This video is the forth video in a brand new welding series called
"How to Become a Welder" and explains everything you need to know to create your very own brazed copper leaf art sculpture! This video builds off of the brazing and gas welding equipment skills that have been shown in the previous 2 videos in order to make a brazing project. I discuss every little detail including oxidizing flames, template creation, filing, copper sheet cutting using a welding tip, sanding/wire wheel surface prep, fluting, copper annealing, proportions, drawing a 1:1 ratio working drawing, methods of bending round bar, jig making, coloring copper with the torch, finishing, and much more.

Quick reference jump points in the video
01:31 Copper material selection
02:29 Template construction
06:33 Oxidizing flame
08:09 Cutting copper sheet with oxidizing flame
11:03 Cleaning up surface with disc sander
13:22 Buffing and texturing the surface with wire wheel
14:05 How to make fluting to create detail and depth
19:27 How to make the leaf stems
23:29 Brazing on the stem to the leaf and annealing
25:51 Buffing the surface to prep for adding color
26:33 Using a gas welding torch to color the leaves
31:06 Designing the branch structure
33:10 Cutting, grinding, and bending the structure (3 methods of bending)
36:30 Brazing the structure and leaves on
40:36 Applying clear coat finish and final product

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Disclaimer: These videos are intended for entertainment and inspiration. Working in a wood shop, metal shop, welding shop, or auto shop is dangerous without proper safety and experience. Always seek professional advice and training before using any power tools/machinery/equipment. If you have any uncertainty before performing any shop procedure, stop and get certified training so you can learn the safe method/technique. Do not attempt anything simply because you saw it in one of my videos. Be smart, use common sense, respect your power tools/machines, and be safe.