This week I wen to the metal shop and tried welding.

I identify this practice of me as being a learner, an artist and a maker because the purpose was quite simple — to weld two pieces of metal– and there was not much design in it, but I do qualify it as artist’s work. The process was quite uncomfortable because the metal shop was hot and I have to wear a protection coat and helmet. The process was also a bit scary because there were fire sparkles, horrible machine sounds and dust everywhere.

However, seeing the metal I welded was a great pleasure although it dose not look good visually.

My favorite tool at the moment is laser-cutting. It is simple, easy to do and the result can be stunning. Although there can be many frustrating moments when the power was set too high so it burns or the material is too thick so it cannot be cut through.