Make PVC Look Like Wood

Want to create the look of a tree branch? Need a large stick to stir your witches cauldron? Or maybe you need a new Nimbus 2000 for your Harry Potter costume. Whatever the reason, in this Halloween How To I’m going to show you how to make PVC look like wood.
Turning PVC pipe into wood is easier than it sounds, so join me for another tutorial and step up your Halloween or Cosplay game with this handy technique.
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[@ashleyaustin8532]

This is mindblowing! The stuff you can make out of something; make it look completely different! I love it! Obsessed! And I love how simple and easy you explain the process and that you even admitted where there were "oopses" and how you added extra features to cover it...Genius! haha.

[@judichristopher4604]

I could not have said it any better... I "GASPED" at the end.. Turned out so GOOD.

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Now Harrison can help me make a couple Nimbus 2000s thanks Derek😉👍

[@VanOaksProps]

There you go! Put him to work...although I think he'd rather have a proton pack.

[@MadMansCosplay]

This is awesome!

[@KerriGilpin]

You are really good at teaching and explaining techniques! I wish more DIY/haunter channels explained things as clearly as you do! As an artist, I’ve tried my hand at almost everything in a Try-and see-what-happens manner ( or I’d rather not read instructions for assembly, I can figure it out). When/if I fail to get the results I’m looking for I turn to KZbin or instructables - your tutorials make me want to watch and THEN want to make the thing or try the technique immediately! I also appreciate that they’re tutorials that could be used in other creative ways. Like this one could translate to pvc in general, how to texture it or manipulate it into the desired shape, and how to faux paint something textured. I’ve been researching epoxy putty or similar material to sculpt something that dries hard- I’ll look into this one! Thanks so much!!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you, Kerri. I’m glad that’s how the tutorials are being received. It’s exactly how I’d hope people view them. It’s not about the specific prop, it’s about learning something new and applying it to a variety of projects.

[@Valheru808]

I found this while looking for ideas to make perches for a reptile enclosure. with the right paint, this will be excellent. thanks!

[@VanOaksProps]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Arkie80]

Hi. Just found your channel last night. Great stuff. I work with PVC a lot which I use to make the blades of fantasy daggers. In the process of shaping the blades I end up with a lot of dust from very coarse to very fine. I wanted to mention that PVC dust combined with superglue makes a very hard surface filler for PVC. Apply glue, sprinkle on the dust, allow it to dry and repeat adding generous amounts of glue. The glue / dust combination can be sanded like solid PVC and drilled etc. Once painted over it's impossible to distinguish that a gap was ever there. It takes a bit of playing with to get down. Start by applying the glue in a ring around the edges of the hole. The patch is very durable as far as I can tell. It can also be used to blend surfaces. A similar trick is to grind up black rubber and layer it with superglue forming a hard black coating than can be sanded glossy. (I want to add I don't get notifications when KZbinrs reply to my comments due to some rude remarks I got from a KZbinr and his subscribers.)

[@ukemonkey]

That Dremel bit is GOLD. Great texture!!!! 999

[@haynerbass]

At about the one minute mark I was thinking this would be the perfect way to create a kick ass wizard staff with a switch for actual light. Cut the end to have several long "strands" that will wrap up and around a glass orb. Being hollow you can fit wires and batteries inside the staff. the on switch would of course be on the outside in a convenient location.

[@VanOaksProps]

Absolutely! I try to teach more of a technique rather than a specific item so that you walk away with a new way to do something that can be applied to your own projects.

[@Braedenfish]

Yassssss!!!

[@DoktorHalloween]

When I saw this title earlier this week I had a thought. Making PVC look like wood isn't trivial, either half measures or the full Monty. Thanks for doing the full Monty. I am very impressed with your results. Your tutorials are very polished, love them!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks, Mike! I appreciate that.

[@erinw9063]

I have used this several times for witch staffs and no one can ever believe it's a PVC pipe. Thanks so much.

[@VanOaksProps]

You are very welcome

[@ChristopherPowell7]

Awesome!!!

[@TheSteveAS]

Your techniques, builds, aesthetics AND your videos are so impressive Derek! I got to see your 2019 haunt in person and was not disappointed (the haunted radio was my favorite). How do you only have 2000+ subscribers!?! Us followers need to get the word out so the larger YT community can benefit from your talented tutorials!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you, Steve. That's really nice of you to say. I'm happy to report that I cracked 2,800 subscribers just now, so I'm on my way - but I'd love to have more, of course, so tell a friend! More subscribers = more Halloween that gets made = more Halloween we can all enjoy!

[@plus1miniatures344]

Awesome stuff man! Keep up the great tutorials

[@Vitagirl]

You are truly fantastic!!

[@hauntjunkies]

This could be fun! Very cool!

[@FOSMT1hauntINMT]

Well done!

[@barbarianatgate2000]

Great video, but I haven't seen you make a bad one yet! Really enjoy watching you work. For those who don't know, another great way to shape PVC is to fill it with hot sand. The heat gun probable give more control for a project like this where you're doing smaller areas or spot bends. But if you ever find yourself needing to make larger bends, or even make shapes like circles, the sand will allow you to flex the entire piece. Once it's flexible, pour the sand out and quickly shape your piece either by hand or against a form. Spritz it with water to set it like shown here. This is not only useful in crafting and props, but in plumbing as well.

[@auralfixationaudio2190]

Love it!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks!!

