Frank Farmer Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Creating lighted stars from PVC pipe. I use 2x10’ length of ½” white PVC pipe. The first pipe I measure off 18”,42”,42” and 18”, this uses up all 10’ of the first pipe. The second pipe I measured off 24”,42” and 24” and then cut off the rest of that pipe. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Farmer Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 On the shorter pipe I slowly warm up the pipe by holding it over a sterno warmer, about 2-3 inches.I rotate the pipe slowly until it becomes soft, about 1minutes or so. I then bend the pipe in the direction of the red writing along the side of the pipe, at the location marked off. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Farmer Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 I do the same to the other side of the pipe and end up with a triangle. On the larger of the two pipes I do the same thing and end up with what looks like a star trek insignia. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Farmer Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 I then pull the two pieces onto each other and slide them around so that the pipes do a over and under pattern to hold them in place. I use a ½” barrel connector to connect one side and a ‘t-connector’ to connect the other half. It’s best to let one side dry a few minutes before doing the other side. You can then slide the pieces around to get a star pattern you like. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Farmer Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 These measurements are designed for a 18” piece of rope light. Start on any corner and work your way around using zip ties to hold it in place. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Farmer Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Flip it over and cut the tie wraps. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Farmer Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 I use the ‘t-connector’ as a holder or pipe stand depending on my star’s location.It’s just a 45-degree connector on the piece of pipe I cut off from the original second pipe. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Farmer Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Here are some more completed stars at night.I was very pleased with how easy they were to make and how easy it was to bend the PVC pipe. Hope this helps someone have a nice 4th (of course they could be used for Christmas too!!). Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Ancona Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Neat idea, Frank. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale J Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 thanks for sharing the info, nice idea, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-Paul Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Thanks Frank for your directions. This will make a very simple and cheap star for my first year, and being on a budget.Only one item, I believe you meant a 18' section of rope light, right?ThanksMax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyjmartin Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Beats the heck out of trying to do a wireframe star without a welder.Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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