Surprisingly, Many Prefer Homemade! Materials and DIY Method for Decorating a Welcome Board with Copper Stands

Copper Stand that Looks Like a Destination Wedding Display

A welcome space inspired by overseas weddings that you'd want to decorate.

A stylish display often features this [Copper Stand].

The stand is made of copper pipes and is used to hang welcome boards and seating charts.

In Japan, it is common to display large boards on tables or easels, which makes the use of a copper stand for decoration quite rare and very chic♡

Many DIY Enthusiasts Are Making Copper Stands♡

But actually.....

I want to use a copper stand in the welcome space!

Even if you think that, there aren't many places in Japan selling them at reasonable prices. Moreover, since it is a large item, shipping costs can be high.

As a result, many brides are making their own copper stands♡

(Isn't that amazing?!)

In this article, we will introduce copper stands made by senior brides through trial and error, along with the materials and methods used.

If you are considering DIYing a copper stand, this is a must-check!

Handcrafted Copper Stand by Senior Bride ①

A copper stand assembled using copper pipes and parts.

If you order custom-sized copper pipes, there's no need to cut them yourself.

Here’s what was purchased:

☑︎ Copper pipe 1/2 - 2m ×3

☑︎ T-joint 1/2 ×2

☑︎ Elbow 1/2 ×2

The T-joint and elbow are joint parts necessary for assembling the pipes.

Handcrafted Copper Stand by Senior Bride ②

This bride went to buy PVC pipes and spray-painted them in a copper color.

PVC pipes can be easily obtained at home improvement stores, making them suitable for DIY.

It might be a good idea to consult a staff member at the home improvement store about wanting to create a stand in this shape.

Choosing a large home improvement store that offers cutting services can save you some trouble♩

Handcrafted Copper Stand by Senior Bride ➂

This bride gathered materials from a home improvement store and Daiso for her DIY project.

～～ Materials and Tools～～

☑ Pipe (3 pieces) ¥700

☑ Pipe joints ¥200

☑ Gold spray

☑ Paint

☑ S-hangers

☑ Saw

～～ How to Make It～～

① Cut the pipes with a saw to the following lengths:

140cm ×2, 75cm ×1, 60cm ×1

② Spray all pipes and S-hangers with gold spray paint twice and let them dry.

③ Connect the pipes with pipe joints to complete.

Handcrafted Copper Stand by Senior Bride ④

This welcome board using a copper stand was made with materials costing about ¥7000 in total.

【Materials】

☑ Acrylic board (2mm thickness)

☑ Cutting sheet

☑ Copper pipe 1/2 1m ×4 pieces

☑ T-joint ×2 pieces

☑ Elbows ×4 pieces

☑ Adhesive (for metal, like Araldite)

☑ Pipe cutter

All materials were obtained from the Kohnan PRO corner at a home improvement store. The pipe cutter was purchased at Daiso for ¥500.

Out of the four pipes, two were used as is, while the remaining two were measured and cut to length with the pipe cutter. Then, they were adhered with glue.

The ends that touch the ground were left as is.

Create a Stylish Welcome Board Using a Copper Stand♡

The copper stand makes it possible to create a stylish space like a destination wedding.

Everyone tried and experimented with DIY.

Many said it was surprisingly easy to create, even though it’s a large item, so it might be worth taking the plunge and trying it out yourself♡

How about heading to the home improvement store with your partner on your next day off?♩

➡ It seems you can also find copper stands on Rakuten＊