A zealous owner never throws away the remnants of materials after repairs. Even pipe cuts and the remaining over-purchased fittings will find a use. Crafts from polypropylene pipes are a great way to realize your fantasies and make useful household items with your own hands.
Useful designs for the garden plot
The use of plastic pipes for the garden
A greenhouse made of polypropylene pipes will replace an outdated structure made of wood or metal, which requires annual painting (wood rots quickly and metal rusts). Once having built a greenhouse frame from polypropylene pipes, you can forget about the need for maintenance, repair and painting for many years. It is enough to stretch a new plastic film once a year and the greenhouse is ready for use.
Necessary materials:
- pipes made of polypropylene of the required length (the number depends on the installation step of the arcs and the length of the future greenhouse);
- cement;
- sand;
- polyethylene film.
Assembly steps:
- Concrete one end of each pipe at the selected spacing (usually 1m).
- Bend the fixed pipes.
- Concrete the other end of each pipe.
- If desired, you can fix the arcs together with a longitudinal pipe using clamps. This will give the structure the necessary rigidity.
- Cover the frame with plastic wrap.
A home-made greenhouse made of polypropylene pipes can also be made in another way, if you use PP tees to fasten the pipes together.
Instead of a film, polycarbonate can be used. This will make the greenhouse more expensive, but you won’t have to make a constriction every year and buy a new film.
A greenhouse made of polypropylene pipes can be made collapsible. It is convenient to assemble such a structure in the spring, plant seedlings, and then, when the seedlings are planted in a permanent place, disassemble and put them in a shed for storage.
- Prepare pipes of the required length.
- Drive metal bars into the ground through a certain selected step.
- Put each pipe with one end on the bar.
- Bend each pipe into an arc.
- Put the other end of the pipe on the bar.
- Cover with foil.
If there is not enough space on the site, then multi-tiered beds are made of polypropylene pipes. The structure in cross section can be in the form of a triangle or a rectangle.
The device of multi-tiered beds:
- A frame is assembled - a holder for beds from pipes of large or medium diameter.
- Beds are being made. For this, large-diameter PP pipes are taken. From horizontally located pipes, the top is cut off (less than half a diameter) along the entire length. Holes are drilled at regular intervals in the lower part.
- Pipe-beds are fixed to the frame.
- A layer of drainage is poured at the bottom, and then a layer of earth.
- Plants are planted.
The main advantages of multi-tiered beds:
- They take up little space.
- The soil is not waterlogged, thanks to the holes in the lower part and the drainage layer. Plants do not get sick, the roots do not rot.
- Plants do not shade each other.
- Ease of construction.
- Ease of disassembly and assembly.
- Durability.
Having made and installed such a bed on the balcony with your own hands, you will always have fresh greens on the table.
Plastic gazebos in the garden
The location of gazebos in the open air places high demands on the material for manufacturing.
Material requirements:
- resistance to temperature extremes;
- resistance to corrosion;
- moisture resistance;
- strength;
- small specific gravity.
All these requirements are met by products made of polypropylene pipes.
plastic furniture
Furniture made of polypropylene pipes is durable, as the service life of the material is about 50 years. Products are lightweight and easy to assemble. The main tool is a soldering iron for pipes.
Design creative ideas will help to make stylish furniture that can decorate any room.
Children's furniture
It is usually difficult for young families to immediately withdraw a large sum from the budget for the purchase of ready-made furniture for a children's room. In addition, affordable furniture is quite bulky. An alternative would be self-assembled furniture from pipes and connecting elements. The future owner can also take part in the development of the sketch and assembly. Such furniture has all the advantages inherent in PP pipes.
Plastic furniture is especially suitable for giving and relaxing outside the city.
Pipe shelves
The main structural elements are pipes and couplings. The shelf holder is a frame made of polypropylene pipes. Shelves made of plywood can be installed on the holders by fixing them with self-tapping screws. And you can use the design without plywood. Books are placed directly on the holders, resting against the wall. If you are a fan of minimalism, then these bookshelves are for you.
high chair
Required materials and tools:
- pipes of medium diameter;
- fittings of the required configuration;
- plywood;
- foam rubber (optional);
- upholstery fabric;
- wood saw;
- soldering iron for plastic soldering;
- stapler for upholstery work with staples (instead of a stapler with staples, you can use a hammer and small cloves with washers from pieces of a plastic bottle);
- self-tapping screws.
Manufacturing steps:
- Legs are assembled from pipes and fittings using a soldering iron.
- A square of the desired size is cut out of plywood, a piece of foam rubber is laid on it and upholstery fabric is placed on top. A piece of upholstery fabric should be large enough to be folded over and stapled from the inside using a stapler.
- The seat is attached to the legs with self-tapping screws.
- You can also make a back.
A properly made chair made of polypropylene pipes will turn out to be quite durable and comfortable.
