Forged flower girl of original shape - carriage. Photo by TechInKov
Forged flower beds perfectly complement the natural lines of living plants. That is why artistic products are in high demand among customers. This page contains pictures of items of various styles. Our website provides the opportunity to look at photographs of almost any product and find the optimal design solution. After familiarizing yourself with the images, it is recommended to study useful information about the features and advantages of products from each group. For detailed information, it is recommended to follow the active links located in the text.
Kinds
Blacksmith craftsmen offer various types of flower girls. The most popular types are presented and analyzed below.
Stands
Many types of forged flower stands, especially hanging structures, are called stands. However, by this concept we mean only objects placed on a horizontal surface : the floor or the ground. Such structures look great in private properties: in the garden, on the porch, veranda or terrace, balcony, or when decorating the interior.
Forged flower stand. Photo by TechInKov
Flower stands perfectly complement the interior and exterior of commercial and government premises. Products for the interior most often do not have large dimensions. The landscape can be supplemented with a large structure.
Wall flower holders
Wall flower stands have several configurations. However, the most common form is shelves. Regardless of the type, these products allow you to effectively manage the available space, even small ones. Manufacturers offer a wide range of items that allow you to design flower beds of different sizes.
Wall flower holder for three flowers. UfaKovka Photos
In addition, artistic iron products located on the walls are an original decoration of the room, attract attention and add zest to the interior design.
Flower beds on the window
Window flower stands also have several forms:
- The most popular place in an apartment for placing living plants is the windowsill; a small space is allocated for flowers. That is why beautiful stands are compact in size. The design of small products varies, there are abstract models and stylized ones for various objects.
Flower girl on the windowsill. Photo Interior Forging Factory
- Structures located near window openings on the facade and indoors.
Flower girl near the window. Photo Forged World
- Flower beds placed under windows of different sizes.
Flower girls under the windows. Flieger Photos
Outdoor flower beds
Floor flower stands look great in interior and exterior design, and also successfully complement the landscape. These items are stable, so several flowers can easily be placed on them.
An original floor flower stand in the shape of a bicycle. Sinons Photos
Most models are characterized by mobility, which is a significant plus. There are many forms of floor structures. But whatnots have a wide range of advantages.
Whatnots
Flower stands are multi-tiered structures, in most cases without walls or a facade. In some models, intricate patterns that are connected into a single ornament act as an alternative to walls. The shelves are connected using corner posts.
For outdoors and indoors
In accordance with another classification, “home” and street flower girls are distinguished. This typology is quite arbitrary , since interior products can be used to decorate the landscape and vice versa. But it is worth remembering that not all structures located on the street are mobile. They can be an extension of the road surface or natural flooring. In addition, sometimes such structures are too large in size and are very difficult to move to another location.
Vases
A forged flowerpot is a decorative vessel designed to hold pots of plants.
Forged flowerpot. Photo Forged World
Arches
Forged arches are arched structures. The designs are suitable for climbing plants and garden flowers. Arches allow you to design recreation areas.
Forged arch for flowers. Teremok Photos
Pots
Forged pots are distinguished by their sophistication and practicality. The products are suitable for indoor flowers, as well as for decorating the exterior and landscape.
Racks
Forged racks are another form of floor products; they are structures elongated upward. Supports (legs) are one of the main distinguishing characteristics of racks. The structures allow you to place several flowers and at the same time save space.
Baskets
Wrought iron baskets are designed for placing and moving pots with plants. The baskets have the appropriate shape, are equipped with a handle, and come in different sizes.
Vases
Forged vases are an excellent decorative element and also serve a practical function.
Forged flower vase. Photo Alois
Flowerpots
A flowerpot is a decorative vessel that does not have holes in the base for watering and is used for arranging pots of flowers. Flowerpots can act as an independent product, or be part of a structure for plants. Flowerpots and other elements of flower beds have different shapes and types.
Forged flowerpot on the wall. Photo KuznetsPlus
Hanging planters
Hanging flowerpots save space and harmoniously complement the interior and exterior.
Forged hanging planter. Photo Fine forging workshop
Suspensions
Forged brackets are called hangers - small elements that are attached to walls, fences, balcony and porch railings, etc.
Forged flower bracket. Interior forging factory
The compact parts are equipped with hooks for hanging containers with plants.
To the balcony
To decorate the façade of the building, as well as to make proper use of the balcony area, forged flower stands located on the fence . Balcony structures organically complement not only metal fencing, but structures made of other materials: concrete, brick, stone, etc.
