How to Weld Sunflower Yard Art [Guide]

Place the sheet metal on some metal tubing to raise it off the table. This allows the cut piece to drop and does not damage the table.

Attach the circle cutting guide to the Hobart Airforce 12ci.

Cut out a circle of desired size. It will be used as the center of the sunflower.

Draw shapes of outer petals on sheet metal and cut using the Hobart Airforce 12ci.

Use a hammer to shape and add texture to the round piece.

Take all the petals and arrange them around the outside of the circle. Set two aside for later.

Tack and weld petals to the center circle.

Use the table to bend petals tips to add dimension.

Cut the round bar to the desired height.

Optional: Place curves in the round bar to add effect of stem.

Tack additional petals to the stem at whatever location you desire.

Tack weld stem to the back of the sunflower at different points of contact.