{"id":3453,"date":"2013-10-24T06:59:52","date_gmt":"2013-10-24T13:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arc-zone.com\/blog\/carmenelectrode\/?p=3453"},"modified":"2013-10-24T09:02:28","modified_gmt":"2013-10-24T16:02:28","slug":"youngest-rosie-desiree-welding-since-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/2013\/10\/24\/youngest-rosie-desiree-welding-since-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Youngest Rosie: Desiree, welding since she was 10"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’ve featured some amazing welding women in our New Rosies column, including the famous Jessi Combs<\/a>. But none as young as our newest Rosie, Desiree!<\/p>\n

\"Desiree<\/a>
Desiree Velez, welding up a storm (technically it looks like she’s grinding something) in her AngelFire welding jacket<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of our loyal Instagram followers and Facebook fans, Adam of Midnight Metalcraft<\/a> found a post on our account featuring our Roxy Fuel displaying a Plasma Arc Cutting Torch while wearing Revco Angel Fire gear<\/a>. He mentioned that his 12-year-old daughter loves her Revco gear. Yes, you read that right!! His TWELVE-year-old daughter Desiree is a welder and now our newest Rosie.<\/p>\n

We’re so impressed with the maturity of each answer Desiree provided considering her age. And what was even more impressive: that she \u00a0answered each question on her own. Her dad\u00a0didn’t\u00a0even know she had \u00a0sent it back to me.<\/p>\n

For her interview and to see some of her work<\/p>\n

When did you begin welding?<\/h2>\n

I began welding approximately 2 years ago, possibly a few months more than that exactly. So, I probably started welding in 2011.<\/p>\n

\"Desiree<\/a>
Looks like Desiree is TIG Welding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Who\/What got you interested in welding?<\/h2>\n

My dad is the person who wanted me to try welding. We own a small company called Midnight Metal Craft. He found that I had potential and started to teach me more.\u00a0It was a fun activity for us to do and we could even sell our work.<\/p>\n

What’s your favorite type of welding?<\/h2>\n

My favorite type of welding is probably MIG [GMAW] welding. It’s fairly simple and an efficient way to weld. MIG welding is also the first I was taught.<\/p>\n

Do you have a favorite piece that you welded?<\/h2>\n

I do have a favorite piece that I made, my dad helped, but I designed it and welded most of it. It was an 18-in. by 24-in. metal butterfly.<\/p>\n

\"Butterfly,<\/a>
Butterfly, designed, welded, and cut by Desiree<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

I sketched it, then I put in small shapes to be cut out, we double checked measurements and designs, then transferred the sketch to the metal, I plasma cut out the shapes, I torched it to bring some color out in the metal, and welded a nut to secure it to a pole that skewered a few flowering pots. It turned out to be a beautiful garden piece.<\/p>\n

Are there other kids your age that you know who weld?<\/h2>\n

There are other kids around my age who I have heard of, but I don\u2019t know anyone personally.<\/p>\n

How do people react when they hear you weld?<\/h2>\n

People are generally impressed to hear that I can weld. I love surprising people with my abilities, both academic and physical.<\/p>\n

What’s the coolest part about not only being a young welder but being a girl welder too?<\/h2>\n

The coolest part about being a young girl welder is probably proving, not only to others, but to myself as well, that I can weld. That is a great feeling and it boosts self confidence. I think it can be impressive, interesting, inspiring to others, and even a tribute to the women who stuck up for their rights and ours, because now\u2026.even I\u2014a twelve-year-old girl\u2014can be taken seriously\u2026.<\/p>\n

Do you want to weld as your career?<\/h2>\n

I think that welding is an option and an interesting career, but it’s not a primary career choice for me at this point. Don’t get me wrong, I love to weld and I think it’s a fun hobby, a side job, a first job, or even a fall back skill. Right know I’m interested in becoming an anthropologist when I grow up. I would love to study cultures and history. But, instead of a run-of-the mill first job, welding for my dad’s company, Midnight Metal Craft will be great.<\/p>\n

Thinking about her future career, Desiree tells us about an exciting opportunity that involves culture travelling, and history.<\/h2>\n

I’ve been offered an international trip to Australia, from a student ambassador program, started by president Eisenhower himself. The program is called People to People.<\/a> This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, but, of course it’s not free. I need donations and a lot of fundraising. You can learn more and donate to the trip at ‘Donate2Dez.com<\/a>‘. This trip will change my life and give me a head start on the career I would like and a better chance of getting into my first choice college.<\/p>\n

This program also makes us experience leadership and confidence, they train our future leaders with skills that couldnt be taught in a better way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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