DIY Project: Metal Rose

Join Joe from @harbaughsworkshop in today's video as he crafts a beautiful metal rose for his wife. Watch as he shares his process and techniques. After watching, why not try your hand at making one too?  

1. Material

• Sheet of 22 gauge steel- rose petal and leaves
• 3/16 round steel rod -stem
• 1/8 round steel rod - thorns
• 1/16 round steel rod - branches
• 1/8 plate for base
• 1 1/2 square tube - holder

2. Equipment

• YesWelder FLUX 135 PRO 

• YesWelder Auto Darkening Welding Helmet
• .035" Gasless Flux Core MIG Welding Wire 

• Welding gloves 
• HVAC duct hand crimp tool
• Welding side cutter/ pliers
• Work gloves
• Various clamps
• Needle nose pliers
• Channel locks
• Vise
• Anvil or hard surface
• Hammer
• Chisel 
• Wire brush
• Grinder
• Metal snips 
• Hack saw
• Cut off saw
• Screw and nut

3. Building Process

3.1: Draw the general shape of the petals and stem on paper. (00:38)

3.2: Cut the metal sheet according to the size of the petals. (01:08)

3.3: Create realistic folds on the metal petals. (01:35)

3.4: Assemble the petals. (02:36)

3.5: Shape the metal petals into the desired form. (03:05)

3.6: Craft the stem. (04:55)

3.7: Make the leaves. (05:13)

3.8: Assemble the petals, stem, and leaves using the Flux-135 Pro. (06:38)

3.9: Make the base. (08:36)

3.10: Adorn the metal roses. (11:03)