Publish date: April 15, 2002

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Steel Fiction : Sculptor's transition to recognized artist has been as surreal as his narrative artwork

Robert Toll sometimes attaches his sculptures to benches to invite interaction. The figure in "Out of Focus" "sits" on a bench in front of the...

Publish date: September 4, 2002

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Peace Plaza's unique art symbolizes universal hope

ROCKFORD, Ill.—"Harmony Atlas" isn't your typical piece of art. Then again, Lee Sido—a man who can talk about aftermarket...

Publish date: July 25, 2002

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A monument(al) rememberance : Welder, architect design memorial for fallen officers

Not every welding artist can say his work honors police officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. This is exactly the project...

Publish date: October 4, 2002

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The fire of creation : Blacksmithing is alive and well

Object It was 9:00 a.m. when I arrived at the Bill Epps Smithy in Balch Springs, Texas, just outside of Dallas. The day promised to be a...

Publish date: November 21, 2002