Ideas to turn copper tubing into garden ornaments

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Kay27246977
on Mar 22, 2018

Ooh you can make copper flowers or little copper animals would be so cute

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Janet Panos
on Mar 22, 2018

Hello Wanda. There are many things you can make with copper. I provided a link that you can click on to view some ideas. If you are looking for additional ideas, you can Google copper ornaments and view many that are for sale online. Seeing what’s out there will also give you some ideas on exactly how big a project you want to tackle. Good luck!

https://www.thegardenglove.com/diy-copper-garden-projects/

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- Janet Panos
  on Mar 24, 2018
  
  You’re welcome! Hometalk is glad to help when possible.
  
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Johnavallance82
on Mar 22, 2018

Cut it up and or use a pipe bender...

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Janet Pizaro
on Mar 22, 2018

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/188236459396283674/?lp=true

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Alice
on Mar 22, 2018

Here's a video that might help...

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Jcraw
on Mar 22, 2018

And some heat.

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