DIY Copper Metal Wire Shelf

It doesn't take too much to create your own cool shelves with metal. Copper is inexpensive when used carefully and this easy copper wire shelf uses less than 3 feet of wire and a small oak board.

Using copper pipes is really easy, just get yourself a cheap hacksaw or heavy wire cutters to cut the wire.

In the plumbing aisle there is a wealth of parts to use, including pvc, steel and copper. Most of these are really easy to cut with a hacksaw.

Here is just one example of a simple DIY Copper Shelf

Materials

• 6 feet of 6 gauge copper wire - enough to make two shelves (~ $1.50 foot)
• 10" x 6" x 3/4" oak board
• 1/4" crown stapler or bent nails, or hot glue

Method

With the 6 gauge wire, create a form from something else, or shape it to be a shelf with your hands. Just place the oak board on the metal and either hot glue it or nail the wire to the board. Simply hang the shelf on a nail or screw from the wall.

A couple of shelves like this will easily hold a few light-weight objects and should cost you about $6 - $8 per shelf.

We have a lot more metal shelf ideas ready for you on our video.