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NoSleepAtSea OP t1_jdmwkah wrote

Reply to comment by bsd8andahalf_1 in Dragonfly, Me, Stainless TIG, 2023 by NoSleepAtSea

The value changes are heat tint. When I want to have bigger, more colourful patches, I turn up the amps. If I run clusters of beads in close succession, that also brings out the tint because the concentration of heat. I sketched out the design using an electric engraver so I would have something to follow once I had my hood down. Thank you!

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bsd8andahalf_1 t1_jdmx9ov wrote

another question then: how long did it take you to learn and practice those techniques?

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NoSleepAtSea OP t1_jdmytvr wrote

I've been working as a pipe welder/fabricator for approaching two years now, and I was an artist before that. Combining the two is a new thing!

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Egg_Carlton t1_jdno97y wrote

Metal work art is awesome, I really love it when people use the heart treating to colour it like you did

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bsd8andahalf_1 t1_jdouoji wrote

go for it.

price your art according to the local market.

if that seems to low, find a larger market.

keep up the good work!

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