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Solder bolts and nuts together to create an abstract sculpture.
Making sculptures from bolts is something to consider when pondering sculpture ideas. Using a bit of imagination, an artist may turn bolts into an interesting realistic or abstract sculpture. Purchase the size bolts needed from the local discount or home store. Another option is to recycle old bolts by looking around the house, visiting a scrap yard or hitting flea markets. Scrap bolts are a bit more work but their age and added texture could give the finished artwork a bit of character.
Instructions
1. Sketch out a concept for the bolt sculpture such as creating a person or an abstract design.
2. Gather the bolts needed for the concept. Such as a large bolt for the head and smaller bolts for the hands.
3. Put the concept together and rearrange as necessary until satisfied with the design.
4. Heat the solder iron until hot.
5. Paint flux on one of the bolts with a small paintbrush.
6. Solder two bolts together. For a thin solder, touch the solder iron to the solder and then move it back and forth on the bolt. To create a thick solder, hold the solder over the flux and heat with the soldering iron to melt.
7. Wipe off the flux with a damp rag.
