50 original DIY crafts from plastic pipes

Plastic or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is used to make various products, including pipes of different diameters and purposes. Scraps of such materials or new, specially purchased elements can be used as consumables and crafts made from plastic pipes will become a real decoration for your home or cottage.

Often building materials are purchased with a certain reserve and there is no need to rush to get rid of plastic pipes. Lightweight and durable plastic that can withstand certain loads will help to realize many ideas, from decor to practical and useful products, which will not be difficult to create.

Chandelier manufacturing technology

Many may think that when using pipes and plumbing components, a chandelier will look rustic and even clumsy, but this is not so. With the right approach and careful execution, they create a work of art even from such simple materials.

Build process

For production you will need pieces of metal-plastic pipes, splitters, a ceiling socket, and cartridges.

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To begin with, they think about the design of the future product and the number of lamps that will be installed. In the center of the entire structure there will be a splitter, to which the pipes are connected and bent into the desired shape. Wires are passed through the resulting workpiece. Since the cord will pass through several end points, it is recommended to run parallel lines into each separate branch, connecting them only under the ceiling rosette, excluding breaks inside the chandelier.

Chucks are attached to each pipe at the ends, having previously connected them to the cable. Through a small piece, connect the socket to the splitter. Then the electricity is connected.

The finished product is painted and equipped with lampshades. The main thing is that the result pleases the inhabitants of the house.

Elegant vase for dried flowers and artificial bouquets

Long scraps are the ideal material for creating a fashionable vase.
You can put both fabric flowers and dried herbs and branches in it. You can decorate the product with a variety of things - beads, lace, beads, ribbons, braid, or you can simply paint it with paints or markers.

If you apply a little imagination, you will get a real work of art that you would not be ashamed to give to a friend, colleague or boss.

Shoe shelf

For this DIY propylene pipe craft, you will need large diameter pipes. Depending on the planned number of compartments, a different number of pipes may be needed. The structure of the shelf itself can be absolutely anything. The creation process will be the same for any variation.

Initially, you need to measure the required length so that the shoes fit freely. Next, cut the pipes into these sections and sand them with sandpaper to avoid injury and damage to shoes in the future.

After this, all pipe sections are glued together to form a multi-level shelf. The shelf itself can be in the shape of a square, rectangle, triangle, or any other shape.

If the shelf is too high, care must be taken to secure it to the wall it leans against. This will give the product greater stability and strength.

Alcove

If there are sufficiently long and thin pipes, then you won’t even have to fasten anything. You only need 4 pipe fasteners that will be driven into the ground to ensure the stability and strength of the structure.

You will also need thick awning fabric. It will serve as a roof. In fact, this will complete the construction

Please note that the distance between the fasteners is selected individually.

But at the same time, it should be sufficient that the height and width of the gazebo could accommodate garden furniture such as a table and several chairs. If desired, you can create walls by making some adjustments to the design. This will be somewhat more difficult and will take more time and effort.

Crafts made from polypropylene pipes for the garden

Idea 1. Crafts made from PVC pipes in the form of a country chair

The most important thing to consider when designing country furniture: the more polypropylene pipes included in the design of a chair or garden lounger, the more weight it will be able to withstand. If you need a high chair for a child, a minimum number of PVC pipes is enough, and the seat for the chair can be made of thick fabric. It is better to make a DIY chaise lounge for an adult entirely out of plastic.

Idea 2. Floral vertical gardening made from propylene pipes

If you have unsightly, unattractive walls in a suburban area, be it a bathhouse or a barn, you can decorate them using vertical landscaping made from polyethylene sewer pipes. Polypropylene pipes with holes, plugs covering their sides, and metal fasteners are all that is needed to make a hanging garden flower bed. Here it is good to grow the same flowers that can be planted on the balcony in boxes - petunias, violas, pelargoniums, marigolds.

Idea 3. Border for a crib

The idea is not exactly a country idea, but it will be appreciated by those who have small children. To prevent your child from falling out of bed at night, make crafts from PVC pipes with your own hands in the form of a side for a crib.

Idea 4. Crafts from pipes in the form of a stand for wine glasses

A great idea for creating a country bar. A slot is made in the polypropylene pipe along the width of the glass leg, and holder legs are screwed on top, with which the structure is attached to the ceiling.

You can make a cool stand for forks, knives and spoons from PVC pipes in your country house. Stylish and tasteful, isn't it?

Idea 6. Vertical beds made of PVC pipes for a summer residence

A fabulous place for friendly gatherings and at the same time vertical beds can be made from plastic pipes. Such an original gazebo will certainly become a favorite place for country holidays. It's done simply:

• Dig in the pipes for the base of the gazebo.
• Strengthen the roof in the form of slopes, make several transverse shelves on which to plant climbing plants, for example, bunched cucumbers.

When they grow up, it will be pleasant to be in the gazebo even on a sunny day. To make the gazebo look more picturesque, use brown polypropylene pipes.

Idea 7. DIY garden swing for children

Plastic pipes with ropes holding the swing will become convenient handrails. The manufacturing process for such a country swing is quite simple. Eight pieces of pipe with holes, rope and a board are all you need.

Idea 8. DIY crafts from polypropylene pipes for dogs

Here's a fun step-by-step tutorial on how to make a backyard shower for dogs. Today I’ll give my husband this idea for Rex!

The author of this device had difficulty bathing his dog for a long time. When the water was briefly turned off, the dog would run away, and the hose would scare the living daylights out of him, so he had to somehow get out of it, and this took a lot of time and effort. Not everyone dares to bathe a dog in their own bath. But even an incompetent person can create such a shower from simple plastic pipes.

