How di I make a coat rack from cut branches?
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M. M..
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I've been saving branches for a while, about 6-8' long, most with the bark intact and a few side branches that have been cut down to 3-4 " long as some of the hooks for coats, etc. Easy way out would be a container of sand to hold the sticks up and then tie the tops together? Hard way - to somehow screw branches all to each other in random way or screw/bolt branches to a center thick wood support that would get covered by the branches? Thanks to all you clever people out there!
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Just an idea: turn two branches horizontal, with their ends overlapping 2-3 feet. Use twine or thin rope to bind them together, but don't glue anything yet. On the "back", make some twine loops around the branches every foot or so. On the wall, mount a wood bar horizontally across the studs, about 4" x 4'. The bar can be rough or polished. Add up to 5 metal hooks, one foot apart. Hang the branches by the twine loops, adjusting the loops as needed. Evaluate this wood sculpture to decide: do you need to add or subtract more branches; do you have substantial branches or nubs on which to hang coats, hats, sweaters, and scarves? When you approve of the composition, tighten the twine binding the branches together, then hot glue the binding in several places. You should be able to do this while it is hanging. Enjoy! đŸ˜‡
I would drill a hole in the "upright" and add glue and place "hooks" in the holes. For the base, I'd use a flower pot, spittoon, milk can or similar approx 15-18" tall. Add 3-4" of concrete to hold the rack in place. The base can be a planter, or use for fake plants, during rainy season you have an umbrella holder. Please post pics of your finished piece. I'd love to see it.
Have you considered liquid Nails or Gorilla Glue? Just a thought.
Love both of those products! I'm thinking they'd be a good starting point or even as additional support.I'm not keen on doing a lot of drilling to connect and having the branches move around! Thank you!