Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, follow the process of welding a skull sculpture using an oxy-acetylene torch, and turning it into a rugged, functional walking stick. No shortcuts. Just heat, fire, and imagination.
I search for the perfect branch in the forest, weld steel like a 3D printer, and sharpen the hidden “ice pick” core that makes this piece unlike anything you’ve seen.
0:00 - Forged From Fire: The Skull Intro
0:51 - Starting the build with a simple hoop, and a blow torch.
3:00 - Starting to shape the foundation of the Skull
5:43 - Taking Shape: Eyes, Nose, Forehead, still can't tell what it is.
7:44 - You can see it taking shape as it glows cherry red.
9:41 - The Grind Begins.
13:27 - Adding more details. It's got teeth.
18:12 - Finding Wood in the Forest
18:33 - Shaping, Sanding, Burning, Sealing the Stick
23:41 - Wrapping the handle
26:19 - Waxing the skull
26:43 - Assembly, Final Reveal & Field Test
27:04 - Outro: Thoughts, Comments.
This molten steel sculpture started as a vision for a skull walking stick, a piece of DIY functional art. Forged by hand using torch welding techniques, this custom walking cane doubles as a handmade ice pick, blending welding art with artistic blacksmithing in a one-of-a-kind creation.
This video is NOT sponsored. But the product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
► WHAT I USED (affiliate links):
■ Recommended Torch not seen in video but one I would use : Bernzomatic Trigger Start Torch: amzn.to/443aMgI
■ Table Vise : amzn.to/4lKSWpe
■ Oxy-Acetylene Kit : amzn.to/3GmvApK
■ Tig Rods : amzn.to/4cNOoKI
■ Torch Nozzle Tip Cleaner : amzn.to/4jkiveZ
■ Grinder : amzn.to/4lC0PgB
■ Dremel Tool Kit : amzn.to/4itghsq
■ Flexible rotary Extension : amzn.to/4jFDrwH
■ Draw Blade : amzn.to/42C9zKQ
■ Orbital Sander : amzn.to/4cFAGt0
■ Titebond Wood Glue : amzn.to/3S18AyS
■ Suede Leather Lace. : amzn.to/43ZPAbr
■ Kershaw Chive Pocket Knife : amzn.to/4jO4bLP
■ SC Johnson Paste Wax : amzn.to/4lHEHRY
Other Gear I used.
Sony a6300 :amzn.to/3TQ3kAr
GoPro Hero 9 : amzn.to/3vwWZzN
Blue Yeti X Mic : amzn.to/3Y6oQSP
#ForgedByHand #MetalArt #SkullSculpture #WeldingProject #makerculture #maker
Thank you for watching!
Artismia © 2025
In this video, follow the process of welding a skull sculpture using an oxy-acetylene torch, and turning it into a rugged, functional walking stick. No shortcuts. Just heat, fire, and imagination.
I search for the perfect branch in the forest, weld steel like a 3D printer, and sharpen the hidden “ice pick” core that makes this piece unlike anything you’ve seen.
0:00 - Forged From Fire: The Skull Intro
0:51 - Starting the build with a simple hoop, and a blow torch.
3:00 - Starting to shape the foundation of the Skull
5:43 - Taking Shape: Eyes, Nose, Forehead, still can't tell what it is.
7:44 - You can see it taking shape as it glows cherry red.
9:41 - The Grind Begins.
13:27 - Adding more details. It's got teeth.
18:12 - Finding Wood in the Forest
18:33 - Shaping, Sanding, Burning, Sealing the Stick
23:41 - Wrapping the handle
26:19 - Waxing the skull
26:43 - Assembly, Final Reveal & Field Test
27:04 - Outro: Thoughts, Comments.
This molten steel sculpture started as a vision for a skull walking stick, a piece of DIY functional art. Forged by hand using torch welding techniques, this custom walking cane doubles as a handmade ice pick, blending welding art with artistic blacksmithing in a one-of-a-kind creation.
This video is NOT sponsored. But the product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
► WHAT I USED (affiliate links):
■ Recommended Torch not seen in video but one I would use : Bernzomatic Trigger Start Torch: amzn.to/443aMgI
■ Table Vise : amzn.to/4lKSWpe
■ Oxy-Acetylene Kit : amzn.to/3GmvApK
■ Tig Rods : amzn.to/4cNOoKI
■ Torch Nozzle Tip Cleaner : amzn.to/4jkiveZ
■ Grinder : amzn.to/4lC0PgB
■ Dremel Tool Kit : amzn.to/4itghsq
■ Flexible rotary Extension : amzn.to/4jFDrwH
■ Draw Blade : amzn.to/42C9zKQ
■ Orbital Sander : amzn.to/4cFAGt0
■ Titebond Wood Glue : amzn.to/3S18AyS
■ Suede Leather Lace. : amzn.to/43ZPAbr
■ Kershaw Chive Pocket Knife : amzn.to/4jO4bLP
■ SC Johnson Paste Wax : amzn.to/4lHEHRY
Other Gear I used.
Sony a6300 :amzn.to/3TQ3kAr
GoPro Hero 9 : amzn.to/3vwWZzN
Blue Yeti X Mic : amzn.to/3Y6oQSP
#ForgedByHand #MetalArt #SkullSculpture #WeldingProject #makerculture #maker
Thank you for watching!
Artismia © 2025
