Flowers anyone?

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I got a little tired of projects that require precision. To take a break from the monotony, I made something where I could eye-ball everything. 22ga copper sheet, 1/4" copper tubing, and #10 romex. The romex I used for the 2 leaf stems on the rose and as filler rod. I like how they turned out. This was also the hardest thing I have ever used the TIG for. I'd even go as far as to say that welding razor blades is easier than welding copper. Attached Images
Reply:Very Nice
Reply:Truly beautiful!!   Bob
Reply:Those are incredible!  You could probably make a killing with Valentines day around the corner....... I would take a bundle of them, plant them in a pot of long metal shavings, and let the patina grow for a bit.  Beautiful work.M.
Reply:Originally Posted by mammaogiThose are incredible!
Reply:Very niceAnd yes tigging copper is a lot of fun but you learned something differentBacked my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:They look real.
Reply:I'd truly appreciate it if you'd consider making another rose for sale... my wife would love one, and my tigging skills aren't up to snuff to do something like that.
Reply:Originally Posted by Darth VelderDitto; gives this noob something to aspire to. I like that idea. It's gonna be a long time before I tackle anything like that, but can you expand on the idea of the long metal shavings? (Those, I can probably make plenty of.  )
Reply:Beautiful.  Absolutely beautiful.(Retired) Professional firefighter, amateur everything else I try to do...Oh yeah:  Go Big Red!   (You know: one of the 12 members of the Big 10 cuz we left the 10 members of the Big 12...)
Reply:Wow, thanks everyone! I wasn't expecting that kind of response. Mammaogi, I have a small box full of copper clippings from when I cut the sheet. I thought It'd be cool to use them for something like you're talking about but decided the sharp metal bits would be a little dangerous to whoever ends up with them. Still, they'd go really nice with maybe a stainless steel vase with pretty rainbowed beads. I might just try it out when I get my bandsaw running again.
Reply:Neat idea, top notch work! X2 on copper tigging,a real PITA
Reply:Beautiful work!...i always wanted to learn to TIG copper..I'm 51 and not far from my Ironworker's retirement..that'll be something to tinker with when i retire and help keep me from goin stir crazy..lolLincoln Ranger 8 225Lincoln 180 ProMigMiller Maxstar 200DXInternational Ironworkers Local 70930+ years and counting
Reply:"I got a little tired of projects that require precision" And these flowers aren't They are great, very nice work.www.georgesplasmacuttershop.comPlasma Cutter and Welder Sales and Repairs--Ebay storeTec.Mo. Dealer Consumables for the PT and IPT torch's
Reply:they look great, came out a lot better than my attempts. Surprised you tiged then instead of just soldering.
Reply:Originally Posted by mammaogiI would use shavings like that green "grass" plastic that floral arrangers dump around the base of presentations. Kind of give it a softer look, and let it rust to soften the lines. I grabbed a handful as a kinda mock up on my way out the door to show the "concept" I pictured. Only have small shavings on the mill right now so it isn't quite right, close though.
Reply:Those are the coolest flowers I've ever seen. Nice work!-AlexSears/Craftsman 230A Buzzy BoxSears/Craftsman 180A Buzzy BoxChicago Electric 80A InverterALL STICK...ALL THE TIME!I spent a lot of time with the square peg and round hole.
Reply:Great work man. You definitely got skills. I agree with mommaogi, you could make a killing on those.
Reply:Originally Posted by Darth VelderWhat's the name for the flowers represented by the ones on the left? I should know it, but I just can't come up with the name. (I'm only on my second cup of coffee.)TIGing razor blades together might make some good "business cards," but I think Derilious' idea is much cooler.
Reply:Originally Posted by deriliousThey're calla lillies. Well...my take on them, the real thing has more of a bell shape. I didn't bother to look at pictures of them before started and just did what felt right.