Thank you! I’m glad you like it! 🤙

Thank you!

Glad you liked it!

Hi Cu Wana and thank you for the kind words! I did a live performance on the Global Morning Show in Canada last year. You can see it here - globalnews.ca/video/3191670/turning-sheets-of-metal-in-to-beautiful-works-of-marks Grinding metal decoratively is usually going to create loud noise. The best way to handle this is to make sure you meet the local noise and dust ordinance requirements and offer the correct PPE to your audience. I generally use an Ingersoll-Rand air powered angle grinder with Roloc attachments. For larger patterns you can also use an electric grinder with 7" hook and loop pad and 3M Scotchbrite abrasives. The best way to learn is to experiment! Have fun and be safe! NY

Hello! Yes I apply urethane automotive clear coat to protect the metal. 🤙

Berger Metal Sculpture, thank you! Yes that is a 3” Roloc medium Scotchbrite on a 2” holder/mandrel. This allows the pads to flex and create a wider grind path. For the 7” grinder I generally us a 7” Scotchbrite coarse hook and loop pad. Be careful and have fun experimenting!

Hello Berger Metal Sculpture. In this video I am using aluminum oxide “sandpaper” type 3M Roloc pads along with Scotchbrite medium and course. The 7” has a 3M Scotchbrite course. I prefer 3M because the pads are flat and last longer than most other brands. I hope that helps!

Hi Dimitris, thanks for your interest in my work. Send an email with images of your artwork and I will see if I can help you find an adhesive. Have a nice weekend! Info@NicholasYust.com

NYFMA Of course.

Hi Wiremu! I have a 3.5” 30 ton sawtooth punch . I punch and fabricate hanging brackets that are either welded on or applied with an epoxy, depending on the weight of the artwork. I would attach an image but I don’t see an option to do that. Take care my friend! 🤙

Hi Zuly. In this video I use the following tools and abrasives: Air powered DA sander with 6” 220 grit sandpaper. Makita electric grinder with 7” Scotchbrite coarse disc. Air powered die grinder with Roloc attachment. 2”/3” Scotchbrite coarse and medium pads along with 3” 180 grit. Experiment and have fun! 🤘

Hello! This artwork is called abstract metal art. Part of the process is controlled grinding. It’s a self taught skill. I recommend getting some sheet metal and playing with different grinders and sanders. Have fun and be careful!

Hello! Nicholas uses 5052-H32 and 6061-T6 aluminum for most of his artwork. He also uses stainless steel and copper.

The aluminum ranges from 0.0625" to 0.125". Grinders/Abrasives - Makita 7” 3M Scotchbrite, Ingersoll Rand 3”/2” Roloc Scotchbrite/180/120grit. www.nicholasyust.com

sl1950 sl1950 Hello and thanks! I purchase large sheets of aluminum, stainless steel, mild steel, copper and bronze from Alro, Ryerson and ThyssenKrupp. Common sizes that I order are 36x96, 48x96, 48x120, 48x144 and 60x144. Have fun and good luck creating!

Nicholas orders most of his metal from Alro, Ryerson and Thyssen Krupp.

s l lorio, this is 6061 T6 aluminum 1/8” thick. Any mill finish aluminum or stainless will give you a comparable finish. Thanks for your interest!

@@nicholasyust thanks a lot what grinding pads are you using

Chris Henderson, that is a medium grade 3M scotch-bright scuff pad (maroon). It creates a more even background to contrast the heavy grinding. Thanks for your interest!

@@nicholasyust Thanks for that. Would you chemical treat after grinding then primer and high gloss? If so what would you recommend? Thanks in advance 👍

Chris Henderson yes I do patina work and paint with transparent acrylic after grinding. No primer needed as epoxy or urethane will adhered adequately to the metal. Good luck experimenting!

@@nicholasyust Cheers pal what's used to clean before painting the transparent acrylic. Something like a phosphoric acid cleaner of some sort?

Chris Henderson, you only need to clean the metal before sanding/grinding. I use lacquer thinner or MEK and then denatured alcohol. After sanding/grinding you only need to blow the dust off before painting. Good luck!