Little things for everyday life
To make convenient organizers for all sorts of little things, you need to pick up pipe trimmings of the same diameter. One end can be cut at an angle for easy fixing.
Large diameter pipe cuts can be used to store shoes. Such shoe stands will save a lot of space in a small hallway, shoes will not be stored in bulk, and each pair will have its own cell.
A convenient multi-tiered clothes dryer is a necessary thing in the household. If you make such a dryer from polypropylene pipes with your own hands, then the resulting design will be stable and reliable. It will not be carried away or overturned by a gust of wind. Constantly being in the open air, such a design does not rust and does not rot, it does not need any maintenance at all.
The simplest product is the clothes hangers necessary in the household. For manufacturing, you will need 3 pieces of pipe - 2 of the same length and 1 a third longer. All three segments are strung on a strong twine. The ends of the string must be tied. A wire hook can be attached to the upper corner of the isosceles triangle, if it is at hand. Otherwise, you must leave the end of the twine of the desired length. Shoulders are ready.
Environmental friendliness, durability, lightness make crafts from polypropylene pipes in demand. And the ease of installation will allow everyone, using a little imagination, to make the necessary household item.
Either from a desire to save money, or from an overabundance of imagination, our people have learned to benefit from those objects and things that a pedantic European would have sent to a landfill long ago. Greenhouses are built and palm trees are made, cute garden figurines are made of, and any garden furniture can be assembled from. Scraps of plastic pipes left after repair can also be used to good use. They make the simplest decorative things, beds, chairs and even greenhouses - there is a huge scope for imagination, and we have collected only the most interesting ideas for crafts from plastic pipes that can serve as a guide to action or a source of inspiration.
Pipe connection methods
Plastic pipes are like designer parts. By combining segments of different lengths and connecting them at different angles, you can get anything: a beginner will be glad that he built the simplest hanger, and a professional will easily assemble a bunk bed. The main thing is to be able to connect the pipes correctly, and then it will be possible to do any thing necessary in the household.
Plastic pipes are a collective name, and which are made from polymers. The greatest demand is and. Segments of different lengths and diameters remain after the repair of engineering networks in an apartment or in a country house, and, as a rule, they are cluttered in pantries, or rather cluttered, until enterprising craftsmen began to use them for other 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 work with it. You can use compression fittings to connect. In any case, the assembled product will be non-separable.
When it comes to plastic pipe crafts, usually refers to PVC pipes, which can connect with each other in the following ways:
- socket connection with rubber seal. Manufacturers supply socket pipes with a rubber seal located at the end, thanks to which the work on connecting pipes is carried out simply and quickly, and the joint is sealed. At the first stage, the socket of one pipe and the smooth part of the other are cleaned of dust and dirt. A chamfer is removed from the smooth end of the pipe (an angle of 15 degrees, chamfering cutters can be used) and a mark is applied indicating the depth to which the pipe will enter the socket. The sealing ring of the socket and the smooth part of the pipe are lubricated with a silicone compound and inserted one part into the other, focusing on the mark. For plumbing and sewerage, this is a good connection, but if you are assembling shelves or furniture, then it is not rigid enough. The main advantages: simplicity and the possibility of dismantling, therefore, such a connection is used for the construction of temporary buildings and things;
- adhesive connection. The ends of the pipes to be connected are chamfered (some just sand the surface), then marks are made 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), rotated ¼ turn for better distribution of the adhesive, then the elements can be pressed for 30-60 seconds. It is desirable to carry out all work quickly. The remaining glue is immediately removed, and the connection is allowed to dry for several hours. The process is more laborious, but the joint is more reliable;
- flange connection. Separate sections are connected using special fittings. Before performing 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 by means of bolts with a counter flange. Then the bolts are evenly tightened, due to which the alignment of the flanges is achieved. The connection is reliable, the design is collapsible.
When the technology of connecting plastic pipes is mastered, we can assume that almost any craft can be done. It is only important to draw a sketch in advance or make a drawing, and correctly calculate the length of all segments. You can build anything from such parts - we will list only some ideas for crafts from plastic pipes with our own hands.
No. 1. Organizer
The most unpretentious way to use the remains of plastic pipes. You can take pipes of small and medium diameter, even segments of small length will fit. The first option is a mobile organizer. It is enough to cut segments of different heights and glue them together in an arbitrary order or following some pattern (for example, one higher segment in the center, the rest around it). Such a stand is suitable for storing stationery near the desktop or for organizing all kinds of bolts and other fasteners in the workshop. 
The second option is stationary. On the one hand, the pipe must be cut at an angle (the most popular option is 45 degrees, but it can be less if small elements are stored). Then the cut elements are attached to a vertical surface using. You can mount the organizer elements on a wall or a specially installed board.
