Making a steel sunflower for Ukraine

I decided to make a sunflower to show support for the suffering people of Ukraine. The victims of the conflict is in terrible need of humanitarian help so I will auction the flower made in this video off to the highest bidder. All the money from the auction will be donated to the Red Cross, ICRC here:
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** AUCTION HAS ENDED - Winning bid was 2.200 USD. Thank you everyone!
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[@torbjornahman]

I will not tolerate any bad language, hate or any pointless comments about the situation in Ukraine. This is not a forum for discussion about the conflict! OK!?

[@Dsgj]

@@torbjornahman Tråkigt. Internets baksida är alla de som ska vara lite edgy och ifrågasätta fakta. Så för din sinnesro ska du nog stänga ner dom. Hur som helst fantastiskt jobbat som vanligt!

[@ogogo4154]

@UCSFaYYQzNMLo2U6rSNLpghg You're a hypocrite. Your country has done everything possible to start this conflict in Ukraine. For 8 years you were silent when you killed Russians in eastern Ukraine. They pumped up the Nazis with weapons. Now you suddenly began to worry about Ukraine. Why didn't you worry about the children of Donbass who were killed by Ukrainians for 8 years?

[@ericfloyd9842]

I totally agree, sir. My heart, too, goes out to our brothers and sisters in Ukraine. No negative vibes, man!

[@ЮрійДемиш]

Дякую за те що не лишаєтесь байдужим та допомогаєте моїй країні. Перемога буде за нами!

[@I_A_Suliman]

@@DesertOwlForge ты это о тех украинцах которым подконтрольная Путину Венгрия раздавала паспорта как конфетки детям? Что-то я не припомню ни одного уголовного дела связанного с этим, и уж тем более запрета на политическую деятельность. Хватит врать. Всем известно что Венгрия - вторая Белорусь. Сателлит Путина.

[@BlackBearForge]

You have a kind heart and gentle soul. The video and Sunflower came out wonderful. I thought the music choice was perfect.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks John! I was quite pleased with the video and how it all came out. Now I'm mostly depressed since people or trolls can't appreciate that I decide to raise money for humans (mostly woman and kids) in need.

[@BlackBearForge]

@Torbjörn Åhman I noticed that you deleted the pinned post and I thought it might be because of the trolls. But They are such a small number of your viewers that in the end their comments don't really matter. Its tough to have to deal with them, probably the most objectionable part of being on KZbin. The other 99.9% of us are on your side.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

@@BlackBearForge I agree with you completely 100%

[@davidhopkinson9075]

John is right. You should always be proud of doing kind deeds.

[@torbjornahman]

@Geoff Lybeck In that sense, you are not one of the trolls Geoff ... You haven't seen the Russian comments.... The argument with the colors is irrelevant. Anything I would have done, for the same reason, could have been interpreted as "political". If I ask commenters to be nice and avoid the "conflict" subject, to avoid controversy and endless hate threads, what is wrong with that? There are plenty of forums for that I'm sure.

[@charlesbrack7017]

I think you are an extraordinarily gifted blacksmith and artisan. This was an especially moving episode. I love watching you work!

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@almostthere3733]

You're a good man Torbjorn. Thanks for doing this and creating a way for your viewer community to show our love and support.

[@ОлегТанчин-и1я]

I have been watching your videos for several years and I am learning blacksmithing thanks to you! How glad I am that I was not mistaken in you! My homeland Ukraine is now fighting bravely for its future. We are happy for any support! We dream that this horror will end soon and millions of sunflowers will bloom in the fields of our Motherland! Thank you, and welcome!

[@danbreyfogle8486]

What a great thing to do, every bit of help for the people of Ukraine is needed. The detail on the center of the flower is stunning. Best wishes to you...

[@fredschmidt6802]

I took a long stick & painted sunflowers on it for my mother . I am planning sunflowers . What you did my seem like a drop in the bucket . However they're are many drops going into that bucket , & what you did will inspire more drops . One day soon the bucket will be filed . Many people are helping . Many more will come to help too

[@shortfuse43]

The work you put into "stamping" the sunflower center was amazing...you have tremendous patience and dexterity! It would be wonderful if artisans around the world could produce items that could be auctioned off and the funds donated 100%. Your gesture in that regard is very commendable and humanitarian.

[@williambailey1451]

We also made sunflowers for the ukraine at the national school of blacksmithing in england and raised over £3000 for refugees. Very nice work and good on you for wanting to help the refugees.

[@torbjornahman]

Great! Thanks

[@torbjornahman]

May I ask which organization you donated to?

[@АлексейЛештаев]

@@torbjornahman никакие

[@semperfidl]

@@torbjornahman im donating to savelife found. This found supports Ukrainian armed forces

[@logcoatingservices]

The college at Holme Lacy ?

[@VolodymyrMetlyakov]

Thank you for supporting my country in such a beautiful way! It is much appreciated, by us blacksmiths of Ukraine and all other people!

[@anastasiatretiakova8722]

I am from Russia, St-Petersburg, watchin your videos for many years. There are lot of Russian people also stand with Ukraine against the war. Great work! Many people of my country is wathing your channel. It's essential to show something like that peaceful Russians hasn't felt alone.

[@АлександрЛевшин-л9э]

Может стоит таки ухать на Украину, раз ты так за неё болеешь? Не думала об этом?

[@АлександрИванов-ч1м5ю]

Как это современно, стоять рядом с украинцами против войны. И так много лет, наверное с 2014? Или раньше? Наверное стоит примкнуть к украинцам на их земле.

[@anastasiatretiakova8722]

@@АлександрИванов-ч1м5ю С точки зрения банальной диалектики это какая-то насмешка. Каждый кто пишет "если ты против войны - ты против России" должен признать что для него "Россия - это война". Для меня Россия - это моя родина. И она погибает от этой войны. Не от других войн, в которых участвует Россия даже прямо сейчас, например в ЦАР или Сирии. Наверное, тебе стоит примкнуть к россиянам на украинской земле? Разве нет?

[@АлексБайкал-л8к]

@@anastasiatretiakova8722 возможно. Если Верховный объявит мобилизацию.

[@terraincognita6839]

@@anastasiatretiakova8722 , вы молодец! Почему-то большинство адекватных россиян пишут именно из С-Петербурга. Разрешите поддержать вас! Курск.

[@moshesabag6004]

Torbjorn,The huge seas are made of endless drops of water,your gesture is wonderful and inspiring for doing good,anywhere.Thank you for your beautiful drop of skilled handmade

[@YogiPickers1656]

We did this exact thing in college. I must say this one is much nicer baring in mind we made about 500. So a much higher production so you would naturally expect lower quality in a short period of time. It’s nice to see support for Ukraine. Great job!!

[@torbjornahman]

Great!

[@georgehelliar]

You can tell you really put your heart into that. A labour of love.

[@tuxuuokeah8558]

Thank you for supporting our country. I am writing to you from the occupied city of Kherson, in the south of Ukraine.

[@KolosLeatherGoods]

❤️❤️❤️💪🏼🇺🇦

[@Phyde4ux]

Only one hour old and this piece has already raised more money than I can afford to bid on. I will donate what I can directly to ICRC. Thank you Torbjörn!

[@Boankofa]

Donate all you have. Selensky needs another villa.

[@xSHIELDBREAKERx82]

I am late to the game on this one, but as I watched you make this piece, as with all of your others you poured your soul into it. Yet this it seemed your feelings went into the mix and it was not without merit. Emotion shows in a persons work. Kudos to you, sir. Job very well done on another piece and what it was for.

[@motionz1]

This flower is beautiful. Thanks for doing this.

[@fynbo1007]

Very beautiful sunflower for Ukraine, very thoughtful. Thank you for supporting Ukraine, your support is very important because it’s personal and a moral support for a people who are suffering. Thank you for sharing your video. God bless you and your family.

[@СваргСварга]

Гарна робота. Соняшник - символ України !

[@DubPaj]

You're a good man Thunder Bear. I appreciate you using your talents and platform for humanitarian efforts. Much respect and good will to you

[@0leave0]

Pure awesomeness. I'm happy to know that people like Tornbjorn live among us. Thanks you very much!

[@MH-nk2wl]

Torbjörn, thank you for support and humanity. Best regards from Kyiv.

[@gretchenmorfea5988]

Keep fighting out there! My heart goes out to you.

[@ВсеславВсеволодович]

Bomb on kiev from me

[@ВсеславВсеволодович]

I'm from Krasnoyarsk there is no any cotton

[@genessahogue]

That sunflower is beautiful i bet the people in Ukraine would love a gift like that you did an awesome job. I love your channel it's so entertaining and relaxing watching you make things.

[@DimaTkach]

I am watching you videos for years. Watching from Ukraine. This is so touching! THANK YOU!

[@357coonan]

I'm not someone who is taken to tear often but between the music and the reasons I had teared up towards the end of the video.. Bravo great work

[@bulukacarlos4751]

Great job. Totally agree with your cause. In my opinion (totally subjective of course) I would not have painted it. Maybe I'm just a pure iron romantic. Greetings from Patagonia Argentina

[@paulorchard7960]

Very nice work Trob, the pinholes in the pattern sure made my eyes spin! Thanks for your effort to help Ukraine!

[@ericcartrette6118]

You are a first-rate craftsman. I have always enjoyed your videos. This one touches the heart. I just shared it on my forge's Facebook page.

[@gretchenmorfea5988]

Such a kind deed! Craftsman and empathetic! Love the work. Thanks for doing this for the All those who are in need! Keep it up!

[@simonm7909]

Once again I am blown away by the skill you always share and for you to do this for such a noble cause leaves me speechless. Well done and thank you

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@Vlad-yi7mu]

Thank you for supporting our country. I'm from Kharkiv

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very beautiful act of kindness. This flower turned out very beautiful and unique design there. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Weld on. Fab On. Keep making. God bless.

[@soil-aint-dirt4903]

Peaceful beauty…your efforts in making this extraordinary piece will be cherished by someone, and funds raised will help many. You have added goodness to this world.

[@browill9]

Outstanding craftsmanship brother 👏. Thanx for sharing. GBU

[@Макс_Бандит]

Thank you for not remaining indifferent and helping my country. Victory will be ours!

[@spukster9086]

Щиро дякую вам. Ви надзвичайний коваль,у вас золоті руки. Радий, що знайшов ваш канал.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@VegesOfChina]

The sunflower shined in the excellent simithwork and the love of humanity, respect from China.

[@dimeresia]

I always find metal working fascinating, the techniques you use are so interesting. Great work!

[@СергейБондарук-и4х]

In your hands, cold metal warms the souls of many people! Thank you for the miracles you do!

[@catfish307]

WOW. That turned out beautiful. Someone is going to be very lucky receiving such a work of art. You're a very kind man Torbjörn.

[@GoldinMax]

Дяка Вам за підтримку! В ці темні часи ще краще помітні світлі!

[@landraven0404]

Thank you very much! I felt the sentiment when i worked in Fin for some time, years ago. Take care and as always, good and nice job.

[@johnearhart8811]

One of a kind masterpiece. Thanks for supporting the cause and prayers for world peace. May God Bless all

[@denzelgregory5568]

Torbjörn, this turned out beautifully. Always remember, you cannot please everyone. What you’re doing is commendable and I respect you even more for doing this. If everyone could do as you are and put a little good into the world, even if it’s in a small way, what a world it would be! Bravo! Well done!

[@ОлексійБургаз]

Amasing work! Thank's for your support!🙏 It's very importan for my country! With better, from Ukraine!

[@IanSebryk]

thank you. I haven't been able to contact my cousins since conflict began. I appreciate all your efforts and, as always, I thoroughly enjoy your channel. God Bless.

[@seanbailey6004]

You truly know where to shine the light of hope into the dark corners where hate likes to lurk. You inspire so many by your videos to create and not destroy. If only there were more people like you, this world could become what it was always meant to be.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!!

[@V8PropaneBurner]

A beautiful piece of art Torbjorn - truly stunning and crafted from the heart. I'm so sorry you've had to feel the negativity of our world. Well done for doing your bit to support such a worthy cause.

[@paulfernandez2695]

It's a beautiful tribute.💙💙 And you are a big artist 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MarkKelly1307]

Beautiful video and beautiful project. I hope it generates a lot of funds and mostly hope for those affected by this conflict. Cheers, Mark

[@michaelsewell3706]

Very kind and thoughtful gesture, God bless you.

[@cangooner]

Beautifully done! Very happy to see the bids have far exceeded what I would be able to pay. Way to step up, people! 👍

[@Maltinis]

I just want to say that you are very kind person. And the sunflower is beautiful piece of work.

[@kenthicks1165]

I have always thought you were a good honest man and this proves it. Well done.

[@davidhopkinson9075]

Dear Torbjorn This is a fantastic way for an extremally talented and kind blacksmith to show support for the suffering people of Ukraine. I will most certainly be bidding for the flower. Best wishes to you and your family. David.

[@ЖелезячкаТВ-й6ю]

Благодарим за поддержку!! 👍👍👍✌️✌️✌️🌻

[@excavationhistory9957]

God bless you & your family. Thanks for support for Ukraine

[@MrKabDrivr]

I already knew I liked your channel... Now I simply LOVE it!... Thank you, kind SIr...

[@paulbutchart5450]

Your passion for the people of the Ukraine shows in one of the most beautiful forgings I have ever seen. I will bid in this flower but I hope it goes for far more than I can afford.

[@PablosProjects]

What a beautiful project, and great work. I’m actually growing some sunflowers right now.

[@malakutsko6336]

Thank you from Ukraine!

[@sashamirzayans8465]

A great work of art! At just the right time to deliver your message to the world.

[@greghutto6866]

Once again another masterpiece and it's going to a good cause. Thank you Torbjorn. God bless you.

[@lynxg4641]

Another GREAT piece, really is stunning, so much patience and work, thanks for sharing the creation with us. When you put the stencil on the centre piece, before you grabbed it, I thought to myself, "better pull up a chair/stool that's going to take a while" and then you did :-) Really love the entire piece, but have to say, how you captured the centre portion/seeded area is amazing. Wish you all the best with the auction, every little bit anyone can donate will help with this very bad situation.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you very much!

[@sergmas3920]

Дякуємо що Ви з нами !

[@urZcszyYo3TMEDmW]

Thank you for your attention. Love from Kharkiv. ❤️‍🔥

[@I_A_Suliman]

Ст.м. Защитников Украины на связи!)))

[@yurizaicev7346]

Я хренею от того какие блогеры нас поддерживают! Харьков - Город Герой!

[@yeagerxp]

A Beautiful creation 👍👍👍. Thank you for sharing. Be safe

[@ianallen2]

Beautiful sunflower and very thoughtful of you. A joy to watch you work and make this for the Ukrainian people.

[@digitaIgorilla]

A beautiful and kind gesture to support the refugees and people of Ukraine fleeing war not of their own making. Good on you. I hope you raise a good amount!

[@olivergroce4216]

Their is no doubt. Tiy are a good and kind man. Thank you so much

[@rottiejakeluke]

Simply stunning!!! Bless you for the support of the proceeds going to Ukraine.

[@Huf_ch]

Danke!

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you very much!

[@davidpearce4037]

Big hearted gesture from a very talented blacksmith, always a pleasure to watch, thank you

[@bradleytuckwell4854]

What a beautiful piece of work The Center is so appealing to the eye. Thanks for sharing your always a pleasure to watch

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you very much!

[@toongoos87]

Thank you so much . I m from Belarus , and we are accupied , but still fight with both dictators as we can .

[@robertsimmons1264]

So wonderful. Your heart is so kind. Thank you for this gesture. I pray that the funds raised surpass all expectations. God bless, and thank you again.

[@petercowell2051]

A beautiful video with great music and of course terrific skill. A kind heart and a beautiful soul. Well done Torbjörn.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you very much!

[@michelhv]

Also thanks for making your donation to the CICR. There are many cobbled-together initiatives these days, and though their hearts be in the right place, the reality is that they don’t have good odds of getting their donations all the way to Ukraine.

[@andymiller5611]

A beautiful piece to help those caught in a terrible situation. You have a good heart, Torbjörn.

[@outbackladas]

What a wonderful gesture of peace and goodwill, Sir I salute you as a gentleman and a scholar 👍. Excellent workmanship as usual, I hope and pray your work of art raises plenty of money for such a worthy cause. What can I say, God bless you !! Regards from your friend in the land Down Under.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@switosarsacharija1822]

Thank You for Your support! It is very important for us to have so many Friends around the world! Glory to Ukraine! Glory to Sweden!

[@tonyn3123]

Bless you for your efforts to aid the people of Ukraine! I hope and pray it makes a difference, if for only one victim of the atrocities in Ukraine. Thank you!

[@EXARCWithGrandpop]

You win at "Humanity". Thank you for getting involved. God Bless.

[@ivansavon1373]

Дякую Вам! Я з України! Thank you from Ukraine!

[@billhatcher2984]

That's very beautiful the winner will have reason to be proud and you for making it both of you for the donation

[@BSaeffer]

Щиро вдячний за вашу підтримку. Для нас усіх важливо знати, що ми не залишаємось наодинці.

[@macbilling6410]

What a fantastic idea. It was so lovely and fascinating to watch you make it.

[@yurizaicev7346]

Wow man! You are awesome! Thx a lot! Ukraine, Lviv.

[@pjhalchemy]

What a fine Man Torbjörn!! Love the idea of a Sunflower tribute, to inspire us to turn our faces toward the light of the sun and spread light on the darkness we humans inflict on ourselves. In my 7 decades I've come to realize that we are the only species that does this to ourselves and at the expense of planet. Recently watched a documentary that showed the first known mass grave of 35 souls brutally murdered...10k years ago. When will we learn to embrace each other for who we are in light and harmony with ourselves and the beautiful globe we have been given to thrive on in this universe? Perhaps we could do it now? Thank You Torbjörn for this inspiring build (love the seed center and each unique leave), and your donation to a worthy cause. I've already donated what I could a couple of times and wish it could be more. Sorry for the rant of an old geezer who's seen enough good and Bad in my lifetime, but would just like more good, Please.

[@torbjornahman]

It's always a pleasure to read your comments. I love how you see things, I guess that comes with age also. I feel it myself. I have different values now compared to when I was younger.... strange but things evolve somehow.

[@pjhalchemy]

@@torbjornahman Thanks much, but I think it comes from trying to live a discerning life rather than age. Perhaps some values change/evolve based on experiences and time, but core values like compassion, love, respect, honor, integrity, courage, etc., at least for me remain foundationally the same. Just wish it didn't take 10k years to evolve from killing one another and perhaps the core of dichotomy like good & bad and just share a meal. Hat Tip my Friend!

[@srh1101]

A beautiful item, lovingly crafted and a pleasure to watch being made. I hope it makes a high amount for a very worthy cause.

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

With the linseed oil dripping off the sunflower it made me feel like it was tears of Ukraine

[@thecreativecraftingtable8658]

You are a master blacksmith and a great kind hearted person! The sunflower is very beautiful! 🙂 I made a copper dove pace symbol some weeks ago, I wish I could share an image of it there :)) Hopefully this war will end as soon as possible. Thank you for the videos Torbjörn! 🙂

[@torbjornahman]

Great! Thanks

[@Mariusz-yc2tz]

Dziękuję Ci,to co zrobiłeś jest bardzo ważne Jestem z Polski

[@АртёмРоманенков-н3у]

Что важного?

[@nikolaymich5855]

I am Ukrainian and now I am fighting with the enemy who came to my land, I am also a subscriber of your channel, and I sincerely thank you for your work and help to the Ukrainian people!🇺🇦

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you! Much appreciated.

[@siakyamuni]

So much work, but it's worth it. I always knew that you're not just a craftsman, you're an artist. Дякую, Торбйорн! Вітання з України!

[@offpherj7884]

Very cool! I planted some sunflower seeds today...

[@johnvaluk1401]

Well done sir! In the end its always civilians that suffer the most.

[@armadilloforge]

It is a good thing that you have made for others in need . Well done !

[@jjbode1]

Thanks for helping.