How to make a Native American flute from a sunflower stalk!

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[@williamcarter9380]

I watched this twice and learned twice as much.

[@jaylahrice1509]

-glances at the sunflowers in my garden- I'm coming for your stalks

[@katetrippodo6745]

Hey Charlie, My husband purchased an Eb flute from you in June 2016, I'm playing songs its been lots of fun. I also love the flute bag and butterfly fetish. I wired on a blue faceted Peruvian opal on top of the fetish. It looks so sweet. One of the most sweetest gifts I ever recieved. very special purchase from you.♡ Thanks again I have a couple of questions for you about tuning it. kate

[@dalebusta9631]

Awesome job !

[@slowerpicker]

Thank you! This is very inspiring. I have some sunflower stalks drying now.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

You are welcome! I regularly use tobacco stalks and elderberry to make flutes as well. You can use just about any type of hollow weed or plant.

[@wolfmangosan539]

Thank you for sharing such valuable Information

[@BlueBearFlutes]

You bet my friend! We have lots of other videos to check out and new ones on the way!

[@Syngeman]

A smidgen ! Yes I know this measurement ! On my 4th flute. Getting the idea now ! Buying your book and tools soon

[@kennethsmith1744]

I appreciate your videos man. I been making them for about a year I made a few years ago

[@BlueBearFlutes]

You bet my friend! Look out for more new videos on the way! Keep up the good work also!

[@Pef273]

What a super awesome idea. I have a small plot of sunflowers that I sow for appearance and food for birds to make winter storage from (only collect enough seeds for next years planting). I am going to see if I have good enough stalks to make simple whistles to give away.

[@scottgaber2267]

Charlie thank you so much for this video. I bought your book and this video sure helped me understand the building of the flute. I found a hollow stalk of something and it plays. I got lucky for a first try. Thanks again.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Thanks!

[@mikehampersr9560]

Thank you Charlie & Jessi .you have great patience and though ness -Both of you - :). - Mike

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Thanks Mike

[@wykydgt]

You forgot "just a fuzz" as an alternate measurement. LOL! I think I've binge watched most of your videos in the past week and plan to grab some supplies this weekend to try my hand at crafting a flute. Thank you for the great tutorials.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

You bet my friend! Thanks for watching and for the wonderful measurement information :-)

[@ArminHirmer]

very interesting, thank you

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Wow Armin! My friend, its been a year and I missed this comment. Strange coincident or my way of saying hello? You decide! Thanks for always watching my videos!

[@kentalaga8450]

Excellent video! My wife & I grew a handful of sunflowers years ago, harvested and kept the stalks for future use. I have a few ready for making into flutes. After watching this video I feel a bit more confident in making a decent playable sunflower stalk flute. Thanks for the book and sharing your skills.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Excellent my friend! Please let me know how it goes. Thanks again for watching!

[@tomcartmill3456]

G'day Charlie, My, that is a great looking tuner stand you have. LOL Another fantastic learning video. Thank you Tom

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Yes! It is a great stand! I've been meaning to post a pic on Facebook. Thanks so much!

[@BlueBearFlutes]

I use it everyday! Thanks again for the gift my friend!

[@woodlandechoesdistantsound2733]

Hello Charlie & Jessie, thanks for a great video always so many hints and tips ..here in England I have made some mini flutes from wild teasel it's hard to find a piece that is straight with a large enough diameter, I will be encouraging the kids to grow sunflowers next year - grow your own flutes they will love it.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

It's always great to get the kids involved! Thanks!

[@bradfordcraig2667]

This is so cool. I have my first round of 7'+ sunflowers growing, and as a musician I'm so excited that this video exists. Can't wait to do this later this year.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Excellent! Be sure to check out some of our other videos to help out with your project!

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[@eastongordon9046]

@Garrett Davion Flixportal =)

[@garrettdavion8393]

@Easton Gordon Thanks, I signed up and it seems to work =) I really appreciate it !!

[@eastongordon9046]

@Garrett Davion You are welcome :)

[@sinjunart49]

flower power 🌻

[@evelynjepson5955]

might have some luck with that as got some mammouth sunflower seeds to plant, in spring.

