Metal Garden Star

Alton Dean cuts metal points to form this garden star and textures the star with creative finishes.

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Metal Garden Star
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Materials:

10 square feet of cold rolled mild steel
6" of 1/4" mild steel round rod
acetone
Metal Finishes Plus:
- Copper Plate Acid
- Rainbow Torch solution
- Rust Arrest
2" disposable paintbrushes
satin clear spray paint
TIG welder
1/16" mild steel filler rod
plasma cutter
angle grinder
80-grit sanding disks
water
air compressor
welding safety gear (hood, gloves)
safety glasses and rubber gloves