Welding is a great skill for a prop master or prop maker to have, though it can be a hard one to begin learning. The best way to learn is to have someone teach and guide you as you practice on your own. Whether that’s possible or not, it is also a good idea to watch some videos on welding to pick up background information and to get a different perspective on some of the techniques.
I discovered Kevin Caron’s videos on welding; he has dozens of videos covering all sorts of welding styles and techniques. His background is in metal art and fabrication, so the way he demonstrates welding is close to how a props artisan approaches welding. We rarely have to deal with all the technical information one might get with a traditional welding course, and it can be easy to get overwhelmed with all of that when you are just starting out and simply want to join a few pieces of steel together for a static prop.
So check out everything he has to offer, or just start with the one below. Whether you’re just starting or you’ve been doing it for awhile, you’re sure to pick up something new.
Thanks so much, Eric, for this shout out and your kind words. It’s nice to know that people from other disciplines can benefit from some of the tricks I’ve learned over the years.
They also can see – and hear – my work on my site at http://www.kevincaron.com
And if anyone has any questions, I take requests for videos, too ….
Again, many thanks!
Thanks so much for the comment, Kevin, and thank you especially for making these videos.