I got a new auto darkening welding helmet for my birthday. It has been a real joy having a good welding helmet again. I finished some more art pieces this month. It is amazing how much faster you can make stuff when you have the proper tools. Motivation also helps a lot when making stuff faster.
This is a Metal coat rack that I have been meaning to make.
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Here is a photo of a metal dog that my brother had me make for his girl friend. She named it Weldo. He is going to be photographed on his future travels.
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Surfer man, was made for my brother.
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My sister made this up for me for my birthday. She designed the out side of it for me. The paper inside is graph paper. She knows me well.
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Here are some dancing men that I am trading my sister, for her to design another book for me.
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Rain dancers
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Ballet dancers
If you like any of the work you see on this blog and would like to buy it, or would like to commission me to make a piece for you please email me at southclaw@gmail.com
Thank you for looking. Happy New Years.
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Surfer man, was made for my brother.
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My sister made this up for me for my birthday. She designed the out side of it for me. The paper inside is graph paper. She knows me well.
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Here are some dancing men that I am trading my sister, for her to design another book for me.
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Rain dancers
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Ballet dancers
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Thank you for looking. Happy New Years.