For this original DIY craft made from plastic pipes you will need:

• 12 m of polypropylene pipe of suitable cross-section
• 8 corner tees
• 3 tees at 90° angle
• swivel adapter from pipe to hose
• flexible hose for water supply
• metal clamp for fixing the hose
• hacksaw for metal
• screwdriver
• construction tape
• drill with a drill bit for making holes in a pipe

How to make crafts from propylene pipes

Start by preparing the details. Mark the polypropylene pipe into the following sections: 79 cm - 8 parts, 101.5 cm - 3 parts, and one part 100 cm, 93 cm, 6 cm and 4.5 cm. Cut the parts using a hacksaw.

Measure the required length of the flexible hose for supplying water to the shower and prepare a piece of the required size. Then proceed to the preliminary assembly of the structure.

Assemble the side frames from 79cm lengths using corner tees. Also connect them together with long pipe sections of 101.5 cm.

The fourth section is divided into two parts: 93 and 6 cm. Between them there will be an insert for supplying a flexible hose.

Use a drill press to drill holes. Select the appropriate drill size. If there is low water pressure in the plumbing system, it is better to use a smaller drill.

Test the shower before using it. Turn on the water supply and check all connections for tightness

Particular attention should be paid to the metal adapter from pipe to hose. Leakage is possible here if silicone sealant was not used when connecting the parts.

Garden hose holders

The problem of watering hoses constantly getting tangled underfoot is familiar to many summer residents. The thing is that sometimes organizing the storage of this important garden equipment turns out to be very, very difficult. Firstly, to prevent the hose from deteriorating, it should not be left in the fresh air for a long time, which means that it must be constantly taken to the shed. Secondly, hose loops left on the beds create obstacles for people to pass through. And finally, thirdly, watering equipment often has to be twisted and moved from one corner of the site to another. Simple in concept and simple in execution designs made from PVC pipes will help solve the problem.

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Partition

The principle of this polypropylene craft is exactly the same as in the previous case. Except for the unnecessary need to select pipes of a specific, identical diameter. Absolutely any will do, but preferably a medium diameter in order to accommodate as many parts as possible.

Initially, you need to take the pipes and make appropriate markings on them. The marking is done in such a way that in the future it will be possible to cut even round pieces of equal thickness. The resulting large number of parts, each about 1 cm thick, can begin to be connected to each other.

Regardless of the required shape of the partition, all parts are connected to each other using glue, leaning against each other edgewise. This creates a beautiful, translucent partition.

This solution can be used as zoning to isolate a certain area from the rest of the room, to designate shelves with books, etc.

How to use leftover polypropylene pipe materials in the garden

A greenhouse made from PP pipe materials will be a successful replacement for the old wooden or metal version. After all, metal becomes covered with rust, and wood begins to rot in a short time.

A greenhouse made of polypropylene materials will allow you not to think about painting and repairing the structure for a long time; you will need to change the plastic film once a season.

For such a structure you will need the following materials:

• Polypropylene pipes, their sizes are selected in accordance with the desired dimensions of the structure.
• Sand and cement.
• Polyethylene film.

The structure is easy to install. The blanks are concreted on one side. Then they are bent and concreted on the other side. To increase rigidity, each arc is connected to the other with a longitudinally laid workpiece using clamps. At the end, the structure is covered with plastic film.

This structure can also be secured with polypropylene tees.

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Arrangement of the dacha

There is a lot of use for pipe scraps in the dacha area. A beautiful luxurious arch will decorate the site, especially if you put climbing flowers along it (clematis, morning glory, roses).

Pipes can be turned into whimsical planters and small flower beds. Plants live quite comfortably in plastic pots.

If you have a garden, you can make a bird feeder from pipes and scrap materials (planks, polypropylene thread). In addition to products that are pleasing to the eye, for the garden you can make your own frame from pipes for a gazebo, or a woodshed near the barbecue.

The list of ideas for creating useful things that can be brought to life from polypropylene pipes is endless - a stylish vase, a flower stand, a paper towel holder, toys for children, furniture made from plastic pipes, etc. A handmade product will not only delight you, but will also become a reminder that you have made a small contribution to preserving the ecology of our planet.

Container for vertical gardening

Large diameter plastic pipes can be used to make containers for growing garden and vegetable crops. However, before you start building such a flower bed or bed, you should think through everything to the smallest detail. Vertical gardening is a technique that requires certain knowledge and skills, which a beginner may not have enough.

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Tips for choosing polypropylene pipes

This material is so popular that manufacturers began to produce a huge number of products, which are divided by type, structure, thickness, color, diameter, reinforcement and areas of application. Taking these features into account, it is quite easy to select inexpensive and appropriate quality pipes for the construction of a greenhouse.

By type of use, polypropylene pipes are suitable:

• for hot water supply;
• for cold water.

It should be noted that polypropylene pipes intended for hot water have thicker walls. This feature must be taken into account when selecting material for a greenhouse. The maximum permissible pressure inside the pipe depends on the wall thickness:

• 10 atmospheres;
• 16 atmospheres;
• 20 atmospheres.

According to their structure, polypropylene pipes are divided into:

1. Single layer. Depending on its purpose, the material is marked as follows:
   • РРВ, PPH - pipes with such designations are used in cold water supply systems for industrial-scale reservoirs and ventilation systems;
   • PPR - this marking indicates that the pressure in the pipes is distributed evenly, so they are suitable for both hot and cold water supply. In everyday life, pipes with this designation are called universal.
2. Multilayer. Pipes contain reinforcing layers of various materials:
   fiberglass fabric;
3. aluminum in the form of foil (such pipes are divided into smooth and perforated).

The use of fiberglass makes polypropylene pipes more durable, but significantly increases the weight of the material. Pipes with such reinforcement, unlike those reinforced with aluminum foil, do not need to be cleaned before installation in the connecting parts.

When using several layers for reinforcement, hot melt adhesive is used.

