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Make giant Christmas candy canes

By Bunnings magazine/Dec 2024

A wide shot of a front door of a house with a giant Christmas candy cane at the right on the porch.

Overview

Make merry mega decos with this fun D.I.Y. project. There is no sawing or gluing, but you do have to drill a couple of holes to anchor these giant canes into the ground using tent pegs. Or you can sink them into pots to flank your front door or gate as a sweet seasonal welcome.

Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, ear muffs and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.

Steps

  1. 1

    Drill holes

    On the flange, mark opposite hole locations halfway between the collar and edge of the outer ring, then clamp to a workbench with outer ring overhanging. Drill hole on outer ring with 5mm bit. Unclamp, rotate then reclamp to drill hole on opposite side. Use acetone and a cloth to remove manufacturer’s marks from pipe.

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  2. 2

    Start tape

    Attach the tape to the base of the pipe at a 45° angle. Holding the tape taut, twist pipe while unrolling and affixing tape in a spiral of stripes about 180mm apart, all the way to the top, then cut tape. Starting at the opposite side of base, repeat winding tape in between existing stripes to the top, then trim tape.

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  3. 3

    Join bends

    Fit the pipe bends together (male to female connectors), then slot the PVC pipe into the bend assembly to form the ‘crook’ shape at the the top of the cane.
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  4. 4

    Tape top

    Continue the angled tape stripe at the top, then make individual tape loops around the crook. Slot the cane onto the flange hub and secure to the ground with tent pegs through predrilled holes.

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  5. 5

    Give your front door Christmas cheer

    Check out these front porch styling ideas for the festive season.

     

    Photo credit: James Moffatt, Eunice Oh

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Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.