No. 2. Decorative frame or partition
Thin rings, which are easy to obtain when cutting plastic pipes, are a versatile material for creating decor. You can use pipes of different diameters - it's even more interesting. Plastic rings make a wonderful frame. It is enough to draw a layout of the future product on paper in advance and glue individual rings directly on it. From them you can get both a strict symmetrical pattern, and something chaotic. If you then paint it, then such a frame for a mirror or a picture can hardly be called a simple craft - it will be a cool designer thing. 
Similarly, you can get a decorative partition. Gluing, of course, will take a little longer, but the effort is worth it. The partition will look very interesting, weigh a little and come in handy, for example, to delimit zones in the bathroom.
No. 3. Shoe rack and wine bottle holder
There are a lot of options to organize the storage of clothes using plastic pipes, and all these crafts are quite simple to implement. 
No. 8. Rack for living room, hallway, pantry
By connecting several pipe sections in the required order, you can get a practical and inexpensive rack that will fully satisfy your needs in terms of size, shape and configuration. It can be both quite modest in size, and a real giant. If the rack is located in the living room, then the pipes can be painted, and glass or plywood can be used as countertops. When it comes to or a workshop, there is no particular need for decoration. 
No. 9. Football goal
If the summer cottage has, then you can build a small football goal. Only a few connections will need to be made, but before that, of course, everything will have to be carefully calculated and measured. When the frame is ready, a mesh is put on it, and the gate is ready. When the kids grow up, the product can be disassembled, and the pipes can be reused to create other crafts. 
Similarly, you can make a small children's playhouse. We all once loved to build huts, gather there with a company and play. It was especially cozy and mysterious. The frame for the house of pipes is made elementary. Children will only have to throw a thick fabric over it and enjoy their own little castle. 
No. 10. Arena for children
There is nothing complicated in the design of the playpen. However, the finished product in the store is not cheap. A budget alternative is available to those who have a decent amount of plastic pipes in stock, the time and desire to learn how to connect individual segments into a single structure. For manufacturing, you will need a lot of pipes, so home craftsmen advise you to just buy them in a store - it will still turn out cheaper than a ready-made arena, and the pipes can then be reused. 
After the arena scheme has been created with an indication of its dimensions, pipes are cut. Vertical partitions are interconnected by short horizontal sections of pipes at the top and bottom. However, variations are possible in the design of the arena. 
No. 11. Chairs made of plastic pipes
Here you will need already confident skills in connecting individual pipe sections. Depending on your desire and degree of preparation, you can make a simple children's stool, as well as a comfortable chair for adults, or even an armchair. After the frame is ready, the seat is made. It can be woven from thread, rope, or use a dense fabric. Then you can put soft pillows on top. Having mastered the manufacturing technique, it will be possible to build almost all the furniture for a summer residence. 
No. 12. bunk bed
Yes, it is quite possible to assemble a frame for from ordinary plastic pipes. Not only supporting elements are made of pipes, but also a ladder, and, of course, lamellas under. The level of complexity here is increased, it is better to take up the work for those who have already tried their hand at making simpler crafts. Do not neglect drawing up a drawing and scrupulous measurements.
A bed made in this way will be a real find for a country house of a small area, because not everyone can afford to buy a ready-made bunk bed for the dacha, but somehow it is necessary to solve the placement problem. 
No. 13. garden arch
How beautiful the arches entwined with plants and flowers look in the garden. The main difficulty in making a garden arch from plastic pipes is that individual segments will have to be bent. The easiest way to give the necessary shape to the pipes is with a gas burner. A separate section is heated to a state where the material will succumb to deformation, then it is given the necessary shape. Someone decides not to bother and just connect several pipe sections at an angle. Then the upper part of the arch will resemble a trapezoid or a polygon in shape. Between the two arched vaults, horizontal elements are attached so that in the future the arch will be as much as possible covered with greenery. Do not forget to securely fix the structure in the soil. 
No. 14. Alcove
Building with plastic pipes is much easier than anyone can imagine. If you take long enough segments, then you don’t even have to connect anything. Two pipes of the required length are arched and fixed to the ground. The distance between the elements of the future frame should be such that a dining table or other items fit. It remains only, and everything is ready.
The design of the gazebo may be slightly different, resembling a house in shape. In this case, you will have to connect individual elements. 
No. 15. carport
The design itself is simple, but the difficulties can be associated with a decent size of the canopy, because it must be wide and high enough so that the car can safely hide under it. The frame is assembled with special care, fastened to the ground and to the adjacent wall, if any, covered with a dense awning fabric on top, which will protect the car from the scorching sun and rain. To call this product a handicraft, even the tongue does not turn - this is already a small architectural form. 
