The unsung hero of the craft world is PVC pipes, and we are here today to sing their story. The options of PVC crafts for kids are endless! You can do anything from launching soda bottle rockets to water guns and art easels to soccer goals. Continue reading to see some of our favorite PVC crafts for kids.
All you need are Schedule 40 pipes, fittings, and the instructions and tools from each of our detailed posts, linked below!
Educational PVC Crafts for Kids
Below are some of our favorite educational crafts made with PVC piping. They may require adult-supervision, but the end result is totally worth it!
DIY Soda Bottle Rocket Launcher for the Physicist
Pop quiz time: who knows Newton’s Third Law of Physics? Anyone? Okay, we’ll help you out. It states: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Ringing any bells now? You may have heard of Newton’s Third Law of Physics, and you might have even been able to recite what it is, but do you really know what it means?
Well, DIYbuilding your own PVC soda bottle rocket launcher with your kids is a great way to learn! Please note that kids should never be allowed to operate the soda bottle rocket launcher alone as the bottle can come off with quite a bit of force and shoot fairly high up in the air. Click here to find out how to create your own physics experiment at home.
PVC Pipe Water Table for Sensory Learning
Want an easy PVC project that’s bound to deliver hours of fun and promote sensory learning? Check out this DIY Kids' Water Table. Want to customize your kid’s PVC craft? Use clear PVC pipes so you can watch the water move, or replace all the water with sand! With this easy-to-build sensory learning table, the options are endless.
PVC Crafts for the Imagination
Inspire creativity and foster imagination with the following PVC piping projects.
PVC Art Easel for the Aspiring Artist
Are you tired of cleaning your aspiring artist’s artwork off of your table or walls? Surprise them with their very own homemade PVC easel! Try this tabletop easel for small projects; or for the artist who’s ready to try a bigger project, build them an upright A-frame easel. Click here to find instructions on how to build both.
PVC Marshmallow Shooter for the Daring Adventurer
Are you ready to be the coolest parent ever? Use this DIY kid’s craft to teach your children all they need to know about how to be sneaky (like they need to be taught, right, parents?). This PVC marshmallow shooter is easy to build, so you can make them as a family; but after that, all bets are off. It’s a full-out war! The best part is that cleanup is super easy: just pick up your ammo and eat it (depending where it lands)!
Lemonade Stand Made of PVC Pipe for the Future Entrepreneur
Did anyone out there ever build and run their own lemonade stand? We sure did! And really who doesn’t love a good old’ fashioned lemonade stand? Not only is it a fun DIY project for the future entrepreneur in your house, but it’s a great way to hang out with your neighbors as well! With just some simple PVC pipes and fittings, you’re off to the races. Even better, we’ve provided 3 different lemonade stand designs, so you can choose which PVC project you and your kids want to build. Check out your different options here.
Want to take your lemonade stand to the next level? Make it into a lemonade café! Check out this PVC craft where you can make your own kid’s sized table and stools. We believe you can even charge more at a lemonade café than you can at a lemonade stand.
Do-It-Yourself PVC Projects for Outdoor Adventures
Summer is right around the corner, meaning warm, extra-long days are coming! We’ve come up with a few DIY projects that are perfect for cooling off and enjoying the extra daylight hours.
Cool Off with PVC Sprinklers and Water Guns
Spring is here, and it sure is bringing the heat! If where you live in the South anywhere that is anything like South Carolina, you’re dying to enjoy the beautiful weather, but not looking forward to dealing with the endless heat. Lucky for you, we’ve got some easy PVC projects for the kids that adults can enjoy too! Maybe you’re looking for an easy PVC sprinkler to help cool off the long summer days. Or maybe you want to bring the neighborhood in on the fun by hosting a PVC Water Gun battle! Whichever you choose, we think your kids will have a blast!
Going for Gold with a PVC Soccer Goal
Is your summer dragging on without the Euro Cup or the Olympics? Well now, you can host your very own soccer tournament in your backyard! Try this easy step-by-step guide to building your own PVC Soccer Goal. Build one to practice your PKs, with or build two and start your own neighborhood soccer game.
Relax around the Campfire in your PVC Chair
After all the fun and games have finished is there a better way to end the night than sitting around a campfire roasting hot dogs and making s’mores? Build your very own PVC kids’ chair to keep the fun rolling long into the night.
No matter your skill level, there is a PVC craft for everyone. Spend time this summer as a family building all your own kids PVC projects. We here at PVC Fittings Online are committed to helping make your DIY adventures as easy as possible. If you need help ordering supplies, give us a call at (866) 777-7990 to talk to one of our product specialists.
For even more ideas, check out our article on RetailMeNot, "5 Easy DIY PVC Summertime Projects to Entertain the Kids." We’re positive you’ll find a PVC project that will turn your summer into an unforgettable blast!
Happy PVC crafting!