In order to distinguish simple pipes from reinforced ones when purchasing material, it is necessary to inspect the place where they are cut. Reinforced material has a layer of aluminum or fiberglass between the inner and outer layers of polypropylene. It is difficult to make a visual mistake, since the interlayer differs in color from the pipe material.

The reinforcing layer can be seen on a section of the pipe - it will be orange when reinforced with fiberglass or silver when reinforced with aluminum foil

Pipes containing an aluminum or fiberglass layer in their structure have different markings:

• PPR-FB-PPR - for polypropylene pipes with a fiberglass layer;
• PPR-AL-PPR or PPR-AL-PEX - for material with aluminum reinforcement.

The material is made in various colors and shades:

• white;
• black;
• grey;
• green;
• beige;
• blue.

It should be noted that black polypropylene pipes are the most resistant to ultraviolet rays.

Polypropylene pipes are painted in different colors, among which black is the most resistant to UV rays

Polypropylene products are widely used in the following areas:

• cold and hot water supply;
• air conditioning systems;
• warm floors;
• compressed oxygen supply systems;
• fire safety systems;
• complexes for cooling ice arenas.

Having understood the specified features of the material, it will be much easier not to make a mistake in choosing the right products and connecting elements for them. When purchasing polypropylene pipes, you should consider the following material parameters:

• pipe diameter;
• linear expansion coefficient;
• maximum permissible temperature and pressure.

It is also important to pay attention to the manufacturer of the polypropylene pipe. The most famous companies producing polypropylene products are:

1. Banninger, Akwatherm, Rehau, Wefatherm are German companies that have proven themselves on the positive side. Their products are of high quality and meet all European standards. Polypropylene pipes from these companies are considered the best.
2. Ecoplastic and FV-Plast are Czech enterprises producing polypropylene products. The quality of pipes from these companies is not inferior to manufacturers from Germany.
3. Pilsa, Kalde, Valtek are Turkish factories. The cost of polypropylene pipes is lower, and therefore the quality is not as high as that of European manufacturers.
4. Chinese manufacturers. They mainly offer low-quality goods at low prices.
5. Russian companies. They produce products of average quality, which are more suitable as a budget option.

Advantages and properties of pipes

Polypropylene has the lowest density of all plastics. However, this property cannot be considered a disadvantage, since its indicators are sufficient for working with liquids and gases. The material is characterized by low moisture absorption and the ability to work in extreme conditions (both at low and high temperatures). Polypropylene has a low degree of flexibility, when again compared with other plastics. The material is characterized by high resistance to cracking, but only at constant temperatures. If sudden changes are observed, the likelihood of damage to the polypropylene pipe increases sharply.

The material has electrical insulation and resistance to a whole list of chemically active substances. Only some reagents are capable of destroying polypropylene, but only under certain conditions (temperature, humidity), which are difficult to recreate. This type of plastic boasts long service life, as mentioned above. However, when the maximum permissible operating temperature is exceeded, the material begins to melt and ceases to withstand pressure. In this situation, the service life is rapidly decreasing. Just one temperature jump is enough. Of course, this rule is more suitable for pipelines. It is unlikely that crafts will be placed in extreme environments and subjected to similar tests.

Among other things, if you purchase polypropylene from a reliable manufacturer, you can guarantee its environmental friendliness. Crafts made from this type of plastic are not subject to corrosion, which has become a real scourge for metals, and are perfect for both home decoration and gardening. Due to the light weight of the pipes, the product is easy to move, and using the type of fastening with bolts, it is just as easy to dismantle and reassemble in a different form.

During general cleaning, polypropylene can be washed with ordinary soapy water. The rest of the time, it is enough to wipe it with a damp cloth once a week, like any other surface.

Play complex for cats

A play complex for cats is assembled from tubes and plastic bars. After making the structure, each part is covered with thick fabric or rigid cord, which will later be used as a scratching post. The complexity of the design depends on the patience of the owners and the activity of the pet. You can build a simple house with a horizontal ladder, a lounger and hanging toys. Some don’t stop there and assemble real cat palaces with “hammocks”, a complex system of transitions, “booths” and wheels for running, like hamsters in cages.

Basic safety requirements

A playhouse should not only be a comfortable, convenient and exciting place for entertainment; the main parental responsibility is to ensure the safety of such a play area. If wood was used during the construction of the frame, then all the bars must be sanded and varnish or paint applied to the surface so that the child does not inadvertently drive in a splinter. You also need to hide all the fasteners from the prying eyes of your child. Be sure to ensure that the structure is free of sharp corners and hard materials such as stone and metal that could cause injury to a child.

The hut should be well ventilated. If the house is made of fabric, you need to cut out the windows; if the covering is made of branches and spruce branches, you need to leave gaps. Therefore, you should not cover the hut with film.

It is also very important to place the playhouse correctly on the terrain. You should not install it in a draft, far from adult supervision and in the open summer sun. There should be no objects or places that threaten the child near the structure.

Pipe connection qualities

The service life of pipe products, as well as the performance characteristics of use, depend on the connecting qualities of pipe scraps. Let's talk in more detail about ways to connect material for household items.

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Pipe connection options

1. Connecting two pipes using sockets. We first clean the pipes inside and out, treat them with lubricant, and then insert one part into the expanded part of another part. This assembly method is very convenient for country houses.
2. Gluing parts with glue. This option is more reliable, but will require a lot of time. First, the connecting parts are treated with sandpaper and degreased, and only then glue is applied to the outside of one pipe and inside the socket of the other. At the very end, we connect the pipes, twist the inserted pipe a little, and then squeeze them for a minute to secure them well. We carry out all manipulations with parts very quickly. And we leave our design until the glue dries.
3. We connect several blanks using bolts, having drilled holes in advance. This option is the most difficult, but ensures the durability of the structure.

