Welding helmet makeovers can be as simple as painting your hood or complex like making the entire welding mask from scratch. Your welding helmet doesn’t have to be boring.
Why not get some laugh with the guys or get a few envious looks?
Fascinating welding helmets designs will not just have a positive influence on your co-workers but on you as well. Nothing is more satisfying than seeing yourself in the reflection when wearing an Ironman helmet or a Darth Vader welding helmet for example. Let’s check out some very inspiring designs. The list below will surely give you an idea of what kind of welding helmet makeover you want.
If you are interested in reading our reviews of the best welding helmets on the market then check out our separate article.
Marvel Welding Helmet Designs
If you got kids then Marvel designs are definitely worth considering. Your kids will love them and seeing you come from work with your welding helmet will definitely make their day.
It could also be an interesting DIY project for your kids and you to make together.
The Hulk Welding Helmet
Hulk is strong, tough and very angry. Sometimes welders get angry too. Especially if you are laying a bead and an annoying coworker keeps throwing pebbles at you because they are bored.
Perhaps after you finish that bead you can turn around with this hood and let them know that they don’t want to make you angry.
The Ironman Welding Helmet
Ironman is cool, collected, witty and a master at his craft. If that’s how you see yourself then just imagine standing over your workpiece, sparks flying, arc reflecting on your auto darkening welding lens as you keep the cool Ironman composure.
No one will dare to question your welds.
The Thor Welder Hood
Thor is a god of thunder but since thunder is like a giant arc, we can say that Thor is a god of welding too. If you are worthy, then you may lift this hood, put it on your head and do some godly welds.
First, you fry that weld with some heavy lighting and then hammer it down with your peening hammer. Make the Asgard grade welds and watch as your coworkers’ jaws drop in awe of your helmet and the welds.
Captain America Welder Hood
Welds are what made America and especially with the massive industrial growth just around the time of WWII when Captain America was “made”.
Being a Captain America is not just about being a super-soldier. Front lines are not always on the battlefield. Sometimes being the best at your craft is being a supersoldier and if you love Captain’s story then you will love a hood-themed by it. Let everyone know the importance of a welder. It takes a supersoldier to keep the country welded together.
Star Wars Welding Helmet
Welding is a dangerous job. You will constantly be fired upon with sparks, molten debris and there is even a little bit of plasma involved in this line of work.
Just like how stormtroopers are constantly under fire. But make sure that when you fire your arc, that you hit something. Don’t be like them, don’t miss your mark. They may be lucky enough to keep their job with their “accuracy” but let’s not try that in real life and especially when welding.
Star Wars welding helmet will definitely draw looks from everyone. That’s because Star Wars characters like Darth Vader and Boba Fett have helmets with awesome designs and a lot of details.
Boba Fett Welding Helmet
You may not be a bounty hunter like Boba Fett but you are there for your bounty. Especially if you are an independent contractor. Pay up or face the Mandalorian wrath. It’s that simple.
If you are a cool guy with a silent demeanor like Boba Fett then this helmet design might suit you. It’s guaranteed that everyone will recognize the idea behind a helmet. Just don’t be surprised if your coworkers start leaving baby Yoda figurines around your work area. Just keep it cool, as Bobba would.
Darth Vader Welding Hood
If the dark side is strong within you and you are a character that’s not to be messed with then a Darth Vader will definitely be an inspiration.
With a welding hood like this, everyone will know on whose side you stand. If only the welding arc could go red instead of blue but that’s just semantics am I right?
Choke those welds, use force, use the dark force and everyone will know not to mess with the Vader. You can also stand behind some of the apprentices while they work and just breathe menacingly. Just don’t be surprised if you hear them shouting “I am your Father!” jokes as they leave in the distance.
Stormtrooper Welding Mask
Stormtroopers are some of the toughest warriors in the galaxy. When they get the order they get to work and get the job done. Although it does take them more fired shots per job than to anyone else in the known universe but at least they get the job done.
Jokes aside, if you love stormtrooper helmets look, then that could be a perfect inspiration for welders helmets. Their helmets are beautifully designed and can be personalized to your liking because there are many types of stormtroopers so you should consider this approach because it’s a lot of fun to research different ideas in their style.
Oh and by the way, if you hear a sinister voice saying “execute order 66”, just ignore it. Don’t do it. Keep welding and it will go away.
Minion Welding Hood
Minion welding helmets ideas are endless and this proved to be a popular design. A lot of people love to wear them and even in professional environments. That’s because they are very creative, simple and just funny. I mean no one can trouble you for wearing a minion design helmet model.
They are also very simple to make as well and they are available for purchase too. You will get the same level of protection as with any other welding helmet. Lens will be the same, shade and etc.
In order to make your own minion design, all it takes is a shield welding helmet. The most basic ones, the oval shape hats. It should protect from heat, have quality lenses or you can put those later from a better manufacturer. When you get everything together you just have to paint a silly face. It’s that simple.
More custom Helmets
We also did a review of commercially available custom welding helmets and you should definitely check it out. While these helmets have custom paint jobs only, they are still very good-looking and much better than your average black plastic shell. We chose only quality helmets that meet the safety standards.
Conclusion
A welding helmet is not there just for its safety features. It can double as a creative piece that truly shows your witty side and it doesn’t make you any less of a professional if you do your MIG or TIG welds with a style.
You don’t even have to buy a new welding helmet. You can use your old welding mask to make a beautiful minion-themed welding helmet. The possibilities are limited only as much as your creativity.
A lot of welders like to put stickers on their hoods too. Some manufacturer companies like to put stickers on their employee helmets if they pass the safety checks. This could impair your design but you could also find a creative way to make it feel natural.
