A short equipment list in my studio: 250 amp Miller tig welder; Hypertherm plasma cutter; 1 ton crane; sand blaster.

Concept drawing for a client.

Sanding and polishing

Tig welding and fabricating a bronze sphere

Adding bronze details

Silver soldering

Drilling a hole for mounting

Tig welding the base

Positioning the bronze sphere before welding

Sealing the patina with clear wax

Finished sculpture