Step 2: Gather materials and tools
The next task is to obtain a welder or an oxygen/acetylene set. Most hardware stores will carry arc welders and welding rods but you will have to go to a specialty store for an oxygen/acetylene set. You MUST wear a welder’s helmet or goggles because the arcs can blind you! A chipping hammer should come with your welder and also a wire brush. An angle grinder is optional but will help cut down time and cut steel faster. If you do not have an angle grinder a hacksaw will be sufficient. You can use tinsnips to cut the sheet metal that will make up the majority of your sculpture. You can ask businesses that deal with scrap metal recycling to sell you some scrap.