No. 16. Greenhouse
A small greenhouse is done elementarily. You will need a few pipes, there will also not be very many connections. After the frame is assembled and fixed in the ground, it remains only to cover it with agrofibre. It will be possible to make such a greenhouse in just a couple of hours, and the benefits from it will be enormous. 
No. 17. Greenhouse made of plastic pipes
A full-fledged build, of course, is more difficult than a greenhouse. It will take a lot more material, and it will take a lot of time. The size of the greenhouse can be almost any. The procedure is as follows:
From pipes, you can make a frame for a greenhouse of almost any shape, but the arched one remains the most preferable. 
No. 18. seedling containers
If in the country every square meter counts, then it's time to implement the idea of vertical gardens. Thus, it is convenient to grow greens and some berries. Scraps of plastic sewer pipes will make excellent containers if you cut holes in them in advance for seedlings and the outflow of excess water. It remains only to fill the soil containers and place the vertical beds one above the other. You can attach them again to the stand of plastic pipes. Some connect the beds with ropes and hang them from the wall - there are many options. 
Did you know that PVC plastic pipes can be used not only for their intended purpose, but also for additional designs and simple DIY crafts. In fact, they are also used as shelving, furniture, various decorative ornaments and accessories. Therefore, if you have extra plastic pipes available, do not rush to throw them away. Better try to create crafts for the home or garden.
The first thing you can try to make from pipes with the addition of wood is a low table. It is used in the country house or in the garden.
Table made of PVC pipes and wood 
Unusual dining table made of plastic pipes Rack made of wood and plastic pipes
Another of the items that is made of PVC plastic pipes. It's perfect for a garage or closet. Looks quite interesting and stylish. You can store various small things.
Do-it-yourself PVC pipe rack for a pantry As an option, make a shelving for the apartment, which will be able to put an audio system, TV, souvenirs and books.
Rack for the hall from plastic pipes An unusual version of the rack will also be of interest to you and others. One gets the impression that it was specially designed for some specific items. Additionally, it is possible to decorate everything with beautiful accessories.
Rack of pipes and boards in the interior Coffee table with top
In this version, the pipes will be used as legs. So that they can withstand, it is recommended to strengthen the glass countertop further.
Coffee table made of PVC pipes and glass Canopy bed
Another extraordinary way to use PVC pipes. It can be as a decor in the country.
Bed with a frame made of pipes in the interior Pipe canopy
The canopy over the bed can also be made of plastic pipes.
Beautiful canopy over a crib made of old pipes Towel hanger
It will be a great addition to any kind of home. It will look not only interesting, but also become a practical thing that you can use.
DIY towel dryer - crafts from PVC pipes to give Children's chairs
Lovely little chairs for kids. The frame is made of PVC pipes, and the seat can be woven from ordinary threads.
Chairs for children from pipes and threads Camping chairs
Small chairs for nature or hiking will become simply indispensable. They are made quickly and take up little space.
Outdoor chairs Arena for children
With the help of PVC pipes, build a frame where your children can play. This will be the so-called play area, which can be placed in the garden or in the country.
Place for children's games made of pipes bar counter
Using an ordinary PVC plastic pipe, you can create an entire resort, which will have a bar counter painted in the form of bamboo or other exotic curiosities. There is a chance to arrange a whole party dedicated to this topic.
Bar counter made of PVC plastic pipes Children's easel
A lightweight tablet made of pipes and paper is perfect for your children to have fun.
Extraordinary "tablet" made of PVC Organizer made of plastic pipes
A desk organizer made and painted in any of the colors of the palette will help to bring order to your desktop.
A simple organizer for a table made from scraps of plastic pipes You can make the same organizer in the bathroom. Now all toothbrushes, pastes and other bath accessories will always be in their places.
Bathroom organizer shoe rack
The shoe compartment made of plastic tubes will securely store your shoes in a specially designated place.
Organizer for shoes in the hallway from large pipes wine shelf
This is a good option for using pipes as not only shelves, but also a whole cabinet for wine or other bottles.
DIY wine shelf Laptop stand
Easy to make and use. From now on, working on a laptop will only be a joy.
Functional laptop stand Cornice for tulle and curtains
You won’t believe it, but a craft made of plastic pipes in the form of a cornice will look not only bright and creative, but also very extraordinary. The ego can be painted or simply decorated with various decorative elements as desired.
Cornice for curtains in the apartment PVC pipe house decor
Another option for using PVC pipes is to cut them into rings and use them as decoration for chests of drawers, tables, hangers, cabinets and any other furniture in the house.
Dresser decoration with PVC plastic pipes mirror frame
Similarly, you can cut the pipe into rings, lay out a picture or frame from them, and thus arrange a mirror.
Mirror frame made of pipe rings piggy bank
An original approach to the use of PVC plastic pipes. It is quite possible to build such a piggy bank for a gift, or use it as a souvenir at home.
original piggy bank Vase
It can be presented for any holiday. Fasten the PVC pipe at the base, decorate as desired and place flowers in a vase.
