Best Metal Project 2026 Participants
Best Metal Project 2026 showcases innovative ideas and technical craftsmanship in metal. Students, artists and professionals are invited to submit their own metal creations and showcase their work to a wide audience from the sector.
The entry that receives the most votes will be rewarded with an ESAB Sentinel™ A70 PRO welding helmet and will also receive additional exposure during Welding Week – Metal – Subcontracting.
On this page, you will find the participating projects for Best Metal Project 2026. Discover the different creations, get to know the makers and be inspired by the craftsmanship and innovation in metal.
The Fenix
ART | Luc Loos
The Fenix
Created in the spoon art style — a hobby that got out of hand and grew into a professional passion. The main ingredients of this mythical figure are stainless steel cutlery (18/0 and 18/10). According to legend, the phoenix rises from its own ashes every 500 years. With a wingspan of 110 cm, a body length of 80 cm and 140 knives used, each piece is welded on the inside to achieve the most realistic result possible.
SpongeBob
STUDENT | Bart Cuypers | Sint Lambertus, Heist op den Berg
SpongeBob
This SpongeBob SquarePants was constructed last school year by the Year 5 Welding and Construction class. Sheet metal, tubes, MAG and TIG welding were used to create this lovely little piece of art. The total height is 1200 mm. Best regards, Mr Cuypers from Sint Lambertus School in Heist op den Berg.
Iron Chick
STUDENT | Mats De Letter, ORC Dendermonde
Iron Chick
I made this metal bird together with my dad using the semi-automatic machine. Sparks flew everywhere, but bit by bit it took shape. Not perfect, but entirely our own creation. It didn’t just turn out to be a bird; you can put flowers in it. I gave it to my grandmother as a present, because she always looks after everyone. Now this bird can bring a bit of colour back to her garden. For me, this is more than just a school project: it’s my first weld.
Steel Minnions
ART | Christophe De Letter, Oscar Romero college
Steel Minnions
I once made these Minions with my welding students. I did this to try and get the young people interested in this field.
Road bike
INDUSTRIAL | Jan Van den Reek
Road bike
The bicycle was made using a Sodick wire EDM machine with a single starting point and ending point; in other words, the bicycle was created using a single contour without stopping