You Don’t Need Fancy Tools to Build Metal Sculptures That Sell

Jackson Williams is building large-scale steel sculptures with handmade bending tools, a MIG welder, and a small corner of a shared shop. If you're a welder thinking about getting into metal art, starting small, or building something original without buying a shop full of equipment, this episode will show you what actually matters. • Learn how Jackson builds full-size animal sculptures from half-inch round bar using mostly hand bending and simple jigs • See how he scales reference images on the floor to lay out a framework before skinning a sculpture with rod • Understand why shared shop space can be a smarter move than trying to outfit your own shop from scratch • Hear how posting his work online and saying yes to Fabtech helped create momentum and new opportunities • Take away Jackson’s best advice for beginners: start small, play around, and fix anything that is not right Jackson Williams is a steel sculptor based in Asheville, building wildlife and figure sculptures from round bar with a style that emphasizes motion, anatomy, and flow. He developed his craft working alongside his father, sculptor Chris Williams, before carving out his own direction in steel rod sculpture. What makes his work stand out to WELD listeners is how much he’s able to create with basic tools, strong fundamentals, and a clear artistic eye. Connect with Jackson Williams: Instagram: @williamssculpture   / williamssculpture   Facebook:   / williamssculpture   TikTok:   / williamssculpture   Website: https://www.williamssculpture.com/ Connect with Beau Wigington: Instagram: @beaudiditwelding Download the WELD App: iOS: WELD App on the App Store https://foxly.link/m6jqqa Android: WELD App on Google Play https://foxly.link/cYEXjL Subscribe for weekly episodes from the welding world. New episode every week.