Metal Art

I wanted to try something new...I usually make large scale metal art, but I decided to try making something a little smaller. A simple belt buckle design would be about the right size.

I start out with a simple mild steel plate and measure out the design. Then cut out the oval and cleaned up the rough edges.



Then I twist up several sizes of filler rod to use on the buckle.



The twisted filler rod is formed and fit around the plate. Once everything is fitted up, the welding begins.



After burning in the filler rod and horseshoe design, I grind out any imperfections. Then the buckle is polished with a buffing wheel. Once the buckle shines, I stamp my initials into the backside of the buckle.



Kenda now has a Lucky Horshoe belt buckle!