April 27, 200917 yr This sprouted in my yard yesterday. Must have something to do with all the scrap steel laying about the place coupled with all the rain last week! Seriously though, my wife wanted "a large metal flower" for the yard. Not bad for using a flux-core mig and some found junk, eh? Petals are cold bent election sign stand steel (non-galvanized), center is hydraulic line flange from junk pile, and stem is found 1/2 round rod. I still need to make a couple leaves for the stem, but that will wait a few days.
April 27, 200917 yr Even if it turns out to be a weed I don't think the weed whacker will be very effective. Not that it's likely the Missus will think it's a weed of course. Nice flower by the way. Frosty
April 28, 200917 yr Author Thanks Frosty, for the compliment. Next one is going to have twice as many petals. More petals will make it more like a daisy (she loves daisies!). This one was a trial run, and seeing as how our Spring Conference is this coming weekend, good for a few "points" with the wife. Of course, when I bring home another "what-the-heck-is-that" from the conference, the points will be used up in one fell swoop!
April 28, 200917 yr That's what points are for. No? Here's to hoping you find enough good stuff at the next conference you have to make her a whole bouquet. Frosty
April 29, 200917 yr I like it. It's about time for some similar flowers in my yard! Maybe that will help me justify my "art supply" pile :)
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