The Welder | Barbie the Welder | A Craftsman's Legacy 

They say to own your success is to not believe that you deserve it (even used recently in a popular tv show). There is no one that deserves this more than Barbie. She is one of the most genuine people i have ever had the pleasure of conversing with, she has worked hard and through sacrifice has mastered her craft, yet humble enough to want to pass it on. 100% awesomeness in this woman. Congratulations to Barbie and Eric for an awesome episode.

Hi Barbie! I was geeking out on your door of stickers in the background. Eric gave a good suggestion about the Davey Jones tentacles......that should be placed somewhere in all of your sculptures to be your trade mark 🤔🐙

So Eric, you may remember that I’ve been a Welder/Fabricator for 45 years before a bad electrical contractor messed up putting power into my shop and electrocuted me & almost killed me 2 1/2 yr. ago. I’ve alway believed that women are better welders than men, Barbie being proof of that for sure! Though my career has been ended I’ve struggle to heal to eventually get back into my personal home shop. I’d love to attempt to make my own hands with a stinger in my left hand and a pair of forging tongs in my right hand. I’m inspired and encouraged by both of you as always. And have been following you for many years. PTSD is a real suckfest, It takes very strong folks and makes them mush! You guys encourage without knowing it. Thank you!

What a great anecdote Barbie left for us at the very end there. So very inspiring what an incredible person

Barbie is an absolute badass

In all honesty if I hit a point where I was having to support a family on $10k a year I just don’t know that I could keep sane. Art and all that aside, This women just puts her head down and says “f it let’s learn how to weld”. That’s toughness and that’s the spirit that makes us all better. Good for you and well done. Keep kicking life in the nuts.

I dig seeing her stuff on IG and TikTok!!! "Don't just your Day-1 on someone else's Day-100" - Barbie the Welder Great Quote!!!!!

A great artist inspires people. Barbie inspires me both through her art and her philosophy. I love the “failing your way to success” comment. Keep up the great work Barbie! Thanks for sharing your story.

Barbie You are Amazing... So Proud of you and your Heart...

2 of my favorite metal heads! 😎 I mean "Craftsmen". Crafts-persons. You know what I mean!!! 🤣 I LUV that Medusa hammer holder!!! I really like the way Barbie "sees" things. "Don't judge your day 1 by someone else's day 100". When you spend enough time at the Ron Finch studio you start to understand these things. The "ah-ha" moment is priceless. I remember mine...

This is so awesome. Barbie messaged me and mentioned my Restorer was used in the show. Barbie is so awesome!!

I took a “welding class” through my community college adult education program. Had a blast creating metal bird poop. Watching a talented welder drop a bead that hardly needs grinding is a joy. Then, connect that to a brain which seems to pluck creative ideas from the clouds, we are in a totally different realm. Barbie, I love your passion for your calling.

Great back story. Congratulations Barbie for finding yourself and continuously driving …… and success follows 👍👍😎👍👍

Eric that was awesome!!!(the hands turned out great,I laughed so hard bout the middle finger 🤭😆)Thank you sooo much Barbie,you are an inspiration to all of us girls young n old,you rock!!🔨👍💜😎Be safe out there!

The filming on this is just amazing! I’m so grateful for yall! Our time together was so inspiring for me! ❤

🙌 🙌 🙌 Way to ROCK the Trades, Barbie... we are stoked to watch you work your magic with Eric! ⚡️ #rockthetrades

Such an excellent video Eric about an excellent "artesian"! Barbie, I love the description of how you see your legacy and a noble one it is.

Felt the warmth through the episode. Hard to describe the quality of character. There is something humbling about the video. 👍

Looking forward to it! Barbie is a rockstar! You go girl! 👊🏼

Another amazing video Eric. Congratulations to Barbie the Welder on all your success. Wish you the best.

Great video. Missing this show on PBS, hope it comes back!!

"Can I see yours?" (16:05) Eric, you da man!

Proud of you, looking fotward to watching!!! Todd

A fun, inspirational episode, with great learning points - focus on your goals, get training and help when you need it, learn how to run a business to not be a starving artist/craftsman/artisan, and help others - even with a kind word.

Love her. She has such a great attitude. I wish her the best life has to offer !!!

Thank you for another inspirational video.

Was watching this episode and thought, "BOCES"?! Barbie lives right up the road! I've gone to that entrepreneur group. I wonder if she was there. The Davey Jones is phenomenal.

I started following Barbie on IG years ago... she is a fantastic inspiration!!!

She's amazing! I really enjoyed watching this episode and I love her sculptures! Those metal hands are so cool and a bit creepy, but in a good way. Hope to see more of her art!

Eric, Excellent episode! I could tell you were chomping at the bit to jump in and start cutting welding and grinding.

What an amazingly gifted and inspirational Artesian. My Son is very interested in pursuing a career in welding and I can’t wait until he sees this episode-Thank you very much for sharing this wonderful story!✅✅👍👍

I'm proud to know Barbie the welder and be in that little town of Erin

Good show, thank's for presenting. Best of luck from Hamilton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

She is always inspirational! Love watching her on you tube and Instagram!

THAT was AWESOME!!! I am so happy and blessed that I get to see such wonder. Thank You!!

What an inspiration. Loved how the final statement was indeed the final statement of the video. Powerful!

An artisan indeed. What an inspiring story. I need to learn how to weld!

It's awesome to have such a talented person living just up the road. Congrats Barbie!

Insanely wonderful video! Barbie makes my heart beep again🔥❤️🥰

Amazing skill and art Barb!

Eric, very nice show on this one 👍 Much respect

Both absolutely fantastic totally unreal. Full respect to you both true inspiration 👍👍👍

Thanks. She is a great artist, and you bring out the best in everyone you interview. Keep up the great work!

For the two thumbs down people , I truly hope your days get better . life is way too short to be a hater ! Love you Barbie !

A great video featuring two great artists/craftsmen/artesians!

What a wonderful episode! Barbie is amazingly talented! I love her idea for your project to be making sculptures of your hands holding a hammer. That's such a creative project! I'm so very glad that she persistently pursued her dream and has found joy, fulfillment, and success as a result of her diligence and persistence! Way to go, Barbie!! You are awesome! I've got to ask...is that beautiful eagle one of her sculptures?? Eric, this episode will join my list of ACL favorites!! Hope you and Buddy enjoy your weekend!! God bless!

So proud of you my friend, great interview. Much Love!!

Great show.

Awesome! Your attitude is amazing. Be Blessed.

Loved this video. Great work.

Loved it! Another great episode!

Amazing!! I loved this. Thank you.

What awesome video Barbie you’re professional my late little was like you making steel making things of it as always you be safe 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Barbie Rocks! Nice video!

Hi Eric I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. I enjoyed this episode Barbie is badass. 🔥

Barbie. Love your life story and your a amazing artistzan. ?? Not sure how to spell that. Ha. Great little video.

Barbie might just be an overstatement

Awesome💕

Barbie us a badass!!!!!! Way to go

Barbie yes there is art in everything. Look what God created when he made you. just one beautiful soul. He broke the mold after he made you.

Barbie is a very amazing Person......

🤙so awesome

Man I can almost feel all those shavings from the burring bits…..yikes……love your videos brother keep them coming.😎

yah had me at tig. Tig is my personal fav. God bless. Keep Christ as King and read His word!

Good on her, never give up dreaming

Beautiful person

😊👍👍👍👍👍

OG ❤️

Dang !!!!