Turning a Picture of My Dog into a Damascus Pattern

Alec Steele, our favorite metal-bending blacksmith and amateur machinist, walks us through how he transforms a simple snapshot of his dog into an eye-catching Damascus steel pattern. From layering and folding the billet to the final acid etch that reveals the pup’s silhouette, it’s all about precision, patience, and a dash of creative flair.

Along the way Alec drops links to his Discord, Instagram (his and Jamie’s), Patreon, and even a Squarespace discount code, plus shout-outs to Epidemic Sound, SoundStripe and some trusty Amazon gear for anyone wanting to gear up their own metal-making setup.

Watch on YouTube