Barbara Parsons, known professionally as Barbie the Welder, is an American metal sculptor. Her work achieved prominence after being published on social media. She has produced sculptures for a number of significant clients, and run welding exhibitions at trade fairs.

From Elmira, New York, Barbie was influenced by her father, a self-described jack of all trades from whom she learned about drywall fitting, roofing, and electrical installations. She was inspired to take up welding after seeing a character in the film Cast Away weld wings onto an angel sculpture.

She started her career in 2007, saving $1,200 to attend a local BOCES welding program. She was subsequently hired at Cameron Manufacturing and Design, where she worked as a sheet metal fabricator. After working for five years to learn the art of welding and fabrication and earning her Journeyman in sheet metal and iron plate, she quit in September 2014 to work as an independent artist.

How You Can Find Her

https://www.barbiethewelder.com

https://www.facebook.com/BarbieTheWelder

https://www.instagram.com/barbiethewelder/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbiethewelder/

https://www.tiktok.com/@barbiethewelder?source=h5_m

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Barbie the Welder shares how her artistic talents in welding opened doors of opportunities.