1. Tools Required
Jigsaw (variable speed works best)
Saw bits (18 – 24 points/inch) (A blade with less points/inch can be used but the cut will be rougher requiring more filing and sanding)
Heat gun (variable settings) (Some have used hot water for this)
Files (course and fine)
Fine sandpaper (100 - 150 grit)
Work bench (Black & Decker Workmate works well for holding the pipe while cutting)
Bristol Board or other heavy paper (for templates)
Large bucket or tub for water (To cool the bend after heating)
Pencil HB or softer (To mark pattern on the PVC pipe)
2 Safety Equipment
Ear Protection (Jig saws are noisy)
Safety glasses (PVC can send out chips while cutting)
Gloves (Bending heated PVC can be a warming experience)
3. Materials
PVC pipe, 2, 3 and 4 inch Schedule 40. Available from Home Depot in 10 foot lengths (U.S.) and other major hardware stores and plumbing supply companies. Note: To remove writing from pipe using a palm sander with 150 grit sandpaper seems to work well.
Spray paint; Rust-oleum Painter’s Touch Slate Blue, Real Orange, Flat Black. (Note: you can use a small brush and paint the flat black portions, if desired) Paints available at Home Depot and other Hardware stores
Cleaning agent (Spray 9, GooGone or equivalent)
Glue – Amazing Goop seems to work well
Eyes – ANIMAL EYES 6mm HALF ROUND BLACK (available at most craft stores such as Michaels) and ANIMAL EYES 9mm AMBER (haven’t found them locally but available from many on line stores such as http://www.craftking.com)
Material for a base such as; wood or patio stones.