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 CoveredWhy “failures” are usually redirections and how to use them to grow your craftOxy-acetylene as a lost-but-powerful gateway to understanding metal behaviorOxy-fuel safety, from first-time “pops” to tank awareness and best practicesTIG art workflow, tracing with a laser, clamps vs welding down, and chill platesGetting consistent color in stainless TIG art using cup size and gas lensesWelding copper for fuel tanks, heat control, filler strategy, and leak riskLetting the sculpture “tell you” what to build, and iterating without fearUsing CAD to plan scrap-metal builds when materials are unpredictablePromotion that works for artists, from mags and photos to simple outreachWhy 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 QuinnSave 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtcConnect With The GuestsRae RippleFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/S5uuhqQW6Xb Instagram - @raeripple https://www.instagram.com/raeripple YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@rae.rippleWebsite - www.raeripple.comDavid MaderoFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/RybaimdX6Xb Instagram -  @madero.co ⁠https://www.instagram.com/madero_co/⁠ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MaderoCo⁠ Linkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/madero-co⁠. Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MaderoCo/⁠ Clint EvashkevichFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/lIhNTjkX6Xb ​Instagram: @theonyxgrovecompany ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theonyxgrovecompany/⁠ ​YouTube: ⁠http://www.facebook.com/theonyxgrovecompany⁠ ​Facebook: ⁠http://www.facebook.com/theonyxgrovecompany⁠ ​TikTok: @the_onyx_grove_company ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@the_onyx_grove_company⁠ ​Website: ⁠https://www.theonyxgrovecompany.com/⁠ Jesse JamesFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/XrpB0HoX6Xb Website ⁠https://jessejames.com/⁠West Coast Choppers ⁠https://westcoastchoppers.com/⁠Instagram @popeofwelding ⁠https://www.instagram.com/popeofweldingOutlaw TV - https://otlw.tv/ Rich QuinnFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/4FJ46mxX6Xb Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/quinn_metal_art/ Scrapfest - https://scrapfest.com/ Billy Moulton DayFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/U7cMDZKW6Xb Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/w.moultonday_sculpture Website - https://www.wmdsculpture.co.uk/ Ivan IlerFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/GIOKmTPX6Xb Website - https://www.ivanilerstudios.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ivan_iler Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ivanilerstudios Codie AljetsFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/a3xmakJybYbWebsite - https://www.codiealjetsart.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sagecountrycustomsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/codie.aljets/Connect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-mail: [email protected] the WELD App: https://foxly.link/Qj0VEa