My introduction

[longyard]

Welcome Alice. As you can see from the June 2017 metalshaper of the month, the rose by David K, we don't just do auto bodies here, we also do metal art. Ask as many questions as you want, but it always helps to post photos of what you are working on.

[RockHillWill]

Welcome to the forum Alice. Visit often and post when you can.

[Dave K.]

Hi Alice, welcome! There are a lot of very talented people here! They have been very helpful to my learning, and trust me, they have been great at answering my questions! So please ask as many questions that you want and don't be bashful. The folks here are great and I think you will be amazed at the many creations that lie here in!
I wish you the very best!
Dave

[AllyBill]

Another metal artist here. Flowers, fish, birds. No more rotted out cars for me. Ask away.

Will

[cliffrod]

Welcome to the forum, Alice.

When I got my Lancaster-style shrinker/stretcher, I quickly demonstrated how it works by making my wife an aluminum barrette (basically a mini version of a tapered motorcycle fender....), added a quick hammered finish and then riveted on a clip for her hair. She's been wearing it regularly ever since, for 15-16 yrs now.. Very cool.

Making small art/utility pieces that get used daily is really great. And you don't need many tools to do great work.