How to Make a Copper Pipe Candelabra
![DIY Copper Pipe Candelabra](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/video/0/02/023/0235/0235096.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.1280.720.85.suffix/1661808122614.webp)
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![Copper Pipe Candelabra copper pipe candelabra](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/5/19/0/Original_Danmade-candelabra-final-1.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1432059407002.webp)
Materials and Tools:
½” copper piping
½” copper slip tee fittings
½” copper slip elbow fittings
½” copper slip coupling fittings
contact cement
pipe cutter
permanent marker
tape measure
Cut Copper Piping
![Measure copper piping to 2-3" lengths to make a one-of-a-kind candelabra.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/5/19/0/Original_Danmade-candelabra-step-1a.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1432059396216.webp)
![Cut copper piping at 2-3-inch lengths to make a one-of-a-kind candelabra.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/5/19/0/Original_Danmade-candelabra-step-1b.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1432059396065.webp)
Use tape measure and permanent marker to measure ½” copper piping at various lengths of 2-3”. Cut several pieces using a pipe cutter.
Experiment With Design
![Dry fit copper piping to make a one-of-a-kind candelabra.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/5/19/0/Original_Danmade-candelabra-step-2b.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1432059472588.webp)
![Shape a base out of copper piping to make a one-of-a-kind candelabra.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/5/19/0/Original_Danmade-candelabra-step-2a.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1432059407327.webp)
![Shape copper piping into a base to make a one-of-a-kind candelabra.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/5/19/0/Original_Danmade-candelabra-step-4a.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1432059442659.webp)
![Fit copper pieces in any desired shape to create a one-of-a-kind candelabra.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/5/19/0/Original_Danmade-candelabra-step-4b.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1432059456434.webp)
Dry fit copper pipe pieces with ½” elbow, tee and coupling fittings to create your own customized candelabra design. Tip: Design the candelabra base first, then build upwards.
Glue Pieces in Place
![Dry fit copper piping pieces to make a one-of-a-kind candelabra.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/5/19/0/Original_Danmade-candelabra-step-4c.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1432059470877.webp)
![Apply contact cement to copper piping pieces to make a one-of-a-kind candelabra.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/5/19/0/Original_Danmade-candelabra-step-3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1432059460439.webp)
Once satisfied with your design, disassemble then reassemble piece by piece by applying contact cement at all joining pieces. Let dry overnight.
Admire Finished Product
![Place Candles placing candles in candelabra](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/5/19/0/Original_Danmade-candelabra-step-6.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1432059489236.webp)
![Copper Pipe Candelabra copper pipe candelabra](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/5/19/0/Original_Danmade-candelabra-final-2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1432059395588.webp)
Place candles and enjoy.