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:

- 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


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.

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.


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!



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

love this- the touch of copper is awesome!
It turned out beautifully! Absolutely love how simple it is!
You are so creative! Pinned this awesome idea.
So cool! I had no idea you could do that to the wood via boiling, etc. Love the copper.
What an interesting technique! The finished result is so perfect. Thanks for sharing!
Really love this and I had NO idea that you could boil plywood to get it to warp. Genius!
This is amazing! I can’t believe you bent the plywood- My mind is blown!
Simple and elegant! I just love it!
Bent wood? You just blew my mind. And I just love the hint of copper!
So beautiful Anna! Love your clean, simple (and oh so pretty) style!
I just love this! I had no idea you could so easily bend plywood!
These are so great!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks so much Georgia! :)
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.
Neither did I, Julia — the possibilities are endless!