How To Make A Pvc Backdrop Stand

Creating stunning paper flowers is something we all love to do! But, what practise we do in one case they are created? Obviously, we are going to want to display our beautiful decor. Well, if yous're not going to hang your flowers on a wall then you may want to create a complimentary-standing backdrop. Creating your ain DIY Freestanding PVC Backdrop is perfect for parties, photo booths, etc. is the simplest and cheapest mode to reach the task.

The frame we are building today measures 6 ft. high by v ft. wide once complete. If y'all prefer a larger or smaller frame for your type of project, accommodate the lengths appropriately.

Generally, the nearly popular backdrop cosmos is one that includes flowers forth the summit and cloth hanging over the frame. Although in that location are a variety of means to create a backdrop, I've discovered this detail design is by nature, the simplest and easiest to learn and is besides the about cost-constructive.

And so, grab your supplies, pull upwardly your sleeves, and let'southward build ourselves the perfect display for our lovely flowers!

DIY Freestanding PVC Properties

SUPPLIES

Using PVC tubing that's ane-1/4 inch in diameter, cut the PVC.

 ii 5-1/2 ft. pieces PVC(#6)
 2 v-ft. pieces PVC (#five)
 iv twenty-inch pieces PVC (#iii)
 ii 6-inch pieces of PVC (#ii)
 4 PVC tees- Make certain they are i- i/4 on all iii sides. (#1)
 ii PVC elbows (#4)
 Clamps or hook clips
 Cloth
 Large paper-thin boxes
 Box cutter
 Small saw for cutting the PVC

How to Make a DIY PVC Backdrop Stand for Newspaper Flowers

Step ane
Start, we'll build the legs of the backdrop.
Numbers take been assigned to each piece in the photos for clarity. Start by connecting PVC tee #1 and your six-inch slice (#2) together. Place piece #two on pinnacle of the tee.

Stride two
After connecting pieces #1 and #ii, connect the two #3 pieces to each side of the tee.
You should have 1 leg of the stand done. Now echo steps 2 and 3 for the other leg of the stand, and then that yous have two of the same pieces as shown beneath.

Step iii
Using another PVC tee, connect information technology to the summit of the leg we just congenital. And so, join the two legs together by connecting one of the long #6 pieces to the inside of the tees. The horizontal bottom portion of your frame should be built at this point.

Step iv
Next, connect the two PVC elbows on each end of the remaining #vi piece which volition go along the pinnacle. The elbows should be facing downwardly. This is the horizontal top side of your frame.

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Stride v

The two remaining PVCs are the #5 pieces that will be the vertical sides parallel to each other.
Connect the two final pieces so that the whole frame is at present together.
Check the motion-picture show below to make sure your numbered pieces all match correctly.

Stride 6

Drape the fabric over the frame. Use your clamps to agree it in identify. You lot could as well braze mounting tape along the frame to keep the fabric on and pulled tight.

Stride 7
The cardboard is going to be what you glue/mount your flowers to. If you want the flowers to exist along the elevation, then just cut your box in one-half. Here I'm using a 24 x 18 x eighteen-inch box.

If you prefer a more than cascading look, cut the box diagonally across the center. I utilize several extra large white clamps to hold the cardboard to the frame. To conceal the clips, simply mucilage your flowers or leaves and then they stick up a few inches beyond the cardboard.

How to cover the whole properties frame with flowers

I'm certain some of y'all are wondering, "Only what practice I do when I want to cover the whole backdrop frame in flowers?"

That'due south easy! I gotcha covered girlfriend!

Foam insulation board

The first option is to go to your hardware store and choice up 1-2 large foam insulation boards and some large screws. Using the screws and reinforcing them with gorilla glue, attach the foam boards to your DIY PVC backdrop. Once secure yous tin can attach your flowers by gluing them directly onto the lath OR you tin can create hooks for your flowers and add nails to the lath to hang them from.

Material attachment

If you prefer to have your flowers attached to the fabric and then the first key step is to make sure you take secured the top of the material well to the frame with your heavy duty clips or fifty-fifty sewing a loop for it to hang from. I still recommend putting a foam lath backside the fabric because it will offer some much need support. Once your fabric is in place then adhere your flowers by using large apartment dorsum pins – gluing the flat back pins to the back of each flower first. For more clarity of hanging your flowers run across this mail hither, 8 Means to Hang Paper Flowers!

I can't look to encounter how beautiful your paper flowers look displayed on your new freestanding DIY PVC properties. Be sure to leave a comment letting me know how information technology turns out!