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DIY Bentwood Bud Vase

April 8, 2015

Anyone who’s seen me with a jar of spaghetti sauce knows I like a challenge.  And when Colleen and Karisa challenged me and four other bloggers to make something out of craft wood, I was hooked!  The rules were simple: make something awesome for the wall, using the kind of craft wood found at stores like Michaels.  Fresh off my DIY craft wood door wedge, I was ready to put another idea to work: bentwood!

Recently, #designdecoded has made me brush up on my Eames history–and I’ve had molded plywood on the brain, so to speak.  So when I walked into Michaels and saw a whole section of craft plywood (what?!) I knew I had to use it.  And not just use it, bend it.  To my will. ;)

And so, this DIY bentwood bud vase was born:

DIY Copper Bud Vase
Supplies

  • Craft plywood
  • Metal candle plate, 4″
  • Copper air chamber, 1/2″ x 8″
  • Wire
  • A strong adhesive (I used Liquid Nails)
  • Wood stain
  • Rubber bands
  • Paintbrush
  • Vinegar + salt
  • Optional: Minwax polycrylic

 

DIY Copper Bud Vase
First, polish the copper air chamber with salt and vinegar.  Rinse and let dry.

 

DIY Copper Bud Vase
Then, use scissors to cut a piece of craft plywood that is wide enough to just barely wrap around the air chamber.  Pop it into a pot of water, and simmer for 5 minutes.

Carefully remove the plywood from the pot and wrap around the air chamber (if it resists, boil it longer!).  Secure with rubber bands and let dry.

 

DIY Copper Bud Vase
Once the plywood is completely dry, remove the rubber bands and slide the plywood off of the air chamber.  It should retain its shape.  Stain the plywood and apply the polycrylic, if using.  Let dry.

Lay the air chamber across the candle plate so that it is centered, and a longer length extends below the plate than above.  Cut two lengths of wire about 12″ long and wrap each around the air chamber, where it touches the edges of the candle plate.

 

DIY Copper Bud Vase
Using the paintbrush, apply adhesive to the inside of the bentwood and wrap it around the air chamber, leaving some exposed copper below and covering the wrapped wire.  Wrap in rubber bands and let dry completely.

 

DIY Copper Bud Vase
Remove the rubber bands.  Take the upper wires and split them, wrapping each one around the top two feet on the bottom of the candle plate.  Take the bottom wires and wrap them around the top foot.

Cut another length of wire several inches long.  Make a loop, and place around the top two feet, creating a hanger.

Affix to the wall, fill with water, and add your favorite kind of stem!

 

DIY Copper Bud Vase
DIY Copper Bud Vase
DIY Copper Bud Vase
 

Don’t miss the other projects by the talented ladies of the Craft Wood Challenge!

Annabode: DIY Bud Vase | Nalle’s House: Mid-Century Modern Ball Clock | Brave New Home: DIY Wooden Modern Cuckoo Clock | Lemon Thistle: Birch Plywood Wall Hanging | Petite Modern Life: DIY Craft Wood Shelves | Persia Lou: Inkodye Wood Wall Art | Squirrelly Minds: DIY Animal Head Mounts

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22 Comments · Blog Post, Decor, DIY

Comments

  1. cassie says

    April 8, 2015 at 10:07 am

    love this- the touch of copper is awesome!

    Reply
  2. Anu says

    April 8, 2015 at 10:19 am

    It turned out beautifully! Absolutely love how simple it is!

    Reply
  3. Amy W says

    April 8, 2015 at 11:33 am

    You are so creative! Pinned this awesome idea.

    Reply
  4. Kristen says

    April 8, 2015 at 11:56 am

    So cool! I had no idea you could do that to the wood via boiling, etc. Love the copper.

    Reply
  5. Jennifer @ Brave New Home says

    April 8, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    What an interesting technique! The finished result is so perfect. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. Ashley@Biggerthanthethreeofus says

    April 8, 2015 at 2:37 pm

    Really love this and I had NO idea that you could boil plywood to get it to warp. Genius!

    Reply
  7. Colleen Pastoor says

    April 8, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    This is amazing! I can’t believe you bent the plywood- My mind is blown!

    Reply
  8. Ama says

    April 8, 2015 at 8:52 pm

    Simple and elegant! I just love it!

    Reply
  9. Tan of Squirrelly Minds says

    April 8, 2015 at 11:50 pm

    Bent wood? You just blew my mind. And I just love the hint of copper!

    Reply
  10. Shannon Churchill says

    April 13, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    So beautiful Anna! Love your clean, simple (and oh so pretty) style!

    Reply
  11. shelly says

    April 28, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    I just love this! I had no idea you could so easily bend plywood!

    Reply
  12. Georgia @ Silver Spiral Studio says

    June 5, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    These are so great!! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • annabode says

      June 16, 2015 at 8:58 am

      Thanks so much Georgia! :)

      Reply
  13. Julia@Cuckoo4Design says

    June 9, 2015 at 6:48 am

    Am so loving this. Looks so pretty! And now I have craft plywood on my mind too. Had no idea they had that at the craft store.

    Reply
    • annabode says

      June 16, 2015 at 8:59 am

      Neither did I, Julia — the possibilities are endless!

      Reply

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