[@robertrich5413]

Charlie, have you tried “foam safe CA?” I build model planes from balsa wood. The foam safe CA doesn’t fume as much, hardly at all, as the standard CA. It is a little more expensive but not exorbitant. I enjoy your videos and have been trying some of your techniques on PVC flutes for my Grandchildren. NO BURNING though. Bob

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Be sure to check out my recent pvc low bass F video! Thanks for the info and for watching my friend!

[@trmwyldshade1482]

It's amazing how you can make what sounds like a concert quality instrument out of a sunflower stalk!!! Can heated tree sap be used in the place of synthetic glues?

[@bradfordcraig2667]

I have the same question as Super Glue seems to be contrary to the idea of using all organic supplies that can all be grown at home.

[@trmwyldshade1482]

@@bradfordcraig2667 From past experience I have found that different types of tree sap become liquefied after being heated and then harden, amber like after cooling. Most likely the temperature will change the properties as well. Perhaps you could experiment. Good fortune to you

[@d.b.sorensen827]

Cholie is You might try forging some long spoon bits with T handles for soft centered plants check out le valy tools To see how to make them They are not long enough but you can make them Long as you want

[@westbows]

I have use a piece of 1/2" rebar to remove stuff from didgeridoos and flutes it has a rough texture that helps remove stuff. can be used cold or heated.

[@BlueBearFlutes]

westbows very good idea!

[@HiNinqi]

Hi, do you have any tutorial videos that show your process? I'm applying for a local grant for supplies to do a flute making project. Your idea sounds like it would be very helpful

[@sarahange3791]

Awesome 😎 👏 where does one ☝️ procure the burning rods?!

[@BlueBearFlutes]

www.bluebearflutes.com/product-page/multi-function-1-4-flute-burning-tool

[@bradleeanastasiou5340]

that's a really good looking flute I took a look at your website you're very beautiful on there I was wondering do you custom orders and so how much does a custom orders go for? I Really would Love a sunflower flute

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Hi Bradlee, thank you for your comment. Sunflower flutes are not something we offer on the website as you may have discovered, however we can take a limited number of orders as supplies are limited as well. Please feel free to email me using the form on my website www.bluebearflutes.com so we can talk. Thanks!

[@c.e.f4916]

Is your book available as an ebook?

[@kennethsmith1744]

Wrap the ends with cord to keep from spliting thats an old Ndn trick

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Yup. It works!

[@alanthomas2453]

How and where do you dry the stalks? They are very easy to rot once cut..

[@nolananobles6338]

Did you get an answer ?

[@liesbetleroy]

Hi Richard, this is awesome! I do hope you can make me one or have some in stock. My mother passed away on sunday, she loved sun flowers and she loved me playing the NAF. It would mean so much to me to be able to play for her on a sun flower stalk... I live in the Netherlands. I sent you a message on your contact form.

[@bradfordcraig2667]

Hi Liesbet, I also lost my both my parents within the last decade. What a wonderful tribute to your mother! If you end up making a playable flute, please post the results!

[@liesbetleroy]

Bradford Craig Hi Bradford, in the mean time a friend of mine made a beautiful flute for me from a sunflower I harvested from my garden. 🌻

[@JaySav916]

Would love to see you make one out of elderberry.. Is elderberry native to your area?

[@BlueBearFlutes]

It is native and I've made quite a few elderberry flutes, so I'll have to do that for a video soon! 🙂

[@JaySav916]

@@BlueBearFlutes We have blue elderberry out here. I've gathered some, but haven't cut into it yet. Still need a bit more knowledge before I take the knife to it. Thanks for your amazing videos.

[@varieamcgarrah7953]

Reminds me of Post Malone.

[@gamecadence2617]

where can someone get those burning rods?

[@BlueBearFlutes]

Game Cadence you can get one here: www.bluebearflutes.com/product-page/multi-function-1-4-flute-burning-tool

[@sandrakillian1170]

How can I buy one from you

[@BlueBearFlutes]

bluebearflutes.com

[@brianabar158]

How far are your holes drilled

[@BlueBearFlutes]

It really depends on the flute. I have videos for most. I have a book for the rest.

[@brianabar158]

Can send me a book ??

[@BlueBearFlutes]

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[@Ivandeatr]

What's the glue.......??

[@BlueBearFlutes]

For this one I beleive I used cyanacryllic aka super glue.

[@Ivandeatr]

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