Nice job Isaac. I would suggest for those that are worried about cost, simply make the canes a little shorter, the pool noodles are sold in packs of 2, with a total of 110 inches. 10 feet of PVC is 120 inches, so cut off 10 inches and voila, only 2 noodles per cane. You could also use a landscape spotlight in front of the canes instead of led rope lights and save money. The stability issue can be fixed by placing 2 canes as an X overlapping each other, then tying a bow around the are where they overlap.
Thank you very much for adding the list of needed supplies with links for this project. It made shopping for everything super easy. Your creativity and talent is phenomenal. Thanks for sharing it with us and helping diy strugglers like me.
just ordered pool noodles, will start getting all my supplies lined up and build these by fall. ive been wanting huge candy canes for the yard, but buying would have cost a fortune. thanks! will also be doing the christmas trees too
I love this idea. They wouldn’t hold up to the wind where I live. Maybe I will make some really short versions. Finding white pool noodles will be interesting. I can find red and wrap in white and get the same results basically.
Am really enjoying your videos and can't wait to see your yard once you are all done for Christmas. Thanks too for giving me an idea on how to solve a snag in a current DIY project of my own :)
To make the curved part smoother fill that part of the PVC with sand before heating. Also to make the curves just use a bunch of nails/screws into a curve on the board.
Wow it’s amazing how it looks like the whole thing is glowing and it’s only the one strip of lights! These came out awesome and you’re so smart in the little jigs you make to make your job easier and more efficient. Such a good idea and you can’t even see the tape! Love these
You are my favorite TH-camr! You’re so creative and I really appreciate how descriptive you are. I’m working on getting what I need to make a few of the tutorials you’ve posted 😁
I'm glad I found this video this is exactly what I was picturing of doing this year so my children will be happy seeing the decorations among others that I have in mind thank you so much for doing this tutorial
Did you consider putting the LEDs inside? Also, what about using saran wrap instead of the clear tape? Great stuff, I might make some of these this year.
Hey man! Yes I attempted to put the LED inside but no light was shown because of the PVC that goes inside the pool noodle. Without the PVC, I can’t get the shape of the candy cane so unfortunately that idea went out the window. Saran wrap is also a good idea, I didn’t go with that because I wanted to make sure that the LED lights wouldn’t slide up or down and using only saran wrap *could* lead to issues if it somehow moves and you have to remove the wrap to readjust the lights. But I’ve never used it before so I may be wrong! Great questions though!
@@anonymixx8106 Other than pool noodles being very dense, which would block the majority of light on the inside, the reason I use PVC is because I need to mold it for the hook and I need it to be sturdy enough that it doesn’t bend over. A clear tubing would do nothing to help the candy cane stand erect nor would it help with the hook/bend because when pool noodles are bent they still have tension on them and something strong needs to be on the inside to keep their shape from going back to normal.
Another awesome job Isaac. The clear duct tape gives the candy canes that shiny look, which makes them seem real..... BTW that giant pumpkin is FANTASTIC ! !
Love them. Oh,this morning I'm going to the plumbing department and look at the pipe. Thank you for sharing another great project. My family will say,what is she doing now
Nice job ! And the board that you were describing to bend the pipe is called a "jig" in which you could have probably layed the pipe in the jig and heated it in that shape... 3/4 PVC is pretty flexible up to 90° well within that bend... Good luck 👍
Great project. I'll be waiting for pool noodles to show up in the shops next year to be ready. I'll probably add a micro controller and WLED for light effects.
Hey isaac love the videos very helpful. So the led light strip that u have posted one light strip cover one candy cane right ? No cutting the light strip ?
How are you powering the led strips? Individually or via a power strip? Thanks for the awesome videos. Keep them up and help inspire more folks to get in the spirit.
Found your channel and you have great ideas. They do make foam safe super glue. Something to look into for anymore foam projects. Also can you give an update on how they held up to the next season. Thanks
My candy canes look the same. I did have to rewrap the white tape at the top as there was a dark spot, due to the spacing was too far apart. Re-taped top. I did the pvc pipe, but didn’t curve it, I bent the top of the pool Noodle for the top, then tied the post and the edge of curve with fishing line or canvas string. You don’t see the string when lit up. Yes, the pvc pipe stops at the curve. Didn’t have the tools to heat and bend, so this works.
I made six of these and the WD-40 makes putting the pool noodles on MUCH easier. The LED strip on the outside facing in makes for a good stripe and illuminates the foam well. I ordered the LED's on Amazon but had trouble with two of the strips. Fortunately, Amazon has an easy return policy. Got many compliments from neighbors :-)
I’m so very happy I stumbled across your amazing TH-cam channel. I’m keen to make the candy canes but here in Australia white pool noodles are extremely hard to come by. Would you recommend using a red pool noodle with white tape being wrapped around to decorate? Look forward to your feedback. Cheers Lindsay
I wonder if you used plastic wrap like you use around a pallet to wrap around the outside to hold the lights in place and give the appearance of them being wrapped up still.
they look amazing all lit up!! and double the trouble with two Isaacs haha! was in such Christmas sprint after your videos today I put up the tree and decorated!!
@@kevintsharp I’m confused by your question, considering that throughout my videos, I constantly tell people that the links to everything I use is in the description of the video. Have you looked there?
