Angel Art Stick

Materials:

20-gauge stainless steel
3/16" steel rod
angel cut-out template
plasma cutter
welding equipment
welding safety equipment including helmet mask and fire-retardant gloves
black permanent marker
grinder
safety glasses
oxygen acetylene torch

1. Trace the angel template on the stainless sheet material using a permanent marker.

2. Cut out the angel with a plasma cutter. Remove the slag with a grinder and polish to give some texture (figure A).

3. Attach the 3/16" x 30" ground stake by tack welding to the back of the angel.

4. Using a torch, apply low heat and flame to create a colorful patina (figure B).