diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools.dm
index 37e5f96c5d0..cec6ddfa008 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools.dm
@@ -213,6 +213,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/contained_items/tools/welding_tools.dmi'
 	icon_state = "welder"
 	item_state = "welder"
+	var/welding_state = "welding_sparks"
 	contained_sprite = TRUE
 	flags = CONDUCT
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
@@ -239,7 +240,6 @@
 	var/welding = 0 	//Whether or not the welding tool is off(0), on(1) or currently welding(2)
 	var/status = TRUE		//Whether the welder is secured or unsecured (able to attach rods to it to make a flamethrower)
 	var/max_fuel = 20 	//The max amount of fuel the welder can hold
-
 	var/change_icons = TRUE
 
 /obj/item/weldingtool/iswelder()
@@ -298,6 +298,12 @@
 	R.add_reagent(/decl/reagent/fuel, max_fuel)
 	update_icon()
 
+/obj/item/weldingtool/use_tool(atom/target, mob/living/user, delay, amount, volume, datum/callback/extra_checks)
+	var/image/welding_sparks = image('icons/effects/effects.dmi', welding_state, EFFECTS_ABOVE_LIGHTING_LAYER)
+	target.add_overlay(welding_sparks)
+	. = ..()
+	target.cut_overlay(welding_sparks)
+
 /obj/item/weldingtool/proc/update_torch()
 	if(welding)
 		add_overlay("[initial(icon_state)]-on")
@@ -765,10 +771,10 @@
 
 	return TRUE
 
-/obj/item/crowbar/rescue_axe/red 
+/obj/item/crowbar/rescue_axe/red
 	icon_state = "rescue_axe_red"
 	item_state = "rescue_axe_red"
-	
+
 // Pipe wrench
 /obj/item/pipewrench
 	name = "pipe wrench"
diff --git a/html/changelogs/wezzy_FUNNY_WELD.yml b/html/changelogs/wezzy_FUNNY_WELD.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..e7be0678b12
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/wezzy_FUNNY_WELD.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+################################
+# Example Changelog File
+#
+# Note: This file, and files beginning with ".", and files that don't end in ".yml" will not be read. If you change this file, you will look really dumb.
+#
+# Your changelog will be merged with a master changelog. (New stuff added only, and only on the date entry for the day it was merged.)
+# When it is, any changes listed below will disappear.
+#
+# Valid Prefixes:
+#   bugfix
+#   wip (For works in progress)
+#   tweak
+#   soundadd
+#   sounddel
+#   rscadd (general adding of nice things)
+#   rscdel (general deleting of nice things)
+#   imageadd
+#   imagedel
+#   maptweak
+#   spellcheck (typo fixes)
+#   experiment
+#   balance
+#   admin
+#   backend
+#   security
+#   refactor
+#################################
+
+# Your name.
+author: Wowzewow (Wezzy)
+
+# Optional: Remove this file after generating master changelog.  Useful for PR changelogs that won't get used again.
+delete-after: True
+
+# Any changes you've made.  See valid prefix list above.
+# INDENT WITH TWO SPACES.  NOT TABS.  SPACES.
+# SCREW THIS UP AND IT WON'T WORK.
+# Also, all entries are changed into a single [] after a master changelog generation. Just remove the brackets when you add new entries.
+# Please surround your changes in  double quotes ("), as certain characters otherwise screws up compiling. The quotes will not show up in the changelog.
+changes:
+  - imageadd: "Adds a new welding effect. Try welding something!"
diff --git a/icons/effects/effects.dmi b/icons/effects/effects.dmi
index 8c000949883..03912b8d95f 100644
Binary files a/icons/effects/effects.dmi and b/icons/effects/effects.dmi differ