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Interior decorations for every taste

Organizers

Those who are beginning to understand the basics of homemade art can easily and simply make original stands for stationery from pipes of different diameters. Manufacturing is possible by attaching it to a table (wall), having previously cut each part at an angle. For a portable option, the trimmings are glued together. If you wish, paint the finished coasters in your favorite color.

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The resulting stand for pens and pencils will perfectly decorate the table and create order and comfort on the desk.

Designs that act as shelves for books will highlight the refined taste of the apartment owner.

Frames for mirrors or photographs

A frame for a photo or a mirror, decorated with short sections of pipes of different widths, will add zest to the apartment. To do this, we lay out rings in an intricate pattern on cardboard and glue them together.

Shoe shelf

An interesting way to store shoes is with shelves made from a large number of homemade wide pipes. To manufacture the product, it is necessary to glue the parts together or fasten them with self-tapping screws. We attach the finished shoe rack to the plywood, and then fix it on the wall.

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Flower stands and pots

Flower pots on stands made of PVC pipes will look cute. Such a strong stand will create a living corner in the apartment.

You can make flower pots from small sections of sewer pipes. If you decorate them with paper, stickers or paper, it will be design know-how.

Decorative vase

You can decorate the interior of your apartment in an original way using long pipes, turning them into fashionable vases for dried or artificial flowers.

This craft can be presented as a souvenir for some important holiday.

If you use your imagination, then with the help of segments you will create many useful things: hangers, a trash can and much more.

Children's house in the yard

For children living in an apartment, the dacha may seem like a boring place. To make the process of addiction go as quickly and unnoticeably as possible, take care of creating a playground and a cozy house with your favorite toys.

Such a structure will be an excellent decoration for a garden or local area.

There are many options for making fairy-tale dwellings in the yard.

• tree
• plywood
• Fibreboard or chipboard
• polycarbonate
• vinyl siding
• pallets (pallets)
• waterproof fabric stretched over a frame made of PVC or wooden slats
• tree branches, etc.

There are many ideas for children's houses. The design can be based not only on images from the Internet, but also pictures from children's books. Add a slide and swing to the house.

It is better to place the pool further away, otherwise water will constantly get into the children's home. Drywall should not be used for the construction of roofs and walls - even if it is moisture-resistant, it will quickly swell in the rain.

For a children's playground, you must choose a well-visible place without drafts. You should not start construction in a low-lying area where rainwater constantly accumulates.

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate, used in the construction of greenhouses, will not work here. For a children's cottage for a summer house, you need to purchase colored plastic with a lesser degree of transparency.

House made of colored translucent polycarbonate

It is mounted on a frame made of metal, PVC pipes or wooden blocks:

Wooden building

Wooden house with an attached slide

The height of such a structure depends on the height of the child. But children grow quickly, so it’s better to build with reserves.

Tree house

Tree house for children

Pallet house

Wooden pallets (pallets) are an excellent building material. Since the strong boards in them are already knocked together, you can assemble the playhouse quite quickly. Although, if desired, the pallets can be completely disassembled and only boards can be used in construction.

Hut made of branches

House-tent made of willow branches

It is better to place a children's hut near the house so that the games take place in front of adults. Place it near a fence or in the shade of tall trees to protect the structure from drafts.

For construction, any types of branches of sufficient thickness are used:

Plastic pipes. Interior ideas

Crafts made from pipes look fresh and not hackneyed in the interior; a significant plus should be seen in the cost of the material. You can create unique things without investing just your time! Below are examples of what you can easily make from leftover pipes.

Work organizer

We advise you to start making crafts with the organizer. It couldn’t be simpler - cut the pipes at the same angle and glue them to a solid base. You can arrange them in a fancy shape, paint them in your favorite color, or leave them natural. Now the workplace will be in perfect order.

Frames for mirrors and openwork partition

To make a frame you will need pipes of different diameters, thick paper (cardboard), a jigsaw, glue and a mirror. Trace the outline of your mirror on cardboard and remove it. Now, cut the required number of pieces and create a beautiful frame for your mirror. In places of contact, spread the pieces with glue, ensure that the parts adhere to each other and leave the frame alone until the next day.

Using the same principle, you can make an openwork partition for zoning a living space. This design of large diameter circles looks beautiful.

Clothes hanger

There is a huge variety of hangers these days. It all depends on the task at hand. If you have a small hallway, then a stand-up hanger will be what you need; if you need to make a hanger for a child’s room, then a U-shaped one with a stable base and additional branches for hanging a backpack will be an excellent solution. For little money you will get a designer item! It should be noted that you can decorate the resulting product in a color that matches the interior.

Pots and vases for flowers

Crazy hands make cool flower pots from sewer pipes of large diameters, and flowerpots from thin ones. You can get a stylish composition from such flowerpots by installing them on a common base made of painted plywood. You can decorate the pots with stickers, you can paint them with acrylic paints and varnish them, you can print family photos on self-adhesive film and wrap homemade flowerpots.

Shoe shelf

Use the remaining pipe from the sewer wiring as a stylish shoe rack. The diameter of the pipe must be at least 150 mm so that you can comfortably place your pair of shoes. Cut the pipe into pieces 25-30 cm long (slightly longer than the length of the boots).

Assembling the box at home

Connect the floor and ceiling frames into a single structure - the box of the house - using tees. Place the 2 window crossbars (30 cm pipes) in place. Install the door lintel - a 45 cm pipe.

Assemble two gables of the house using tees and 90 cm pipes.

Connect the gables with a ridge - a 140 cm pipe. Glue the roof to the house box using a large amount of glue through the 45 degree corners. Wait a little while for the universal glue to dry completely.

