From Plumbing Parts to a Work of Art

First step is to gather your supplies. 1 box of metal strapping, 2 inches copper pipe elbow. 2 screws, 1 nut, and one top. The picture shows two different sizes. This is to make a smaller pumpkinwhich I have yet to do.

You are going to determine the size pumpkin you want and cut the strapping accordingly. I wanted a fairly large one so my measurement was 17 inches. I used 10 to make this pumpkin, you can use more if you want less space in between.

Next I decided to spray paint my pieces. I used Rustoleum in a Metallic Rust color. You can paint any color or opt to leave as is.

Spray front and back and let dry.

Next step is to take one of the screws in your hand and you are going to take a piece of your strapping and place on the screw.

Continue until all strapping is on the screw. Lay out on a flat surface and secure in place with the nut.

Now you are going to take the other screw in your hand and start to bend the strapping up and placing on the screw.

Continue adding strapping to screw alternating sides til all pieces are on. Then secure with the screw top. It should now start to take shape.

Here is what it should look like but you can bend and shape this til you get your desired look.

Taking a glue gun, crazy glue etc you are going to glue your copper elbow over the screw top. This becomes your stem.

Next I took a mason jar lid as I wanted to create a base for a candle to sit on. I used a piece of wallpaper to cover the lid then glued in place. I used some Loonies ( Canadian Dollar) to balance in the middle til glue set and dried.

Using Fall leaves, or other fall decor attach to the top near stem. I used wire. If you don't have any fall decor dollar stores are great places to purchase items.

Here it is with fall stem attached. You can choose to add ribbon or raffia if you like.

Add your candle. I opted for battery operated. Sit back and enjoy! I loved making this project. You can do a cluster of these pumpkins in different sizes and colors. Stack em up. Add fairy lights, the options are endless and it won't break the bank to create.

Love this!!!