Metal Flower

[zachary]

..but did you get some action?

[Coupe81]

how are you welding it?

The rose itself has only two spot welds on the bottom, one that holds the pedals together and the stem. One spot weld on the each leaf, I drilled a 3/16" hole on the base and spot weld it through the bottom.

[Coupe81]

Well, that's one rose that won't go in the garbage after a week, nice work. Your woman isn't worth powdercoat, huh?

lol I'm pretty sure it's as durable as powdercoat with all the coats of paint I did.

[Coupe81]

For fun grab a colorful house for sale sign and use the aluminum and a dab of JB weld. Easier to manipulate, no paint, and you get decent results. I'll post a pic of one of mine I did years ago in a bit.
Nice start! Try copper flat and dowels while brazing them together. Super compliant material and you can go nuts with the veining in the leaves.

Interesting, will try it out

[Matt]

Looks good. I've thought about making the wife some of these

[Coupe81]

Looks good. I've thought about making the wife some of these

Go for it! I used a 1/8" welding rod for the stem and a 4" fence cap for the base. If I did it again, I would use 24 gauge...it's easier to work with.

[Coupe81]

I have to admit, it was pretty fun making this flower. She was showing me some pictures of metal art that I would be interested in fabricating. I was thinking, Damn this girl a keeper lol

[Juiced4v]

Pretty talented.