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Make an eye-catching jewelry stand from standard plumber's copper pipes and fittings to organize and neatly display favorite pieces of jewelry. You can create these stands to decorate a vanity, to give as a unique gift, or to help display pieces in a boutique setting or an upcoming event.
Things You'll Need
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- 3-by-6-inch copper pipe, ½-inch round
- 2-by-3-inch copper pipe, ½-inch round
- Pipe cutter
- 2 copper T-fittings, ½-inch round
- 3 copper end caps, ½-inch round
- Copper fitting adapter (male), ½-inch round
- Floor flange, ½-inch round
- 4 wood screws, ¾-inch, #6
- Oval wood plaque
- Wood stain, color of your choice
- Paintbrush
- Spray paint
- Clear craft adhesive glue
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Assemble It
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Standard copper pipes come in standard lengths of 2, 5 and 10 feet. Cut the pipe down to the listed material sizes using a round pipe cutter. Most hardware stores will cut the pipe to size free of charge if you purchase it in store.
- Tip: Look for copper pipes and fittings at your local Restore, Craigslist or even FreeCycle to cut down on overall costs.
Stain the Wooden Plaque
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Stain the wood plaque with your choice of wood stain.
Finish the Flange
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For a more delicate feel to the finished piece, apply a metallic finish to the floor flange with thin, even coats of spray paint.
Securing the Flange
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Screw the floor flange securely into the center of the plaque using the four wood screws, after the wooden plaque and floor flange have fully dried.
Secure the Adapter
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Twist the fitting adapter into the floor flange until tightly secure.
Attaching the 6-inch Pipe
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Apply a thin layer of glue inside the rim of the fitting adapter and press one of the 6-inch pipes into the adapter opening.
Applying Glue to T-Fittings
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Apply a thin layer of glue inside the rim of one T-fitting and gently slide it onto the exposed side of the 6-inch pipe. Position the "T" in a vertical position, so a single arm is exposed to the side, with the other facing upward.
Attach More Pipe
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Apply a thin layer of glue inside the upward-facing rim of the same T-fitting; then gently press another 6-inch pipe into the fitting opening.
Connect the Ts
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Apply a thin layer of glue inside the rim of the remaining T-fitting and gently slide it onto the exposed side of the 6-inch pipe. Position this "T" in a horizontal position and perpendicular to the original T-fitting so both remaining arms extend sideways.
Join the 3-inch Pipes
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Apply a thin layer of glue inside the rim of each exposed "T" arms and gently press the 3-inch pipes into each fitting opening.
More Fittings
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Apply a thin layer of glue inside the rim of the remaining "T" arm at the center of the stand and gently press the remaining 6-inch pipe into the fitting opening.
Ending It All
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Finish the open pipe ends by applying a thin layer of glue inside the rim of three end caps and gently pressing them in place to cover the exposed pipes.
Hang It!
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Arrange jewelry on the stand for easy access and an eye-catching display. Use the upper arms of the rack to hang necklaces and the center arm for holding bracelets and bangles.