Personal vase as a gift Lamp-bone from a pipe
It is done quickly, but it looks very extraordinary.
PVC pipe lamp Bracelet
Believe it or not, few people will guess what such a bracelet is actually made of. Using PVC tubes and a little imagination, you can achieve not such heights in the manufacture of jewelry.
DIY pipe bracelet plant pot
One of the most common uses for pipes.
Pot for home plants do it yourself These are not all the options for crafts that can be made from pipes. But there are enough of them to become interested in this art, and continue to practice in the performance of various kinds of handicrafts.
Master class "Greenhouse made of PVC pipes"
If you have a garden and a vegetable garden, you no doubt know that using a greenhouse as a place where certain plants can be is very important. Therefore, we will try to make such greenhouse conditions from PVC plastic pipes with our own hands.
Greenhouse made of arched PVC pipes For work, we need the following materials:
- PVC pipes with a diameter of 25mm.
- Tee and cross for our pipes. It is also worth stocking up on oblique tees.
- Armature, wooden board, metal strip.
- A hacksaw that is suitable for cutting wood or metal.
- Welding machine for plastic pipes.
- Screwdriver and screwdriver.
- Self-tapping screws, hammer, nails, tape measure and building level.
Work steps process
- First we need to take boards of the right size. The length is optional, the width is preferably about 20 cm. They will definitely need to be thoroughly soaked with an antiseptic.
- We install a rectangle of boards on the previously leveled ground, fixing it at the corners with reinforcement, which we drive into the ground. It must be in the correct shape. We can check this using the diagonal of the inner rectangle.
- Next, we need to fix on the sides (those that are longer) pieces of reinforcement in such a way that we have 50-70 cm left on the surface of the earth. It is on them that the arcs will be attached.
- We divide the width of the base approximately in half, while marking the middle of the board with a marker. From it we must retreat 40 cm to each side, while we also hammer the board from the outside.
Pipe preparation and installation process
To get a full-fledged arc, we will need to weld two pieces of pipe. They should be approximately 30 cm each. In the middle we insert a cross. We fasten the outer parts with plastic tees.
The arcs are installed according to the principle of putting the end of the pipe on the reinforcement, which is located among the two long sides of the base.
The process of mounting the arc on the reinforcement Next is the installation of the central stiffener, which will keep the structure in balance. It is made from pieces of pipes 85 cm long. and welded in the middle between the cross and the central tee. It is fixed directly on a wooden base with self-tapping screws and metal clamps.
The final step will be the process of creating doors and windows. You need to first think about where exactly it is best to place them. Usually, doors will be installed at the end of the greenhouse to allow ventilation. In the opposite part of the door, you can install a window.
View of the greenhouse from the middle The covering of the greenhouse from pipes can be polyethylene or polycarbonate. Basically, this kind of greenhouse will be used seasonally, as it is not quite suitable for all seasons.
It can be noted that the most popular size for an average greenhouse will be an option of approximately 3.82m. at 6.3m. It is optimal and functional in operation.
Summing up, it can be noted that there are a lot of interesting ideas related to crafts made from PVC plastic pipes. The main thing is to decide what exactly you need, and just try to do it yourself. These can be ordinary souvenirs in the form of piggy banks or bracelets, or designs like furniture and greenhouses.
We also recommend viewing.
It is difficult to list all the products that you can do with your own hands, having only fragments of building materials at hand, as well as fasteners for connecting them. Using such raw materials, you can create incredible and necessary things.
There are really countless ideas for creating crafts from simple hollow objects. It can be both ordinary organizers for organizing the workspace and stands for a laptop or tablet, as well as designer masterpieces (chairs, beds, coffee tables and other furniture) that emphasize the individuality of a person.
Do-it-yourself items and products are the most suitable activity for people with a rich imagination. At the same time, they do not have to purchase tools and tools for the production of homemade plastic crafts, because such materials can be joined quite simply.
Such designs can be:
- Collapsible, the installation process of which is simplified, connectors, angles and tees.
- One-piece, for the assembly of which you will need for plastic or bolts.
And, if the second method is more suitable for stationary interior products, then craftsmen interested in the production of seasonal items turn to the first installation method. For example: a folding fishing chair, a greenhouse, a canopy and an arbor, a garden swing, etc. Such structures can be easily assembled in anticipation of the season, and then put away for storage without worrying that they will deteriorate in winter.
Crafts from hollow PVC pipes have a huge number of advantages. Among the main ones are the durability of raw materials and the aesthetic appearance of finished products. It is also important, which is a great temptation for many who want to try their hand at creating universal plastic items.
Other benefits include:
- and operation.
- Structural strength due to the high density of raw materials.
- A variety of options for crafts (configurations, sizes, appearance).
