To demonstrate versatility and technical precision to avoid being the next person cut from the team. Performance Highlights: Gian Karle won Best Tattoo of the Day .
While some pairs struggled with the technical aspects of welding, others, like Ryan Ashley and Gia Rose , were praised for their artistic approach. Elimination Tattoo: Team Peck's Top Five
and Gia Rose found themselves in the bottom alongside Mike McAskill (often referred to as Mike). [S8E8] Bent Out of Shape
The pressure shifted entirely to as the remaining six members fought for a spot in their coach’s top five.
Many viewers and even some fellow contestants felt the judging was particularly harsh toward Gia Rose . Despite Mike’s pinup being widely criticized as "busted" or technically inferior by some fans, the judges ultimately focused on Gia's struggle to maintain consistent quality throughout the competition. Elimination Results Winner: Gian Karle. Bottom Three: Ryan Ashley , Gia Rose, and Mike McAskill . Eliminated: Gia Rose . Where to Watch To demonstrate versatility and technical precision to avoid
The winners gained the critical power to assign human canvases in the Elimination Tattoo.
Working in pairs, artists used angle grinders and welders to bend and fuse metal rods into dynamic 3D sculptures made entirely of lines. Elimination Tattoo: Team Peck's Top Five and Gia
The artists were tested on by creating large-scale sculptures using only metal rods.