Roundup: 10 Awesome DIY Metallic Vases and Planters

By: Capreek Jan 14, 2013

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Who doesn't love a pop of shiny, metallic goodness? This design trend has been hot for a couple years and, judging by the huge amount of gold and copper DIY projects we keep seeing, it doesn't appear to be going out of style anytime soon. If your own space could use a little touch of shine, check out these easy vase and planter projects -- they'll add just the right amount of flair to desktops, counters, or windowsills!… Continue Reading

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How To: Make a Modern DIY Copper Mobile

By: Capreek Dec 13, 2012

created at: 12/12/2012

This is by far one of the coolest DIY mobiles I've ever seen. It helps that it's in über-on-trend copper, of course, but it would look awesome in any color or finish! Check out how to make it below.… Continue Reading

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Yea or Nay: Plumbing Parts Jewelry

By: Diy maven Jan 05, 2011

Everything’s coming up roses! The metallic movement is in full force.  Traditional yellow gold is taking a back seat to the nowness of rose gold.  The cool combination of gold and copper alloy create a brilliance that will stands out in every way, shape, and form. The unexpected metal hue of rose gold nods to luxurious living with vintage flair accents.  Look to Cartier who incorporates the intense element into watches, rings and all sorts of fab things!  Nicholas Kirkwood dazzles decedent crazy-cool-heels in this amazing hue to boot! To create an easy breezy beautiful rose gold statement necklace, take a trip to your local hardware store and pick up copper pipe fittings, also known as couplings. Available in elbow shapes as well as straight options, these materials will cost pennies.  Major bang for your buck, so stock up!  String onto a contrasting ribbon or rope and rev up for a healthy reality of rose gold.

Marvelously metallic or too plumber-y?

Via.

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Hardware Store Decor: Copper Pipe TV Stand

By: Diy maven Sep 22, 2010

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Furniture designer Ryan Wickre has embraced hardware store decor in a BIG way, creating this beautiful TV stand that he calls 'Braash', which, btw, would look superb with my Literary Ladder featured in Make It! Hardware Store Decor.  Ryan made Braash using 3/4" plywood… Continue Reading

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Turn Copper Pipe into a Dining Room Table

By: Diy maven Jan 05, 2010

 

 The New Dining Room Table. All the components were given a coating of a patina inducing solution.

Jim had a box of copper pipe and fittings. After a bunch of measuring, cutting and soldering, Jim had himself a very cool dining room table. He applied a coat of 'a patina inducing solution' to get that well-loved look. You can read more about the project at Junk Market Style.

 Here’s a better shot without the chairs. The 54” diameter glass top will easily seat six.

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