Pipe connection methods

Plastic pipes are like construction parts. By combining pieces of different lengths and connecting them at different angles, you can get anything: a beginner will be glad that he built a simple hanger, and a professional can easily assemble a bunk bed. The main thing is to be able to connect pipes correctly, and then you can do any thing necessary in the household.

Plastic pipes are a collective name for water, sewer and heating pipes that are made from polymers. PVC and polypropylene pipes are in greatest demand. Sections of different lengths and diameters remain after the repair of utility networks in an apartment or country house, and, as a rule, are trashed in storage rooms, or rather, they were trashed until enterprising craftsmen began to use them for other purposes than their intended purpose. Plastic pipes are characterized by low weight, high strength and durability, they are easy to maintain and safe.

Polypropylene pipes are connected using a special welding machine. It is expensive - it is more profitable to rent it, and it will take a little time to learn how to use it. Compression fittings can be used for connection. In any case, the assembled product will not be disassembled.

When we talk about crafts made from plastic pipes, we usually mean PVC pipes, which can be connected to each other in the following ways:

• connection into a socket with a rubber seal. Manufacturers supply socket pipes with a rubber seal located at the end, thanks to which work on connecting pipes is carried out simply and quickly, and the joint is airtight. At the first stage, the bell of one pipe and the smooth part of the other are cleaned of dust and contaminants. A chamfer is removed from the smooth end of the pipe (an angle of 15 degrees, chamfer cutters can be used) and a mark is applied indicating the depth to which the pipe will go into the socket. The o-ring of the socket and the smooth part of the pipe are lubricated with silicone compound and one part is inserted into the other, focusing on the mark. For plumbing and drainage this is a good connection, but if you are assembling shelves or furniture, it is not rigid enough. The main advantages: simplicity and possibility of dismantling, therefore this connection is used for the construction of temporary buildings and things;
• adhesive connection. The ends of the pipes that need to be connected are chamfered (some simply treat the surface with sandpaper), then marks are applied indicating the depth of the fitting. The ends of the pipes are degreased with methylene chloride, then the adhesive is applied with a brush to the pipe and inside the chamfer or socket. The pipe is inserted into the fitting (or socket), turned ¼ turn for better distribution of the glue, then the elements can be pressed for 30-60 seconds. It is advisable to complete all work quickly. The remaining glue is immediately removed and the joint is allowed to dry for several hours. The process is more labor-intensive, but the joint is more reliable;
• flange connection. Individual sections are connected using special fittings. Before carrying out work, the ends of the pipes are cleaned. A flange is put on the cut, then a rubber gasket onto which the flange is pushed. The elements are connected using bolts with a mating flange. Then the bolts are tightened evenly, thereby achieving alignment of the flanges. The connection is reliable, the design is collapsible.

Once the technology for connecting plastic pipes has been mastered, we can assume that almost any craft can be made.

It is only important to draw a sketch or make a drawing in advance, and correctly calculate the length of all segments. You can build anything from such parts - we will list just a few ideas for DIY crafts from plastic pipes

Organizers for storing small items

If you have been planning to clean up your shed, workshop or garage for a long time, be sure to think about how you can use the pieces of plastic pipes remaining after repairs for this. Larger diameter pipes will help solve the problem of storing garden tools, and from smaller segments it will be possible to assemble an organizer for storing construction tools and other small items.

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Heating installation guide

Soldering technology for polypropylene pipes

Pre-prepare a diagram of the system wiring, installation of batteries, and connection of the boiler. In the future, you will perform all necessary work in accordance with this scheme.

The actual work of installing pipes is carried out in a few simple steps.

Welding time table for polypropylene pipes

Plastic pipe soldering machine

Second step

Calculate the length of the polypropylene pipe sections in each section of the heating system. Install the appropriate type of fitting.

Third step

Determine the required welding time for the joints. It depends on the diameter of the pipes used and is specified in the relevant reference literature. First bring all the elements of the heating system into the room and let them warm up to room temperature.

Fourth step

In accordance with the calculated data, mark the places where the pipes will be cut using a marker.

Make a cut using special scissors. Cut perpendicular to the surface.

Scissors for cutting polypropylene pipes

Wipe the sections with an alcohol solution and remove any dirt present with a dry cloth.

Seventh step

Take a soldering nozzle that matches the cross-sectional diameter of the pipes, degrease it, and then set it horizontally and let it heat up to 265 degrees.

Place the pipe and fitting into the heater holes, select the required heating time from the table and directly heat the elements being connected. After this, carefully remove the products, insert the pipe into the fitting and hold for the required time. It is better not to touch the elements being connected until they have cooled completely.

Using a similar scheme, solder all the pipes of the heating system, focusing on the drawings you have. Connect pipes to the heating device and radiators also according to the drawings.

To prevent pipes from sagging in the future, ensure that they are frequently attached to the surface using clips. For a polypropylene system, the optimal coolant temperature is 60 degrees.

Follow the recommendations received, and your propylene heating will serve flawlessly for many years.

Furniture for the nursery and more

As mentioned above, full-fledged furniture can be made from polypropylene pipes. If you decorate it correctly, then such an item will not look like a homemade item for the garden that accidentally ended up in the house. The list of furniture items that can be made from pipes is quite impressive:

• Tables and coffee tables.
• Chairs and armchairs.
• Racks, shelves and cabinets for household items, shoes and clothes.
• Hangers and dryers.
• Children's beds (including bunk beds) and playpens for babies.

Shelves and stands

Let's consider the process of manufacturing storage systems using the example of a bookshelf. For such furniture, you can get by only with pipes or additionally use boards or cut pieces of MDF or chipboard. In this case, what matters is the content that will be placed on the shelf. Books, for example, can be laid out freely on an “empty” shelf without a crossbar if its width is less than the width of the publication. And the filling will not fall. Using the same principle, you can make shelves and holder stands for shoes, magazines, dishes, lids, bottles, cups, cutting boards, magazines, and disks. This option is not suitable for those shelves on which contents of different shapes and sizes will be placed. Here you will have to use crossbars made of a different material, which will be secured to the “sides” made of tubes. Corner shelves for books will look stylish and unusual. To make them you will need pipes, plugs, bends and corners. The holder is assembled from fragments, arranging them in U-shaped zigzags. When the shelf is ready and secured, the books will be held on it by being supported by the pipe itself and the wall. The shelf is ideal for interiors decorated in loft style.

