Almost always, after construction or repair work, pipe scraps, or even whole products, remain. It is a pity to throw them away, and keeping an indefinite time means freeing up a certain space for them, which can be used more practically.
There is a good way out of this situation, which will appeal to lovers of needlework - to make crafts from the pipe with their own hands.
At first glance, it may seem that this is impossible, however, it is possible to create creative and original products from such material. In addition, the lesson will be exciting, interesting and beneficial in any household.
Connection methods
You can often hear the expression that modern building materials are a constructor for adults. If you learn how to properly assemble this "constructor", you can make an object of almost any design.
You can even make crafts out of cardboard tubes, but it's better to use a stronger material such as plastic. Products from this material:
- Are durable;
- Elastic;
- Does not require mandatory painting.
You can connect pipes to realize a creative idea in many ways, the most common are made using:
- Glue;
- Heating device;
- Detachable and one-piece fittings;
- Flanges;
- Sockets;
- Adapters.
Interior
Do-it-yourself crafts from plastic pipes into the room look very original and can surprise anyone, despite their cost.
Many pieces of furniture, work accessories, wall decorations, etc. can be crafted. Here are some examples:
Work organizer
It is recommended to make your first craft from propylene pipes - an organizer, since this product is quite simple to manufacture. Need to:
- Take pieces of pipes of different lengths (you can have different diameters) and cut them at the same angle;
- Clean from shavings and other debris;
- Paint it in any colors (when painting, degrease their surface) or leave it in its natural form;
- Allow to dry;
- Arrange them as it is more convenient (more often long cuts are placed in the center, short ones - along the edges and form a circle);
- Glue the scraps together;
- Glue the structure to a solid base.
Everything! You can put stationery in the organizer.
Frame
To create a unique frame for framing a mirror, painting or portrait, you will need:
- Tubes of different diameters;
- Cardboard or thick paper;
- Glue;
- Jigsaw.
Work process:
- Draw a contour on cardboard (let's say mirrors) and remove it;
- Cut the required number of pieces from the pipes;
- Arranging them in a certain order, form a beautiful frame;
- Glue the elements together;
- Let the frame dry for about a day.
Openwork partition
According to the principle of making a frame, you can build an interior partition that will divide the room into certain zones.
Elements of pipes will need a large diameter, they can also serve as shelves where you can place beautiful souvenirs, figurines and other trifles of aesthetic appearance.
Shelf for shoes
If there are pipe elements from the installation of communications with a diameter of at least 150 mm, then you can create a convenient structure for shoes. You just need:
- Cut pipe elements about 30cm in length;
- Pick up the base and fix the fragments glued together on it;
- Install near a wall or other suitable location.
Product dimensions depend on the number of pairs of shoes and the area of the room.A pair of shoes will fit freely in each cell of this diameter and length.
For kids
If a baby has appeared in the family, then do not rush to acquire various accessories, but try to use your imagination and create useful items for the child with your own hands.
Arena
The structure can contain many elements, therefore, first of all, you need to sketch out a diagram of the future arena with all dimensions. Following the plans, calculate the required amount of material. In addition to pipes, you will need:
- Reliable foundation;
- Rods
- Connectors, both straight and angled;
- Other elements, depending on the design itself.
Particular attention must be paid to the distance between the rods so that the child cannot slip out of a safe place and line of sight.
Swing
It is recommended to make such a structure from reinforced plastic pipes, since everything here is related to the safety of the child. Also, when working, you need to pay attention to every detail.
You need to act only if you are sure of the strength and correctness of each connection. It is also necessary to take into account the weight of children who may be using this "attraction".
If you do everything right, you get a very beautiful, neat and useful structure for children. Better to use professional-designed circuits.
For giving
Many summer residents use plastic pipes not only for their intended purpose, but also as material for homemade useful things.
Ideas for country house crafts from pipes surprise with practicality, variety and originality.
Fences
PVC pipes can serve as the basis for blocking off the entire land plot or only part of it. They can also enclose a garden or vegetable garden, make screens and zone the territory.
Pipes can be used as a mesh frame, fences, enclosures, poultry dwellings, etc.
Watering the garden
Surplus building material can play a role similar to their intended purpose. The pipe can be dug in next to the beds, having previously drilled holes in it at the desired distance.
Plug one end, and connect a hose with adjustable water supply to the other. From several pipes, you can create a whole system of irrigation for the entire garden. This system can be used in greenhouses and greenhouses.
Having shown a little ingenuity, you can make a portable washbasin, it will be incredibly useful when working in the country.
With the help of such a wonderful material as pipes, you can realize the most daring ideas. In the photo of pipe crafts, you can visually see how unexpected the results of creation, imagination and the application of small efforts can be.
Photo of handicrafts from pipes
