How to Mold PVC

Characteristics of PVC
Written By
Janine Logue
Janine Logue
Published: Jul 4, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • PVC pipe
  • PVC caps
  • Sand
  • Heat source
  • Leather gloves
  • Cold water bath

While the process of molding PVC is not difficult, there are some tricks to help ensure that the results are worth the effort.

  1. Cap one end of the pipe and tightly pack it with sand. Cap the other end.

  2. Put on leather gloves for protection and use a heat gun or other high heat source to heat the PVC until it is soft. Keep the PVC at least an inch and a half from the heat source so it doesn't burn.

  3. Slowly bend the PVC into shape. The sand will ensure that the pipe stays round and doesn't kink or flatten.

  4. Hold the PVC in shape until it cools. Dip it into cold water to speed the cooling time.

Tips

To create the same bend over and over, make a jig.

Warnings

Never leave flames or heat sources unattended.

Work in a ventilated area.

Photo Credits

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Janine Logue

Janine Logue has been a professional writer for daily, weekly and monthly print publications since 2005. She is a contributing writer for several informational websites as well as a freelance SEO writer for various private websites. Logue…

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