- The ability to create exclusive author's items, which can later be put up for sale or presented as a gift.
- Absolute safety and non-toxicity of raw materials, allowing the use of crafts in a variety of rooms and conditions.
Whatever you decide to create a design, you should remember that the main raw materials (pipe cuts) can be acquired quite easily, but you will have to prepare fasteners and tools in advance. The same bolts, plugs and fittings - you will need to pre-calculate how many of these or other parts will be needed.
In addition, it is also necessary to prepare auxiliary tools that can be useful in the process of creating an exclusive:
- pencil and ruler / tape measure;
- drill and screwdriver;
- glue or screws.
If you decide to bend materials to obtain a product of a certain shape, first consider how you can achieve the desired result. In general, crafts from fragments of plastic pipes are made easily and simply, as you can see by reading this article to the end.
Ideas for preschool
Very often, PVC pipes are used as the most optimal raw material for the manufacture of furniture and household items for children. For example, small chairs, low tables, screens for playing areas, football goals for outdoor games, etc. are very popular. There are many more useful and interesting things for the manufacture of which inexpensive PVC pipes are suitable.
For example, to organize leisure activities for children in kindergarten, you can make a mobile puppet theater yourself. Moreover, you only need a few pieces of pipe and connecting elements to create a frame-frame, as well as matter for a curtain. The result can be a very attractive, and most importantly, an invention that is necessary for a kindergarten.
The frame can be made in the form of a screen of two bearing supports, two lintels and a floor frame of four tubes, as shown in the photo below on the left. You can also make a more complex design with your own hands - a screen of three sections, the manufacture of which will require a little more consumables and time.
No less relevant devices made of PVC pipes for organizing children's leisure in kindergarten:
- developing stand (business board);
- washing for hands or toys;
- bed for dolls, etc.
Another PVC pipe construction necessary for kindergartens is bicycle parking. It is easy to make such a stand with your own hands, even if you have not had to deal with the installation of pipelines before. In order to build such an installation, you will need two long and two short fragments for the base, as well as several more pairs of identical segments for the racks holding the wheels.
Appliances that are relevant for any time of the year are a towel dryer, a laundry basket and a hanger made of plastic pipes. Such structures will be indispensable not only in kindergartens, but also in ordinary residential buildings. Made of fairly light and cheap materials, they can serve their owners for a long time.
The best ideas for country houses
Happy owners of private houses outside the city can also use PVC pipes to good use. Those who come to relax and unwind in nature can make chic gazebos and awnings from such materials. And for cinema lovers, you can realize a home-made cinema from a canvas stretched over a frame made of PVC pipes. What could be better than a pleasant company and an open sky, under which you can organize a home evening with friends at the big screen. By the way, the remains of other building materials can be used as a canvas. For example, pieces of a stretch ceiling remaining after repair.
The same garden furniture can be made with your own hands from pipe sections. Tables, folding chairs, comfortable garden chairs and even sun loungers - these products can be made by yourself by looking at drawings on the Internet or by developing your own project.
For example, you can use images and diagrams of garden furniture:
Incredibly beautiful, reliable and comfortable benches and swings are made from PVC pipes. And the most important thing is that the production of such structures does not require significant financial investments. May they serve for a very long time, delighting not only the owners, but also their guests.
For those who come to the country not only to relax, but also to work, there are also several ideas for arranging their backyard. What can be done from the scraps of pipe plastics that remain, for example,? Yes, a lot! It can be not only the necessary improvised installations and devices, but also decorative structures for decorating the territory adjacent to the house.
For example, if a hose interferes with you, and there is no suitable place to store it, make a stand from pipe scraps with your own hands. Those who wish to quickly design a fence for a flower bed or protect themselves from neighbors can use the same material. As you can see from the photo, plastic will fit perfectly into any environment and help keep your vegetation from animal encroachment.
Fans of domestic animals can use plastic hollow structures to create pens and cages of various configurations and sizes. It turns out cheap mobile designs, which at the same time look very aesthetically pleasing. It is worth noting that materials with a large hole can also come in handy right there. Homemade sewer pipe feeders allow farmers who keep birds (quails, chickens, etc.) not to worry about food for their wards. Feed poured from above into the gutter will itself flow to the feeding area.
Another do-it-yourself products made of polypropylene pipes that are relevant for the summer season are a shower arch and a watering frame. These are such banal designs that you don’t even need a diagram to create them.
All you need is a few scraps of PVC collectors and, of course, a drill to make water holes. Next, you need to connect the hose to one of the ends of the pipes, and put plugs on the rest (except for water holes). And, voila - you have a portable shower and a frame for watering beds, lawns or flower beds.