Coffee table

To make a coffee table you will need small diameter pipes, fittings and a tabletop. A glass lid will look stylish. The tube system will act as a support. They can be connected to each other according to a standard scheme, like four legs, or you can use your imagination and decorate the supporting part of the table with an intricacy of tubes, decorated with various fittings.

Clothes hanger and drying rack

Assembling a hanger or clothes dryer starts from the base. You will need four tubes for the legs. They are connected to each other using tee fittings. A crossbar tube is inserted into the side branch, which will increase the stability of the product, and two racks are inserted into the top branch. Plugs are put on the legs to prevent dust and dirt from getting inside. Additionally, the side posts can also be secured at the top with another crossbar, again using a tee fitting. “Hooks” are made from the same parts. The top rail is assembled entirely from T-fittings with plugs.

Rack for living room, hallway, pantry

In the racks, a base structure is made from polypropylene pipes, which is subsequently supplemented with wooden shelves. The resulting furniture will be uncluttered, relatively light, but at the same time durable and resistant to heavy weight loads. Since the material is insensitive to aggressive microclimates, it is universal. These racks can be used in the kitchen, bathroom, living room, hallway, nursery and pickle pantry. Since the loads on the furniture will be quite large, polypropylene pipes cannot be connected to each other using bolts or adhesives. In this case, it is better to resort to diffusion welding, which will ensure reliable connection of the fragments.

Playpen for children

A playpen for babies is necessary if the mother plans to do household chores when the child is nearby. This design will protect the little person, but will not limit his movements. The playpen is easy to make from polypropylene tubes. To work you will need:

• Tee and eight-angle fittings.
• Small diameter tubes.
• Scissors for cutting polypropylene.

The playpen is assembled very simply:

• First, the tubes are cut into fragments of the required length (small horizontal and long vertical “rods”).
• Then T-fittings are put on each rod on both sides.
• On the sides, short tubes are inserted into the connecting parts, two on each side.
• Now T-shaped fittings are put on them again, which are connected to the next rod at the bottom and top.

Then the wall of twigs is “wrapped” 90 degrees using corners.

Bunk bed

The bunk bed is assembled entirely from pipes and fittings. The sleeping area itself, where the mattress will lie, is strengthened with the help of short tubes, which are often placed from side to side. It is easy to make a neat ladder from the material. If the bed is for boys, then you can even attach a small horizontal bar to it for exercise in the morning. A workplace is set up below for one child. To do this, it is enough to assemble additional supports for the tabletop from tubes. If the baby is still very small, then the bed is decorated with high sides.

What can be made from unnecessary pipes?

Different pipes suit different options. In general, you can make a lot out of them: summer outdoor furniture (especially for children), devices for watering the garden or fastening greenhouses, shelves, floor lamps, hangers, vases and more.

There are various fasteners and adapters on sale, which allows you to make even complex crafts that might not immediately seem possible to create from such material yourself.

Mirror frame

Crafts made from cardboard tubes do not always reveal the material from which they are made by their appearance. They can be cut into rings and used as a decorative element. For example, this could be an original mirror frame, where such rings are glued to each other, creating a fancy pattern.

Furniture frame

Propylene pipes make good crafts that can withstand heavy weight. This makes them ideal frames for furniture. It will be enough to cover such a frame with fabric, and you will get a chair, table or couch. This often works out cheaper than purchased furniture, even if the pipes were purchased specifically for this purpose and were not left behind after renovation.

Watering the garden

Partially extra pipes can also play a similar role: if you dig them into the ground near the beds, then with their help you can carry out deep watering in hot weather, when any moisture evaporates from the surface quite quickly, without having time to reach the roots of the plants.

This function can be combined with the greenhouse frame if you make holes in the pipes in appropriate places to allow water to be poured through them. There are a huge number of photos of various crafts made from pipes, which demonstrates the popularity of this phenomenon.

However, for those who like to create something original with their own hands, this is great entertainment, which is also useful. Firstly, this allows you not to throw away building materials in vain, and secondly, many crafts turn out to be really useful in the household. Moreover, you can do both simple things and complex ones that require certain skills and abilities.

Sofa made of pallets

A sofa made from shipping pallets will easily fit into both the garden space and the home interior. Sometimes specimens are so pleasing that they “ask” to be brought into an urban setting. Making the product will not be difficult.

You don't need carpentry skills to do this. It's simple:

• take ready-made pallets;
• pallets are polished and joined with a corner;
• the frame is covered with an old mattress in a bright cover or a heap of pillows specially sewn for this purpose.

You can build a couch or a garden chaise lounge in a similar way. If you understand the intricacies of the process in more detail, you will get a magnificent swing.

Calculations and drawings

You can design a chair from pipes on a piece of paper or a personal computer. There is no need to make complex calculations, since the products have a simple design.