[@WickerManor]

Great tut!!!!! I could see this perfect for a caldron creep.

[@VanOaksProps]

Good eye! That's exactly what I'm using it for.

[@terrykitchen5214]

So many ideas!

[@VanOaksProps]

Right?! This can be used for so many things, costs relatively little, and is really easy to do.

[@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms]

Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing your extensive knowledge of faux painting tips, tricks and techniques.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you! And thank you for all of your videos too. I REALLY enjoy them.

[@SomaCruz29]

What an amazing and very helpful video!

[@VanOaksProps]

Glad you liked it!

[@karawalkerdesigns167]

Looks great! I’ll use this method to add smaller branches to my new spooky trees

[@VanOaksProps]

That's a great idea!

[@ThatNateGuyOnYouTube]

So cool!!!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks, Nate!

[@CobwebsandCandlesticks]

Ok, love the tips but I have to say, you are the Casey Casem of haunting good sir!

[@VanOaksProps]

Hahaha. Audio quality is important and no matter how hard I try, I always sound like an old school radio DJ.

[@CobwebsandCandlesticks]

@@VanOaksProps I was totally waiting for you to annouce the Top 40! Love the tutorials!

[@cherrymcollier]

A M A Z I N G !

[@SuperTonkers]

What a great idea! What a perfect way to create a broomstick too! Thanks for sharing man. Learning something new each weekend from y’all.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks for watching!

[@2yvel]

I love this channel! Keep up the great work. I am really learning a lot!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you!

[@springwoodorphanage7440]

Dude this is awesome thx!! Exactly what i was looking for. Happy Haunting!!

[@VanOaksProps]

Glad I could help!

[@MONSTERMISFITS]

That turned out pretty freakin cool

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks, Vick!

[@jimmccrary7709]

Bevel the end of the pipe first and melt it slightly , that will help hide the factory end and make it look more natural.

[@VanOaksProps]

Great tip!

[@BeeHus2256]

I needed to make a light weight shovel for a prop. I can use pvc and make it look like wood and it will be way lighter than the real thing. Thanks!

[@VanOaksProps]

Absolutely!

[@wkanost]

How can I make wood look like PVC?

[@VanOaksProps]

Hahahaha

[@piperforeso6130]

Any chance the color will last outdoors? I'm wondering about using this technique to make a fountain.

[@VanOaksProps]

Anything colorful that is left outside will fade over time, but you can apply a clear coat to slow that process.

[@geoseward]

I want to color a piece of PVC with a mid-dark green color. Would you think according to your video that I should paint or stain the piece green first and than use a light black wash as illustrated in your video?

[@VanOaksProps]

I’d paint it, then do a darker green wash so that you don’t lose the green tones. You could add in some black wash here and there for variety, but I don’t know that I’d use just the black.

[@geoseward]

@@VanOaksProps Good idea

[@geoseward]

I am making a Tiki torch and want to achieve a bamboo color effect on the PVC and have used a rasp to scour the PVC. Would you have any color suggestions that I might use and can the heat gun be used versus a propane torch which I have seen used but I am a little leery of using? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[@VanOaksProps]

You can absolutely use a heat gun. It may take a little longer, but it’ll definitely do the job. As far as colors you’ll want a butter yellow, dark brown, and pale green. Find yourself reference images before you start to help guide you during painting.

[@geoseward]

@@VanOaksProps Appreciate the input

[@geoseward]

Have you ever cut grooves around the PVC pipe and then heated the junction up so that you can push it back in place to create the bamboo knot versus using the epoxy?

[@VanOaksProps]

I haven’t.

[@geoseward]

@@VanOaksProps "How to make bamboo from PVC in 20 minutes". The guy scares me with how he uses a heat torch but interesting video.

[@coasterbp]

Are you the same person that has the Halloween DIY & HOW-TO by Saul Films? You're style, production and voice are identical! I love your stuff. Great job.

[@KerriGilpin]

I thought about their tutorials when I watched this too! I haven’t seen anything from them in a long time!

[@VanOaksProps]

Haha. Nope, not me. I do enjoy his tutorials though!

[@VanOaksProps]

They just put out a new video yesterday, as a matter of fact.

[@richardthomas1566]

How hard is it to just find a stick ?

[@VanOaksProps]

Sometimes a real stick isn’t the shape or size you need. This is a good option.

[@adamzocchi]

Best one on YT. PLEASE answer... is this safe to make for my ball python enclosure? Aka is it non toxic after everything dries?

[@VanOaksProps]

Great question. Unfortunately, I'm not a snake guy so I'm unable to answer as to whether or not it's safe for a python.

[@knottreel]

Is there a reason we don't just use a real stick?

[@VanOaksProps]

Sometimes real sticks are hard to find in specific lengths/thickness.

[@tuttitalk5446]

Klasse erklärt, aber...... ich nehme.... Rate mal: Holz!

[@lynngordon5901]

Almost looks like bone too.

[@VanOaksProps]

I hadn't thought about it, but, yes it does!

[@RikkiTikkiTavo]

999

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

Not only would you want to wear gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints on your epoxy "tree knots", but you wouldn't want that epoxy sticking to your hands, either.

[@glenvelez943]

Did you wear a mask? I’m using your technique and I’m finding it necessary

[@VanOaksProps]

I do if I don't have a fan to direct the fumes.

[@prohaunter9196]

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[@Thewhiskeybee]

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[@stephentaylor950]

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[@BaseballGuy45]

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