How to grind flame patterns in metal using 18 Ga cold roll steel.

This video is going to show you how to grind flame patterns in metal.
Hey guys! In this video, I'm going to teach you how to grind flame patterns in metal using a 4 1/2 inch angle grinder. It's a very simple step by step process that anyone can learn. We will be using a piece of 16" x 24" 18 Ga. cold roll steel. This is a fun way to make DIY metal art at home.

[@davidstanley4605]

Excellent demo Kevin. Hope you get round to putting up more videos on your finishing techniques.

[@onemore4thetube]

Wow! Nice work Kevin. I'm getting ready to start doing sheet metal art and I'm checking out people's videos such as yours to get some ideas and techniques. I have seen many people grind without a guard before, but the ones that do, usually are wearing safety glasses or a face shield. There's no way I would ever risk losing an eye when it could be prevented. Thanks for posting this video!

[@jguerr557]

I was looking forward to more videos.

[@humblyright]

Great demo Kevin. Being your newest subscriber the pressures on to produce the follow up video... i enjoyed your demo but the biggest takeaway is your easel/stand. It’s genius my friend and my next project! I know you talked a bit about how you constructed it, If you’re so inclined I know I’m not the only one who’d appreciate seeing & hearing more detail on the build. Looking forward to seeing your follow up & many more videos by you!

[@Celtic-Acid]

Ditto, also how to protect the steel easel outside (from rusting etc)

[@joaquinsablan5406]

Very nice! Now I know how anyone does this technique, great video .

[@primaltactics6885]

Awesome! I was looking up how to make patterns because I want to decorate the handle of a knife I’m making. I probably won’t be able to do this because of space limitation but I will definitely use the techniques. Thank you!!!

[@willceballos1395]

I'm waiting for the follow up video, this was so cool!

[@JoshBrackenreed-ek2sm]

Awesome job. 👌. Very inspiring. I create similar pieces but tig weld designs on after.

[@ytkealoha]

brilliant work bench. can you show more on how built?

[@thetrannyshop5596]

Very cool, I want to see more.

[@AbnormalArtsDOTcom]

Hey David. Thank you for the awesome tutorial, and all of the valuable info. Subscribed

[@nickjones7737]

Great video - would love to see the next video!

[@buddymcclure6170]

When you change disc, are they all the same grit? If so, what grits are you running? Awsome work as well!

[@user-uf3pj5pd5l]

Exactly what I was looking for!! Hey brother, slap some candy paint DIRECTLY ON TOP of that and really watch the design dance or look on fire (red candy).

[@jaimieadlard1567]

Thank you. This is great. I'm in Australia and trying to find somewhere to learn this. No luck so far. Keep the videos coming please.

[@kevinthompsonmetalartist1202]

More to come! After so many requests here in the states Jaimie. Stay tuned finally getting into some more videos. Have you found sources just yet in Austrailia?

[@jaimieadlard1567]

No nothing yet... seems like most of the art I've found here is not made here, or they don't know where it comes from.

[@SnipFishFab]

Awesome stuff man. I’m digging that wall bro! Big fan of metal art . I’d do more of it but fishing gets in the way. Sick flames 💯🔥

[@808quake]

Nice work! What grit are you using? Thank you

[@brotherbill913]

I like this guy... Good stuff and regular kind of guy, pretty cool video........

[@mercertullis9750]

Can you make a video telling us how you made that beautiful art in the background?!?!?

[@Gate-way2Life]

Kevin, I love how you go about creating your palette. How do you finish your masterpiece?

[@waltsal2364]

Nice

[@petercornell2002]

Great vid, looking forward to more..... Thanks

[@Imdoinggreat420]

That is BADASS 💪💯

[@abhishekkabali8447]

I tried it My self Trust me guys It looks amazing

[@pritinagwani7547]

HELLO, HOPE U R N INDIAN, FROM WHERE DID U PURCHASE THE TOOLS.

[@abhishekkabali8447]

@@pritinagwani7547 go to any HARDWARE shop or even on Amazon you will get it

[@jonkwilloughby]

Wow this is really cool!!

[@welderjoe9322]

What happened with the second video?

[@contrerasmetalpolishing9556]

nice work good many

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

Hi Do you think I can do this to some factory painted older steelcase (late 90s) file cabinets?

[@portoferreiro]

Hi! Do you put any product on the steel so it doesn't rust?

[@joetookmyvideo]

Fantastic

[@VetRet377]

Kevin, I picked up a steel coffee table that is partially done, but I want to make it more uniform and five it more depth with the circular swirls. Do I have to sand it down, or just go over existing pattern. Wish I could attach a picture!

[@carsontheFritz]

great job! how in the world do you have under 200 subs!

[@brianheaton5521]

So this is what Goldburg has been up to after his wrestling days.

[@michaelrobinson9643]

THanks for sharing Kevin - much appreciated. What grit were you using for the initial prep of the steel? Would you use similar on aluminium?

[@kevinthompsonmetalartist1202]

Sorry for the long delay. Personal business got in the way and I forgot, Sorry!! I use 80 grit on everything anymore. I used to use 36 gr. for a while but found it to be too aggressive and not as much reflective value from the grind. I just different speeds on movement and angle of the grinder. You can use the same grit on aluminum, but I don't grind it because I can't flame paint it. After this crazy freeze passes, I'm going to make some more videos on flame painting. Feel free to reach out to me anytime and bounce ideas off each other It's hard to find like-minded people in this space. 469-446-5250. Thanks and have a great day. Kevin

[@JOus-nw5xe]

dude - where's more videos? flame paint? let's go!

[@kevinthompsonmetalartist1202]

They are coming thanks for the encouragement in the comments.

[@diyday21]

Great video! Do you sell this metal art? Do you have a website with prices? Thanks!

[@kevinthompsonmetalartist1202]

Yes I do www.minimametalart.com

[@theironkiwi2948]

Hi Kevin, what kind of paint would you use to get a transparent finish so it's tinted but the metal still shows through. Thanks!!

[@granite2728]

So 15 min of dude doing exactly what everyone here has already tried and got bored with.

[@jeffgodlevsky2489]

are you still doing this???

[@kevinthompsonmetalartist1202]

yes, continue to keep an eye out for videos coming. If you're in Dallas, Texas Minimal Metal Art was invited to be in the Deep Ellum Arts Festival in September stop by to say hello

[@brianheaton5521]

Your neighbors must hate you. Lol

[@kevinthompsonmetalartist1202]

They come over and enjoy it with us. For that we are grateful.

[@shadowbyurside4533]

Dont see any "flames"

[@joederue2392]

Why cold roll steel sir.

[@Gate-way2Life]

Cold rolled as far as I am aware has no mill scale and polishes easily. You usually have to use muriatic acid to get the mill scale off hot rolled.

[@joederue2392]

@@Gate-way2Life good to no. Thank you