When planning your work, you should consider the following nuances:

1. Using the curvature factor. Curved fragments look more interesting and attractive than straight links. A chair with a sloping back will fit better into any interior. You can give the workpiece a curved shape by slowly heating it over an open flame. Then it is carefully bent and fixed until it cools completely. Another way is to use factory-made contours.
2. The length of the pipes is selected taking into account the fact that part of the workpiece will be immersed in the fitting. This distance is 20-50 mm depending on the type of plastic pipes. Before drawing up the drawing, you need to experimentally measure how far the links fit into the coupling opening.
3. It is better to take a sample that is comfortable to sit on as a basis for the project. You can supplement it with your own ideas. Please note that plastic bends under pressure. To increase the strength of the finished product, transverse ties are provided on the legs and seat. Reinforced plastic is much more practical than analogues without aluminum inserts.
4. The diagram is drawn to scale with an accuracy of 1 mm. It displays all the details, places and order of joining of workpieces to each other, couplers and partitions. An option is provided for cutting blanks, in which the amount of waste will be minimal.
5. If the workpieces are joined without glue or soldering, then the joint must be strengthened. To do this, screws are used, which are screwed in so that they tighten and fix both fragments. It is better to screw hardware on the underside of the pipe and from the back. This way they will be practically invisible.

Bird protection box for plants

By analogy with structures for greenhouses, “boxes” are also created, designed to protect garden and vegetable crops from birds and domestic animals roaming around the plots. However, in this case, instead of polyethylene film or spunbond, a special mesh is used. In addition to everything else, such a structure can easily turn into a frame on which you can stretch burlap or spunbond and then cover the young plant for the winter, without fear of damaging its thin and fragile branches.

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Homemade plastic pipes

• 1. Popular homemade plastic pipes
• 2. DIY pipe flower garden
• 3. Greenhouse made of plastic pipes
• 4. Small fence made of plastic pipe

You recently completed renovations and you still have scraps of plastic pipes - don’t rush to take them to the landfill. Perhaps, from the remains of the pipe, you will like some useful homemade product that will come in handy in the country house or on the balcony.

Most of the homemade products from plastic pipes that are presented in this article will not be difficult to assemble with your own hands. The only tools you will need are a screwdriver, a hacksaw or a grinder, as well as various hardware (screws, bolts and self-tapping screws). So, let's go.

Popular homemade products made from plastic pipes

It’s very easy to make a small chair or table with your own hands from scraps of plastic pipe. True, you need to have a soldering iron on hand for welding pipes and fittings with tees.

The process of making a chair from plastic pipes is quite simple:

1. First, using corners and a pipe, we solder two frames. The lower frame, which will be used under the seat, should be slightly smaller than the main support frame.

2. Next, we weld a U-shaped frame from pieces of pipe and corners, which will serve as a backrest holder.

3. We connect the frames at the intersection points (as in the picture) with bolts.

4. The seat of a homemade chair deserves special attention; it can be made from thick fabric or from scraps of plastic pipes. In the latter option, you will have to fasten each tube to each other with a strong rope, and then fix the seat to the frame.

DIY pipe flower garden

To make the next homemade product from plastic pipes, you will need a 110 sewer pipe or at least a 50 diameter pipe, tees and bends. If there is one pipe, without fittings, then it doesn’t matter, because it will be perfect for making a flower bed.

We take a pipe and make preliminary markings of where and how the holes for the flowers will be located. Using a small angle grinder (125 circle), we cut holes into which the plants could be planted.

In the case of assembling a flower bed from sewer tees and bends, the whole work is much simplified. For these purposes, you only need to connect one tee to another, and insert 110 corners along the edges of the structure.

If desired, a homemade flower bed made from pipes can be attached to the wall with clamps, and then the facade of your house will have an original look.

Greenhouse made of plastic pipes

Who hasn’t dreamed of owning a real greenhouse on their own country plot? In the case of homemade products made from plastic pipes, it is quite possible to make a greenhouse with your own hands. Moreover, in this case, you will be able to save a considerable amount, because factory greenhouses made of polycarbonate and other materials cost a lot of money.

To make a greenhouse from pipes, it is better to sketch out a simple drawing in advance with the dimensions and diameter of plastic products. As support posts for the greenhouse, it is recommended to use a pipe of at least 32-40 in diameter, while for jumpers, a 25 pipe is quite suitable.

It is best to start assembling a greenhouse from plastic pipes from the base; for this, four pipes are welded together through corners in the shape of a rectangle. Then, in each pipe, every 0.5 m, a tee is soldered into which the vertical guides of the greenhouse will be installed.

You should think in advance about strengthening the structure in the place where the door will be provided. After the frame is assembled, it will remain covered with thick polyethylene film, which, if the greenhouse is used correctly, will last for many years.

Small fence made of plastic pipe

You need a small fence that will not only be a barrier for stray animals, but also a real decoration of the site - no problem. Taking into account the fact that plastic does not rot or deteriorate when exposed to moisture, such a fence will last for many years.

To make a plastic fence, you will need a pipe, angles and tees into which vertical crossbars will be soldered. A pipe fence has a very simple design in the form of supports (they are made of thick pipes) and crossbars (vertical and horizontal) that are welded to the supports through tees with corners.

Upon completion of construction, a homemade fence made of plastic pipes can be painted with “silver” or other paint, at your discretion. Such a homemade product made from unnecessary pipes will become a real decoration for any suburban area.

The process of constructing a chair

Creating an original chair from plastic pipes is within the capabilities of any home craftsman or craftswoman. To work, you will need a minimum set of tools, which are likely to be found in every home and, of course, the remains of polypropylene pipes.

Step 1 - design of the future chair

At the first stage, you have to decide on the purpose of the chair and its design. If you decide to make a bright high chair for a child, you should definitely take into account the height of the little owner.

If you plan to use the stool in the kitchen or cottage, in order not to make a mistake with the size, be sure to measure the height of the existing furniture.

Those who have decided to try their hand at this creative and creative work for the first time may want to start by making the simplest design - a stool. This does not require a lot of skills and materials, and having coped with this task, you can begin to manufacture more complex structures.

For those who are already a little familiar with the technology of working with plastic pipes, you can try making a folding chair. When assembling such a homemade product, you need to take into account the weight of the owner so that the structure does not break during use.

