Ann B Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 How do I make/attach metal rods for a large flower for the garden so that the flower faces upwards to catch rainwater pls ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 I think more of an explanation is needed @Ann B, possibly even a photo of said flower. best, Pres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 So the metal rod is the stem? First you'll need to decide what size rod you're going to use. Then when you make the flower, make a short hollow stem at the bottom of the flower that the rod will slide into. Make it big enough to allow for shrinkage of the clay. Make the stem a couple inches deep, and thick enough to support the weight of the flower. Then after firing you can glue the rod into the pocket using marine epoxy. Chilly, Ann B and Roberta12 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann B Posted February 27 Author Report Share Posted February 27 On 2/21/2024 at 3:34 PM, neilestrick said: So the metal rod is the stem? First you'll need to decide what size rod you're going to use. Then when you make the flower, make a short hollow stem at the bottom of the flower that the rod will slide into. Make it big enough to allow for shrinkage of the clay. Make the stem a couple inches deep, and thick enough to support the weight of the flower. Then after firing you can glue the rod into the pocket using marine epoxy. Thanks Neil, I had thought it would be something like that. I'll have a go !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann B Posted February 27 Author Report Share Posted February 27 On 2/21/2024 at 1:21 PM, Pres said: I think more of an explanation is needed @Ann B, possibly even a photo of said flower. best, Pres I'll have a go paying attention to Neils reply below, and hopefully put up a pic when done . Pres and Chilly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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