Forged flower girl on the balcony railing. UfaKovka Photos
Important! These products should not be confused with balconies for flowers.
Wrought iron balcony for flowers. Reiri
Interesting solutions
Processing technology such as artistic forging allows craftsmen to create original design solutions. Blacksmiths manually produce a large number of products with a unique design.
Forged flower girl-umbrella. Photo Forged elements (Omsk)
Bike
A popular item for flowers are items stylized as a bicycle .
Modern flower stands
Recently popular interiors are increasingly striving for geometrically simple and laconic forms.
And we like them precisely because of their simplicity. But not everyone is ready to give up plants. The good news is that plants can be incorporated even into the laconic styles of “techno” trends. Their form should also be concise and strict. As is the floor stand. See for yourself. You can make stands in any style from metal and wood. Even for high-tech or minimalism style. And it’s not worth talking about loft or rustic. A lot of interesting ideas. For maximum effect, you need to choose the right plant shape.
Even from banal pieces of wood you can make extraordinary things
Are there any thick stumps? Make rustic coasters
Some ideas are simple to implement, but all look very modern
Flower stand made entirely of glass - an unusual option
How to learn to do it yourself
Forged flower girls have a wide range of advantages. A fairly important advantage is the ease of creating it yourself, i.e. made at home.
To make a flower product with your own hands, a craftsman must have knowledge and skills. To do this, you need to study the basic principles of working with metal, i.e. master forging operations or obtain a qualification - learn blacksmithing at an educational institution, independently, at master classes.
Forged flowerbed. Photo Artistic forging (Vologda)
In addition, the contractor will need equipment and tools, as well as consumables to produce the required number of parts.
Forged elements are created using two technologies: hot and cold forging.
Hot forging is the manual processing of metal that has been preheated to a plastic state. A home craftsman will need a forge, an anvil and a sledgehammer (hammer) - the basic set of tools. Each performer has his own list of additional devices.
Forged flower stand. Citadel Photos
Cold forging is a mechanical method of metal processing using manual or automated equipment. The master will need a wider range of equipment, which can be purchased and assembled independently.
An alternative to making elements yourself is to buy ready-made parts. Almost all companies operating in the metal products market offer a wide range of similar products. You can view the list of companies in the “Where to buy forged elements” section.
An important stage in making a flower box is painting the forging. To ensure a long service life and guarantee a presentable appearance, it is recommended to purchase special paints.
Materials used to create products
When creating forged stands, the following materials and blanks are used:
- Square rods. They are used to create floor stands that match classic interiors.
- Round rods are used to create products of complex designs. They look more elegant and are suitable for rooms decorated in a romantic interior.
- Thick wire. This material is used to create lightweight wall structures. They look elegant and can be made in a variety of styles. Often stands with complex patterns are made from wire.
- Decorative elements. These include leaves, metallic insects, balls and spirals that make the stand more attractive.
If desired, you can find non-standard designs, made, for example, in the shape of a bird's nest.
What to look for when buying stands
When choosing a specific product, the first thing you need to pay attention to is the quality of the stand. To do this, you need to consider in detail the connections of structural elements. They carry the main load, so before purchasing it is worth assessing how reliable they are.
If you look at the surface of the material, on some products you can see traces of the tools that the master used. If they are not isolated, then this is not a sign of low quality.
Stands should not wobble or have moving parts. If there are burrs or sharp edges in the welded areas, the stand poses a hazard to anyone entering the room or moving around the area (when it comes to outdoor structures). Also speaking about the quality are the deposits of metal at the junction of the elements. They should be invisible.
Attention is also paid to the material intended to protect the surface from adverse factors. Paint is often used, so you should look for chips and blisters. If the coating is damaged in even one place, it can lead to rust and a change in appearance.
Cold and hot hand forging – what to choose?
There are two metal processing technologies: cold and hot forging. Each method directly affects the characteristics and cost of the finished product.
Cold forging is a technology in which metal processing is performed using special equipment. Through stamping and bending, forged elements are given the required shape. Finished parts are connected into a complete structure using welding. Flower beds have a standard design, no frills, but they are also sold at affordable prices.
Hot forging or artistic forging is a method in which metal processing is performed by a craftsman using hand tools. Each product has a unique design. The hard work of the blacksmith and the significant time required to implement the project affect the cost of the flower girl. Original items sell for significant prices.
State and municipal buildings, as well as private properties with modest furnishings, are recommended to be equipped with cold forged flower girls .
Richly furnished interiors and landscapes rich in various plants should be complemented and highlighted with exclusive products.
