How To Sculpt With Sheet Metal

Tin is a major metal art component used for wall artworks plaques figural sculptures wall signs tin foil art and more.

How to sculpt with sheet metal.

If your sheet metal is too thick you may need special machinery like a brake or a torch to bend your sheet into the desired shape. Sometimes it is wise to use washers as well to avoid damaging the metals. Tin snips are primarily used for cutting thin sheet metal like tin aluminum brass and thin gauge stainless steel. Tape the four corners down with painter s tape or masking tape.

You can use a tape measure or ruler to measure the thickness of your sheet metal. If you do not have an angle grinder a hacksaw will be sufficient. Wet metal causes tool rust and oxides on the metal will become embedded into the sheet during hammer texturing. Place the sheet on a clean flat smooth steel block.

Align the snips with the line you want to cut with the upper blade of the tin snips touching the sheet metal. Metal art using tin has been lesser known but firstly produced in mexico in the 16th century. An angle grinder is optional but will help cut down time and cut steel faster. Like with riveting you just need two pieces of metal with proper size holes in it.

Once you have the holes you just stick the bolt through the hole and screw on the nut on the other end. A chipping hammer should come with your welder and also a wire brush. It can be accomplished with a regular drill. You can use tinsnips to cut the sheet metal that will make up the majority of your sculpture.