Making an umbrella
stand can be a beautiful addition to your doorstep to enhance aesthetics. Since
there are several ways to make your own umbrella stand, you don’t have to buy
them at a store. Building your own umbrella stand gives you the opportunity to customize
it according to your taste and preference. You don’t need much for this
project, as you can make use of the unused items in your home to create a
stylish, yet functional umbrella stand. Keep reading to learn three methods you
can deploy to make an umbrella stand of your choice.
The Watering Can Method
You can make use of a
watering can to make a pretty, yet functional umbrella stand. Simply get all
the materials you need and start the project.
What you’ll need:
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Watering can
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Wallpaper
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Newspaper
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Varnish glue
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Brush
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Scissors
Step-by-step
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Cut the newspaper into two-inch strips with scissors
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Use a brush to apply varnishing glue to the
sides of the watering can
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Lay the newspaper strips on the wet glue on
the can
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Use the brush to apply a layer of glue to the
newspaper strips on the can
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Keep covering the can with newspaper can until
you are able to achieve an even surface
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Allow the newspaper to dry up
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Once it is dry, you can cut out designs or
shapes of your choice from the wallpaper and stick them on the watering can
The Old Flower Bucket Method
Another item you can
use to make a functional umbrella is an old flower bucket. You can also use a
galvanized bucket instead of preparing this project.
What you’ll need:
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Flower bucket
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Painter’s tape
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Glossy paint
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Brush
Step-by-step
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Remove every form of dirt or rust from your
bucket before you begin to process. If you are unable to get the bucket clean,
consider buying a new flower bucket so that you can achieve a neat umbrella
stand.
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Use the glossy paint to give the bottom part
of the bucket an elegant look. This will help to prevent the water dripping
from the umbrellas from building up any rust on the bucket.
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Mark a small part of the bucket with the tape
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Apply a primer to the marked area and paint it
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Allow the paint to sit for 24 hours to dry up
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After the paint is dry, proceed to remove the
tape and what you’ll see is a beautiful umbrella stand on your doorway
The Stove Pipe Method
If you have a stovepipe
that is no longer in use in your home. This is a fun and easy project you can
try.
What you’ll need:
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18 inches or 24 inches stove pipe
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Wallpaper
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Ruler
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Measuring tape
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Brush
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Glue
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Ribbon
Step-by-step
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Use the measuring tape to measure around the
stove pipe
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Measure the wallpaper up using the same length
with a ¼-inch intersection
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Use the ruler as a guide to cut the wallpaper
to any length of your choice
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Use the length of the wallpaper to measure two
ribbon cuts
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Use a brush to apply glue throughout the sides
of the stove pipe
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Apply glue on the wallpaper using the brush
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Stick the wallpaper on the stove while the
glue is yet to dry
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Ensure that you smooth out any air bubbles so
there’s no mess after as you stick each wallpaper section
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Apply glue to the edge of the ribbons
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Stick the ribbon on the bottom and top of the
wallpaper till you get a clean look on the edge
A stylish yet functional umbrella stand can help enhance your home's aesthetics conveniently.