Fans of gardeners-gardeners can not do without a greenhouse in the country. By the way, it can also be done with only scraps of building materials at hand: pipes with a diameter of 25 mm (or 32 mm), rods, boards, film and fasteners. A detailed master class on how to make a greenhouse with your own hands from such a set of materials is given in the video clip:
You can’t do without a stepladder in your summer cottage. Yes, and in an apartment such a design would not be superfluous. How to make such a wonderful staircase can be seen in the following video review:
You can also use such building material in the construction of a temporary carport. This design will be very light, it can be very easy to assemble and disassemble if necessary. Moreover, given the durability of raw materials, a plastic canopy with a pipe frame can be made on an ongoing basis in the presence of other building materials.
What designs can be useful in an apartment?
Being interested in what can be made from PVC pipes for an apartment, you can find a lot of original and practical products that will greatly simplify the life of an ordinary city dweller. For example, they will make compact and at the same time quite roomy shoe shelves. Having previously measured the width of the foot of the inhabitants of the dwelling, it is necessary to select pipe segments of optimal diameter.
Great for creating shelves that you can decorate after gluing as you wish. Having cut the tunnel into equal pieces, they can be glued or pulled together, formed into several rows so that the shelf can accommodate the number of pairs of shoes you need. The result can be a pretty cute piece of art that won't take up much space in your apartment.
The same fragments of collectors can be used as flowerpots for growing flowers on a balcony or on a windowsill. The same pipes, only in the form of a solid structure, can be assembled into a “vertical garden”. This is a very relevant invention for those who live in the city, but want to grow greens on their own balcony.
Flower vases, organizers for stationery or kitchen utensils made from the remnants of the pipeline will look original. To create such crafts, just a few trims of collectors with the same or different diameters are enough. By cutting off the edges of the product at one angle, and then gluing them into a single structure, you can get a stylish stand that will save space in the work area.
Similar materials will also come in handy in the bathroom. From ordinary segments or tees, you can make convenient holders for a hair dryer and curling irons, shelves for towels and other household items that can be found in the bathroom according to the principle of shoe shelves.
And, of course, furniture. From PVC pipes you can make very practical and inexpensive, and most importantly - original interior items - beds, armchairs, coffee tables. Also, using such raw materials, you can make furniture for the children's room. The safety of the material makes it possible to use PVC pipes in residential premises and at the same time not worry about the likelihood of allergies.
As you can see, the scope for imagination is simply huge. Having decided to try to make crafts from PVC pipes yourself, it is not necessary to attend special classes or acquire expensive equipment for this. Using what is available in almost every home as improvised means, you can make exclusive products from ordinary materials that will become a very unusual addition to your homestead, garden or apartment interior.
Watch the video:
In the event that there is a rich imagination, as well as a set of certain skills, then a beautiful thing can be made from almost any object. Very often people make crafts from polypropylene pipes. The fact is that such material is produced in different diameters and is sold in almost any hardware store at quite affordable prices. You can use them not only as a construction of water supply and sewerage, but also for the manufacture of various crafts.
Advantages of plastic pipes
Those who do not have imagination will surely ask about what can be made from plastic pipes. And the answer will be quite extensive, because the material is suitable for assembling hundreds of different things.
It should be noted right away that this is not about the direct purpose of the pipe product, but about the convenience that allows you to give the pipe various shapes. Plastic structures are quite light weight They are very strong and durable. They are easy to clean, and besides, the pipes do not collect dust at all. The positive point is also that these products are not afraid of water.
All pipe crafts are safe for absolutely all family members, including small children. They cannot be cut, they are light and do not emit any toxins harmful to the human body.
Usually, PVC pipes are used for creative work, which can be easily connected using special adapter nozzles. Thanks to this, it is really possible to get quite peculiar and different designs. Polypropylene pipes can also be used, but for the manufacture of such crafts, it is necessary to purchase an additional welding machine with which to connect the pipes. But the disadvantage is that after assembly, it will be quite difficult to disassemble them. In addition, the material will deteriorate after disassembly.
Connection of structures
Plastic is notable for the fact that not only various household appliances are made from it, but also pieces of furniture from plastic pipes. In order for the structure to serve for many years, you need to learn about the methods for correctly connecting individual segments. The connection option for polypropylene pipes was indicated above, and therefore only PVC pipes should be considered.
Connection methods:
- In the socket with the use of rubber seals.
- With glue.
- Using bolts and drilling holes.
The first way is the easiest, but it does not give a strong enough connection. Before assembling the structure, it is necessary to completely clean the outer and inner surfaces of the pipes that will be connected. All dust must be removed, and then treated with a special silicone grease. The pipe must be inserted into the socket until it stops, and then very carefully pushed back by about 1 cm. If this connection method is used, the pipes can subsequently be disconnected if it becomes necessary to change one of the parts.
The second option provides a more secure fit. but it will take more time. First you need to process the mating surfaces with sandpaper to achieve good adhesion. After that, methylene chloride must be applied to degrease the pipes.
