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How to Make Wire Sculptures

Learn the art of making wire sculptures and wire figures from an expert craftsman. Watch our free video series for ideas, designs, and techniques in creating brazed wire figures.

Series Summary

The art of wire sculpting has a history dating back thousands of years. Wherever the technology has existed to refine metal and draw wire, artisans have found ways to adapt the material creatively. Today, wire sculptures and figures take a variety of different forms, and the artist is only limited by their own imagination. Certainly, those who have begun the world of wire sculpting know that the possibilities are endless! Whether your goal is to impress friends or tap into your unconscious artistic ability, learn how to create a homemade garden, wall, or 3D wire sculpture.

In this expert video series, Mark Kooy illustrates how to create these works of art. He teaches you the tools and materials that are needed to begin making wire sculptures and figures. With step by step instruction, you will learn how to pick the right kind of wire, use brazen rods, set up the torch, and weld the wire in place to create the perfect wire sculpture. Also, Mark describes different design ideas and painting techniques in making linear or abstract wire sculptures. Start creating wire sculptures and figures today!

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