How to Make a Metal Tree

by dfletch in Living > Decorating

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How to Make a Metal Tree

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For this instructable, I chose to make a metal tree out of some coat hangers. It can be used for Halloween, or just around the house. I do suggest that you include it with other decorations, as it may look odd if not.

Materials

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Needle nose pliers
Wire cutters tape
Tin foil
2 metal coat hangers

Cut the Wire

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Cut the wire at the twisted part, then straighten the wire out. Cut it in half, then in half again, so that you have 4 pieces. Do this twice so you have 8 pieces drom 2 hangers.

Shape the Wire

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Make 4 pieces like the one on the left, then use the rest like the ones on the right.

Assemble

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Assemble them in a pattern like shown, then secure it with some duct tape.

Add the Rest

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Secure the rest around the top, then put tape around it.

Wrap Some Tinfoil

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Wrap some tinfoil around it, then put some tape on it. Wrap the rest, then put a tiny piece of tape on it just to secure it.

(Optional) Paint

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I spray painted mine so that it looks good. I did not have brown spray paint, so I painted it orange. It is kind of like a Halloween tree, but you can paint it any color you like.