Step 10:

Use a pair of pliers (or two if

it is easier for you) to bend
and curve the spikes of the
star to make it look more like
leaves. Wear eye protection.
Step 11:

Use a pair of wire cutters to

cut a 12 inch long metal wire
for the stem of the rose.
Make sure to wear eye
protection. Hold the wire in a
manner in which it will not
be hitting anyone if or when
the piece flies out when cut.
Step 12:

Go back outside.
Wear hearing and eye
protection.
Use a chipping hammer to
make the stem look more
realistic.
Step 13:

Use a pair of pliers to bend a

loop in the wire so that the
petals can fit nicely on top.
Make sure not to unbend the
wire in the opposite direction
as it can break.
Step 14:

Put the star, then the petals into the wire. Using pliers
(wear eye protection) bend the top part of the wire that is
sticking out, into itself to make the sure the petals do not
fall off. Then, put the rose into a vice grip, and use a pair
(or two) of pliers to start bending the petals of the rose
inwards, wrapping it around the bit of bent wire in the
middle. Keep going until all petals are complete
Step 14 CONT:

Shaping the
rose:
Step 15:

The rose itself is almost complete.

Cut out two small squares out of a small sheet of metal using tin
snips.
Draw out two leaves, and using tin snips, cut them out.
Using a chipping hammer, then a pair of pliers to make them look
more realistic.
Make sure to follow all previously mentioned safety procedures.
Step 15 CONT:
Step 16:
Sandblasting:
Go outside to where the sand blaster is.
Make sure to wear hearing protection.
Use vice grips to clamp onto your rose.
When sandblasting, keep it away from your hand and do not look
down the barrel, even through the plexi glass.
When you need to do the spot where the vice grips are, turn it
off, switch the side the vice is clamped onto, then do it.
Step 16 CONT:
Step 17:

Use a pair of pliers to bend

the end of the rose petals
slightly outwards to create a
more realistic look.
FINAL PRODUCT