Recommended Instagram Welders - May

Most people don’t think of welding as a glamorous profession, but a lot of beauty can be found in this field. Welding makes for some great photography and we found eight awesome welding pix that just might captivate you and make you a new fan of this craft.

Exhausted

Who said exhaust pipes have to be purely utilitarian? This rad pipe showcased by welder @itnuziast proves that even the most practical items can be works of art.

Cheshire Cat

This famous feline is immortalized in metal by welding artist, Richard Lauth, aka @dickwally.

Armadillo on the Go

A bad-to-the-bone motorcycle-riding armadillo demonstrates the welding prowess of its creator. Featured by Insta-user @karamb420.

Early Bird

In this case, the early bird gets the scorpion. This ingenious aviary sculpture gives us a view of this bird's breakfast. Created by Insta-welder, @niccoloargenti.

Hatchet Job

This steel and wire hatchet by salvage sculptor, @jordanbrittsculpture, is a new take on a warrior's weapon.

Blown Away

A figure caught in the wind presses forward despite his unraveling. Genius sculpture by @giannadispenza.

"Fino"

A curious character named by his creator, @chriscumbieart, has a heart bursting with love.

Iridescent Braid

Tig welded iron gives the illusion of a braided piece of metal. A creation dreamed up by welder, @maaa535318.

Follow these amazing artists and see what they create next. Welding is more than just a pragmatic craft used to build the world around us, it’s used to create sculptural and permanent items for all to enjoy.