The adhesive composition must be applied along the entire length of the required area. After processing, the pipe can be inserted into the socket until it stops, and then rotated a quarter of a turn. In order for a good bonding process to occur, the parts should be pressed very firmly and wait one minute. It is worth noting that all operations with glue must be done very quickly, since it dries quickly.
The last method is the longest and most time-consuming, since you will first have to mark up, and then prepare the surface before proceeding with the assembly process.
If there is a need to combine the corner joint, as well as to connect several segments at once into one knot, it is best to use different fittings. A pipe structure can be obtained of absolutely any complexity and if you use fittings and tees.
Original little things for decorating
Absolutely any design can be made by anyone, even if he has never done needlework before. The positive point is that for the manufacture of crafts it is necessary to use a minimum of materials, and in some cases only the shortest lengths are used.
From scraps with a large diameter, it is very convenient to build various organizers that can be placed in a garage or office. Pens, scissors, rulers or knives are laid inside.
There are several options for execution:
- The workpiece can be attached to the wall with a self-tapping screw, for which one end of the segment must be cut at a certain angle.
- If all the details of the homemade product are glued together, you will get a fairly stable figure that can be moved to any place.
Homemade can be left in the original color, or use additional staining. Such an organizer can become an indispensable thing for schoolchildren or those people who often do needlework or various types of creativity. With such a device, you will always have the necessary tool at hand, and on the table - the perfect order.
And also the comfort on the desktop can be conveyed with the help of a drawing tablet and a laptop stand. All this is also easily made from PVC, which have a small diameter. It is only necessary to remember what shape the school book stand had, and then, with the help of pipes and connecting parts, give the same shape to the product.
Every home has bookshelves that make for a lot of printed material. Usually such devices have fairly standard forms. But if you turn on your imagination, then you can create very original high-tech book racks from pipes.
There is always a mirror in the apartment. With the help of short lengths of pipes, it will be possible to make a very beautiful pattern that will decorate any mirror or photograph. The existing number of rings must be glued in advance according to the prepared layout, which is applied to the cardboard sheet. You can create a floral pattern or some kind of abstract shape. The dimensions of the frame will only be limited by the amount of materials that can be used..
If the house has a PVC pipe with a large diameter, then it is ideal for building a shelf in which you can put shoes. The shelf will have a large number of cells that are stacked on top of each other in any shape.
This design will not take up much space in the corridor, and it can store various pairs of shoes that are available in the house. The nice thing is that such a shelf can be built right up to the ceiling. For manufacturing, it is necessary to use self-tapping screws or ordinary glue. To fix the structure on the wall, you can use a plywood sheet to which the parts will be glued. And the plywood itself can be easily attached to the wall with a few self-tapping screws.
And you can always build a simple hanger from polypropylene pipes with your own hands. To do this, you just need to connect three pieces of PVC.
Vases and pots
When there are a large number of indoor plants in the house, PVC pipes with a large diameter can be adapted for pots. On the one hand, it is only necessary to close up one hole with plywood, and then drill holes in it for the drainage system. After that, soil will be poured into this structure and a plant will be planted. It will be interesting to look at the design, which is not easy to stand on the floor in separate pots, but connects and forms a certain abstract pattern.
From elongated cylinders that have an average diameter, you can make a very beautiful vase in which beautiful artificial dried fruits or flowers are placed. If you creatively approach the process, you can make a beautiful gift for your loved one for any occasion. Such a vase will look very nice if you stick an old photo on top.
Crafts for giving
On the summer cottage you can not only work, but also relax. But for this it is necessary to create the necessary conditions.
Homemade for giving:
crafts for kids
Quite often, grandparents bring their grandchildren to their summer cottage. But they are not interested in digging the ground, and therefore they will have to entertain fidgets.
Adaptations for children:
- If children come to the dacha in the summer, then you can entertain them and make football goals out of PVC pipes. It will be a great option to spend time with the whole family playing football. With the help of tubes, the necessary shape is made, and then any segment of the grid that is available in the summer cottage is fixed to it. If not, you can buy it at a hardware store. You will also need clamps that will hold the net on the gate. Plastic clamps are ideal for this.
- A very interesting device is a bow made of a plastic pipe. There are types of tubes that bend very easily. It can be used. The main part of the bow is made of flexible plastic. It needs to be bent a little, preheated, and then pulled on the rope, which will serve as a bowstring. You can bend the pipe with a building hair dryer or using an open flame. As an arrow, you can use a regular shelf, or a tighter pipe that has a smaller diameter.
Summing up all of the above, we can conclude that PVC is a fairly versatile tool that can be adapted not only for its intended purpose, but also to make very original things for the home or summer cottage. The question of what can be made from polypropylene pipes will disappear after studying the options.