In addition, folding chairs are used on various uneven surfaces (loose soil, sandy shore, slopes), so the structure must be stable.

Having decided on the homemade option, you can proceed to the next stage.

Step 2 - preparing tools and materials

Depending on what type of chair it was decided to assemble, the set of tools and materials may vary slightly.

But, basically, for work you will need:

• PVC pipes with a diameter of 25 to 32 mm - needed to create the frame of the structure;
• connecting fittings - for connecting plastic parts together;
• soldering iron for plastic pipes – if you don’t have one, you can use a lighter;
• a piece of thick plywood or thick fabric - depending on what type of chair was chosen;
• screws or self-tapping screws - to secure the seat (in the case of creating a stool);
• tape measure and pencil - to take the necessary measurements;
• pipe scissors - this tool can replace a hacksaw or a regular knife.

In addition to this set of tools and materials, you may need threads for sewing fabric (it is better to take reinforced ones, since the chair bears increased loads). It is also better to choose dense fabric.

If, in the case of creating children's chairs, you can use ordinary calico, then for folding stools for adults it is better to choose a more durable fabric - such as raincoat or tarpaulin.

Step 3 - assembling the product

Having prepared all the necessary materials, made a drawing and all the necessary measurements, you can begin cutting pipes and assembling the structure.

To make it more clear, we will look at the process of making polypropylene chairs with our own hands using the example of the three most common designs.

Option No. 1 - kitchen stool

It will not be difficult to build a kitchen stool even for those who have never held a pipe soldering iron in their hands.

To build this homemade product you will need the following set of materials:

• polypropylene pipes with a diameter of 25 mm - the length will depend on the height of the product;
• connecting fittings: cross – 2 pcs, tees – 8 pcs, plugs – 8 pcs; it is better to take the latter without thread;
• a piece of plywood or board suitable in size for the seat of the chair;
• self-tapping screws for securing the seat;
• varnish or paint of a suitable shade.

Having prepared all the necessary materials and armed with a set of tools, you can begin making a kitchen stool.

1. The basis of the chair is the crosspiece. To make it, you need to connect a cross, 4 pieces of pipe and 4 tees. The length of the pipe must be taken with a margin, taking into account the distance for soldering the parts. In size, the cross should be slightly smaller than the size of the seat
2. The next step is to make the frame of the stool. To do this, using polypropylene pipes of the required length, we connect both crosses together. The presence of plugs allows you to adjust the height of the product if there were inaccuracies in the calculations
3. The seat of the stool can be made from a piece of plywood or board, having previously sanded it. Having decided on the size, the seat of the desired shape is cut out using a jigsaw, and then sanded around the perimeter. To attach to the frame, 4 holes are drilled for self-tapping screws so that they coincide with the frame
4. At the last stage, we screw the seat to the frame using self-tapping screws and check the stability of the chair. If desired, the product can be varnished or painted in a color suitable for the interior.

As a rule, the standard size of a chair seat is 35*35 or 30*30 cm. For cutting, it is better to use a jigsaw, but if you don’t have one on the farm, a regular hacksaw will do.

New Year's decor

You can make an unusual wall-mounted tree from polypropylene pipes if you don’t have an artificial prefabricated beauty at hand, and the chimes are about to strike midnight. A tree is assembled from “rings” into which tubes are cut. They are connected to each other, giving the shape of a Christmas tree. It is better to use tubes of different diameters. Each ring is painted a specific shade. To add a festive touch to the craft, it is additionally covered with glitter. Each “ring” is filled with a New Year’s toy. Some can be filled with miniature gifts. By the way, this way it’s easy to “hide” gifts from children and turn their search into an exciting game. The New Year's wreath on the front door is also made from “rings”. To make the decoration catch the eye of passers-by and guests, it is designed according to the principle of contrasts. For example, they use only white rings, into which they selectively place bright New Year's balls and toys within one or two shades.

Recommendations for making crafts

Pipes are a fairly convenient material for making any product. The process is similar to assembling a children's construction set, only a special tool is used to connect individual elements to each other - an iron for soldering polypropylene.

To make any craft, you will need the following materials:

• pipes of the same or different diameters;
• fittings , if the design involves connecting elements to each other;
• paint for plastic products;
• pieces of fabric , mesh;
• bolts or self-tapping screws , if mobility of individual elements or fastening of the pipe to the wall is required;
• various decorative elements - twine, stars, stones, etc.

As for tools, if you don’t have an iron, you can replace it with a torch. True, in order to use it to heat pipes to soldering temperature, you will first have to practice.

Depending on the type of plastic you will use, you can use a special glue designed for cold welding.

To be sure of the reliability of the connection, you should purchase glue from trusted brands:

• Tangit , Germany;
• Griffon , Holland;
• Gebsoplast , France.

Also, to prepare pipe sections of the required size, you will need a pipe cutter, tape measure, marker, paper and pencil for sketching the general contours and dimensions of the craft to be assembled.

If you plan to paint your homemade product, then purchase special paint for polypropylene.

Another important tip concerns strengthening the plastic structure - if the craft is subject to significant loads, you need to thread a metal or wooden rod inside the hollow pipe. For example, if we are talking about a hanger, a bed, racks for storing boxes with various things in a closet.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

The author of the video shares his experience of making a clothes dryer using an iron:

Making a stand and table using a conventional pipe welding torch:

Plastic pipes are suitable not only for arranging communications. From them you can assemble many useful products and devices for the home. The manufacturing process is extremely simple and exciting - reminiscent of assembling a children's construction set .

So that friends and acquaintances do not suspect a pipe in the finished homemade product, you will have to use paints and various decoration options.

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Beautiful bows

You can make a beautiful bow from a PVC pipe - give it to a friend or have fun yourself, testing your accuracy. A practical guide can be read here or here.

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