Old South Creations Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I thought since it was mother's day I would try my hand at making an iron rose. I ended up making several giving both my wife & mom one for Mother's day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Very nice! Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 thats purty which method did you use to make it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old South Creations Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 I found a youtube video of someone making a rose from copper (sorry I didn't save the link) and made it from steel instead. For the petals I cut 3 3" discs from 20 gauge sheet, divided them into 5 sections each (cutting to within 1/4" from my center hole) and cut a small "V" notch between each petal. I then hammered them to give them texture and a more "organic" look. Then it was as simple as putting them together and bending the "petals" until it looked like a rose. I "cheated" and used a small torch to heat the petals so I could isolate the heat. (I could have bent them cold but I didn't want to take an unnecessary chance of the steel splitting). The stem was heated and textured, drawn down on the end to accomodate the petals, and then hammered flat (like a rivet) once the petals were on (of course, this done BEFORE the petals were shaped). This was my first time and I thought it was a lot of fun...plus my mom and wife loved them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Very Nice Rose. I won't show anyone my first rose. ( I keep it in my heap of shame ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelson Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Jeds that`s a nice gift for Mom! Now, just an idea, if you take say a piece of 1/2" bar and point it then turn it, it will look as the center bud of unopen petals. On that same rod you may weld petals from inside out, the ones closer to the center bud no so open, and the following more, and more open as you reach the oldest petals, and finally you may add the sepals, or leaves enclosing the whole flower bud before opening. By the way, are you rebuilding that steam hammer? Holy cow, that must be something else... Nelson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 That is a nice piece of work. You no doubt, have some happy ladies in your midst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Roy Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I read the original post about the time it was posted (nice work by the way) and somehow I was lead to another location where someone made a rose by a different method and now I can't find my way back there. The rose sepals and petals were made from square bar (1" I think) and the site had nice pictures showing the various steps. I almost remember how it was done (almost!). Does anyone know where this might be found? I would like to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old South Creations Posted May 17, 2009 Author Share Posted May 17, 2009 It was on the blacksmithing/general discussion forum. This link will take you there-http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f7/rose-mothers-day-11763/ I'm going to try this technique also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Roy Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Thanks a lot. That is is an awesome rose. I hope I can approach that quality without first creating a pile of scrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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