I just received the sculptnouveau patinas. I tried the copper universal patina on one of my candlesticks, also applied a green wax and clear coat... on another note- I dropped of the candlestick and a couple other pieces at the local antique/consignment store.

A bird bath created out of two plow discs and a crank shaft (oops... camshaft)....

A recent tragedy struck home... I was a member of the 86 VRS (Vehicle Readiness Squadron) for 5 of my 8 1/2 years in the Air Force. Last week we lost a member of the VRS family to the Frankfurt Airport shooting. I have wept many tears for A1C Cuddeback, the bus driver who's life was taken.

Went to a large craft store this weekend... I was in Germany for the past three years and didn't have access to such places. I was surprised and a bit overwhelmed by the isles and isles of metal wall art, topiaries and such. For some reason, I found it a bit depressing... The stuff was being sold cheaper than what it would cost me in materials... I'm not looking to get rich by any means... but, how do you compete with mass market made in China-especially in this economy? Or, perhaps you don't try to...

I've spent the last four months combing the internet for kindred spirits. I just separated from the AF where I served as a vehicle body mechanic... I fell in love with welding! Now, I seek to take my passion for the torch and my inherited love of the eccentric and turn it into "something".