Small project ideas wanted

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In a couple of months, I want to do some project demos for a class of decorative welders.  In the decorative world, what I have done in the past are outdoor, large garden art things - big trellises, a sculpture built around a fabbed up jib crane, etc.  What I need to do for this class are a couple of small things, sized to fit on a table or desk top, like insects, fanciful animals, etc.  Stick welded.  Ideas would be appreciated.  Thanks.-Marty-
Reply:Horse shoe projects are always interesting. Coat hooks, napkin holders, wine bottle rack, there's a large list that have been done here in the past.Found art flowers using all sorts of things like valve wheels, tools, saw blades etc are another option.Vases for the flowers are another possibility..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Wine trees, picture trees, Picture frames, scrap animalsThere are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:I agree with DSW on the horseshoes. I did a bunch of wine bottle holders, snowman , even a candle holder. Horseshoes  are cheap around $2 to $3 each depending on your area. http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...rojects-Sticky
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Reply:Simple horseshoe trivet or wall hanger. Others:Drink holder:Flower:"USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:More."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Lots of really excellent ideas - just what I was looking for.  Many thanks.   -Marty-
Reply:got these ideas from Jody. Those dice are 2.25x2.25
Reply:Marty,Rusty junk metal can be had for free and interesting art pieces can be made.  If you have to buy metal, rebar is really cheap from places like Lowes.  3/8" or 1/2" rebar is around $4.50 - $5.50 for a 10 foot stick. "USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder