This video saved a sunflower stalk flute I have been working on for a while. I've remade the sound hole and flue several times. The comment that small cracks in the stalk could cause air leaks so the flute doesn't play was what I needed to hear. Sealed the whole outside with polyacrylic and the flute plays a nice F#. Now to put some holes in. Thanks so much!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 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
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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
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
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
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!
@@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.
This video saved a sunflower stalk flute I have been working on for a while. I've remade the sound hole and flue several times. The comment that small cracks in the stalk could cause air leaks so the flute doesn't play was what I needed to hear. Sealed the whole outside with polyacrylic and the flute plays a nice F#. Now to put some holes in. Thanks so much!
I watched this twice and learned twice as much.
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.
-glances at the sunflowers in my garden- I'm coming for your stalks
I appreciate your videos man. I been making them for about a year I made a few years ago
You bet my friend! Look out for more new videos on the way! Keep up the good work also!
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
Thank you for sharing such valuable
Information
You bet my friend! We have lots of other videos to check out and new ones on the way!
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.
Excellent! Be sure to check out some of our other videos to help out with your project!
I realize it's kinda off topic but does anyone know of a good site to stream newly released tv shows online?
@Garrett Davion Flixportal =)
@Easton Gordon Thanks, I signed up and it seems to work =) I really appreciate it !!
@Garrett Davion You are welcome :)
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.
Thanks!
G'day Charlie,
My, that is a great looking tuner stand you have. LOL Another fantastic learning video.
Thank you
Tom
Yes! It is a great stand! I've been meaning to post a pic on Facebook. Thanks so much!
I use it everyday! Thanks again for the gift my friend!
Thank you Charlie & Jessi .you have great patience and though ness -Both of you - :). - Mike
Thanks Mike
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.
Excellent my friend! Please let me know how it goes. Thanks again for watching!
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.
It's always great to get the kids involved! Thanks!
A smidgen ! Yes I know this measurement ! On my 4th flute. Getting the idea now ! Buying your book and tools soon
Thank you! This is very inspiring. I have some sunflower stalks drying now.
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.
very interesting, thank you
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!
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?
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.
@@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
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.
You bet my friend! Thanks for watching and for the wonderful measurement information :-)
Awesome job !
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.
westbows very good idea!
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
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.
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!
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. 🌻
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
Be sure to check out my recent pvc low bass F video! Thanks for the info and for watching my friend!
might have some luck with that as got some mammouth sunflower seeds to plant, in spring.
Awesome 😎 👏 where does one ☝️ procure the burning rods?!
www.bluebearflutes.com/product-page/multi-function-1-4-flute-burning-tool
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
flower power 🌻
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
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!
Would love to see you make one out of elderberry.. Is elderberry native to your area?
It is native and I've made quite a few elderberry flutes, so I'll have to do that for a video soon! 🙂
@@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.
How and where do you dry the stalks? They are very easy to rot once cut..
Did you get an answer ?
How can I buy one from you
bluebearflutes.com
Is your book available as an ebook?
where can someone get those burning rods?
Game Cadence you can get one here: www.bluebearflutes.com/product-page/multi-function-1-4-flute-burning-tool
Reminds me of Post Malone.
Wrap the ends with cord to keep from spliting thats an old Ndn trick
Yup. It works!
How far are your holes drilled
It really depends on the flute. I have videos for most. I have a book for the rest.
Can send me a book ??
@@brianabar158 th-cam.com/users/bluebearflutes www.bluebearflutes.com/product-page/the-art-of-native-american-flute-making
What's the glue.......??
For this one I beleive I used cyanacryllic aka super glue.
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