Steel Rose

If you’re going to get someone a rose, then why not get one that’s going to last forever? This steel rose is a wonderful gift for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, a birthday or any occasion really.

This rose is delicate looking but it’s hand-forged of solid steel. Petals feature a textured look for a touch of realism and visual interest. The stem is also textured to continue with the organic look.

I have added tempering colors to the rose (brass, blues, and purples) by selectively heating up the rose. I feel this gives a fun and charming look to the petals instead of the traditional blackened look you get with hand-forged items. It’s kind of like a subtle rainbow on a stem.

Each rose is truly one-of-a-kind. The fun part about forging organic objects is they take on a life of their own. I use the same process each time I make one but every time the rose comes out unique.

Length is around 10 1/2″ long with the stem being 8 1/2″. You could add this to a small flower vase or just set it on your end table or night stand to admire.

Fun fact, this steel rose is forged from one piece of steel. This is known as a Russian rose in the blacksmith community. There are other processes for making roses that involve multiple pieces combined, however, this is one piece of metal from stem to petals.