Fork Plant Trellis

Solder utensils to make a trellis for a climbing plant.

Materials:

10 forks and 1 spoon
hammer
steel wool
flux
propane torch
soldering wire

Steps:

1. Flatten the forks and spoon with a hammer, and then arrange them in an interesting design. Put the bottom forks face down so they go into the soil easily. Once satisfied , turn the utensils over so the wrong sides are up and be sure they are touching.
2. Clean the areas where the items are touching with steel wool and apply flux to all the joints.
3. Light the torch and heat soldering wire until it melts each joint together. Once done, allow it to cool for a few minutes and turn it over.
4. Clean the surface with steel wool to remove any extra solder and flux.
5. Push the trellis in with a potted plant so it eventually grows over it.

Guests
Shawn Lovell
Artist
851 81st Ave.
Studio #215
Oakland, CA 94621
Phone: 510-562-2718
Website: www.slmetalworks.com
Also in this Episode

Treasure Makers : Episode TRM-111
•	Metal Makeovers
•	Lawn Mower Lamp
•	Faucet Candle Sconce
•	Fork Plant Trellis
•	Cake Tin Clock