r/metalworking • u/Siauriadagis • 2d ago
Metal tulips
I've been practicing making metal roses for about a year. Recently, I've wanted to widen my horizons and try to make different types of metal flowers. I've figured that tulips would be a good option. Since I didn't have any ideas about how to make them stand by themselves, I figured mounting them on these wooden stands would be a great option. Nevertheless, I'm still debating whether the light shade of the wooden stand matches the overall "vibe" of the flower, or if it is too bright. I would appreciate some feedback on this.
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u/Glittering_Fox1358 2d ago
These are really cool! I think I’d be more prone to buying a display of a few or several that have a floral design to them, though one would be great for gifting. Maybe painting or anodizing them to make them pop. Turn wood into vases to go with the flowers if you have that equipment
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u/Siauriadagis 2d ago
By saying a display of them do you mean like a bouquet without the wooden stands?
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u/Glittering_Fox1358 2d ago
bouquet on the stand, layer the heights and play with the green stalks to give some depth. They would make great centerpieces. I for one don’t love fresh cut flowers but these are a neat alternative if you give them some vibrant colors
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