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How to Bend PVC Pipe

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Did you know you can easily bend PVC pipe?  In the past, I’ve used connectors and fittings to get the angles I needed for projects but now I’ll be using this simple technique more often.  It couldn’t be easier to bend PVC pipe and it takes a tool that a lot of us crafters have had around our house for years!

how to bend pvc pipe

To bend PVC pipe, you’ll need the pipe of your choice {I used 1/2 inch pipe for this project} and an embossing tool {affiliate link}.  For those of us that crafted through the huge card-making trend in the 90’s and 00’s, you may have one of these in your craft stash for using with embossing powder.  In addition to those main supplies, you may also want a square or a ruler for measuring and creating angles.

pvc pipe and embossing tool

Mark the spot on the PVC pipe where you’d like to bend it.  Use a pencil or something that will wipe away after.

marking line on pvc

Heat that spot and all the way around it with the embossing tool.  It will take just a minute or two to get it warm enough to bend.

heating pvc pipe with embossing tool

Once the PVC pipe becomes pliable, bend it at the desired spot.  To make it a bit easier to bend, you can place a knife there as a guide.

using knife to bend hot pvc pipe

Bend to the angle you want.  If you’re bending it to a 90 degree angle, you may want to place it on the inside of a square or against a counter and a wall to keep it at a perfect angle.

Hold it in place until it cools enough to hold the position or run it under cold water to cool it quickly.

With this technique, you will have crimps on the edges like you see in the photo below.  If you want a more rounded bend, fill the PVC pipe with sand or salt and then follow the instructions above.  This will give you a more rounded bend.

bent pvc pipe with heat

It’s as simple as that!  In the days ahead I’ll show you the simple project that I’m using this PVC pipe for.

how to bend pvc pipe tutorial

For more posts using PVC pipe, be sure to check out the PVC pipe playhouse I built …

PVC pipe playhouse

… a tutorial to make DIY shrimp slurp guns for the beach …

shrimp slurp gun

… and a PVC pipe advent calendar!

pvc pipe advent calendar


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. TRI says

    March 23, 2021 at 3:37 am

    Dear, thank you so
    much for your kind sharing! i really appreciate

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