I think hot gluing some clear command hooks onto the white sections would be a good way to connect the lights. It would hold up well to the elements and allow the lights to be easily removed and replaced. But you could also get a curved upholstery needle and some fishing line and just stitch them into the foam though that could get pretty tedious. I would also recommend painting rather than tape due to the adhesives weakness when exposed to the elements.
You need to make way more videos! I have really enjoyed your videos so far and feel like if you keep going you will blow up in no time! These came out great!
Thank you so much for these kind words. I do need to put out more videos. My big ones are always holiday related so I wonder how that will work once the new year comes along. Do I continue making holiday themed props or focus on more seasonal items? That’s the question I’m debating right now
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY I don’t know but I will be here for the ride whichever way you choose to go! You’re very talented and creative. Can’t wait to see your Christmas setup! I also really enjoyed your tulip video, I feel like any home projects and stuff you do, people will watch.
You video is really good in showing how to make the candy canes, really easy. I do have a question are there connector / disconnectors for the rope lighting that you are using? I thinking of making two candy canes with one power source . Then have the ability to disconnect them to store them.
If you use 1” shark bite or pex the leds can be placed inside the tube. It gives it nice diffused look. I use this method for my Christmas arches. But Not sure if it would show through the white pool noodles tho. Awesome job.
Currently using clear pex with led's through the pex. Lights shows through the pex and noodle tremendously. It is very vibrant and stands out amazingly
Nice job Isaac. I would suggest for those that are worried about cost, simply make the canes a little shorter, the pool noodles are sold in packs of 2, with a total of 110 inches. 10 feet of PVC is 120 inches, so cut off 10 inches and voila, only 2 noodles per cane. You could also use a landscape spotlight in front of the canes instead of led rope lights and save money. The stability issue can be fixed by placing 2 canes as an X overlapping each other, then tying a bow around the are where they overlap.
This is some great advice! Thank you
Thank you very much for adding the list of needed supplies with links for this project. It made shopping for everything super easy. Your creativity and talent is phenomenal. Thanks for sharing it with us and helping diy strugglers like me.
I’m here to make complicated projects easy! Glad you liked the video and the supply list
You are INCREDIBLY TALENTED!!!!
Rather than use wd-40 use dish detergent. It will slide right on, but when dry it will act like an adhesive.
and is not caustic like WD-40. Brilliant.
just ordered pool noodles, will start getting all my supplies lined up and build these by fall. ive been wanting huge candy canes for the yard, but buying would have cost a fortune. thanks! will also be doing the christmas trees too
I am making my own decorations this year with my son for our Christmas gingerbread house. You just saved me a bunch on money Thanks!
Great video Isaac. Very detailed and the list of supplies and where to get them was fantastic. Thanks for taking the time to share this.
no fancy tools and a good product ,good job keep pushing !!
Built 10 of these for the front yard haha. Put white LEDs on the white and red LEDs on the red tape. Super bright!!
Oh that’s awesome ! I bet they came out so good!
Amazing job
They turned out so beautiful!
Some people just melt your heart with their adorableness! This guy is one of them! He’s too much! 😭🥰
Makes awesome Christmas decorations too! 🙌🏻
@@stefenJ35 Thank you for the kind words! 😃
Thank you for sharing. I want to make my yard very festive. If I can get a break in life and from sickness ❤️🙏🏼
Thank you for the kind words Victoria! I hope you get better soon
I love this idea. They wouldn’t hold up to the wind where I live. Maybe I will make some really short versions. Finding white pool noodles will be interesting. I can find red and wrap in white and get the same results basically.
Am really enjoying your videos and can't wait to see your yard once you are all done for Christmas. Thanks too for giving me an idea on how to solve a snag in a current DIY project of my own :)
Thank you for this! Glad you like my builds and hope it inspires you, despite the snag you’re in 😊
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY Thanks to you I now have a plan to resolve the issue. Can't wait to finish this one now :)
To make the curved part smoother fill that part of the PVC with sand before heating. Also to make the curves just use a bunch of nails/screws into a curve on the board.
so, no wooden blocks, just nails hammered in on either side of the curve and it will work the same?
Thanks for the video. I purchased the rope lights you linked, but the power block says for indoor use only. How did you wrap it up so it’s waterproof?
I didn’t wrap it, I just left it out in the yard and I didn’t ruin it
Hot sand inside the PVC pipe is an easier and quicker way to form the hook. The backyard roller coaster builders use the hot sand method.
Wow it’s amazing how it looks like the whole thing is glowing and it’s only the one strip of lights! These came out awesome and you’re so smart in the little jigs you make to make your job easier and more efficient. Such a good idea and you can’t even see the tape! Love these
Thank you for sharing. I love it. Also thanks for sharing the materials to create the candy cane as well as your video. Merry Christmas.
Your quite welcome Marjorie
Absolutely spectacular! I have shopped every known store in our area and there is NOTHING like this in stores. Super impressed.
Thank you! So happy you love them. I’ve never seen anything in store like this
You are my favorite TH-camr! You’re so creative and I really appreciate how descriptive you are. I’m working on getting what I need to make a few of the tutorials you’ve posted 😁
@@nadzaroni Thank you so much for the kind comments!
Omgoodness, this is a FANTASTIC IDEA!!!!!!! Thank you!
You’re very welcome :)
So Beautiful. Good job!!!🌲🌲⛄️⛄️
I'm glad I found this video this is exactly what I was picturing of doing this year so my children will be happy seeing the decorations among others that I have in mind thank you so much for doing this tutorial
Did you consider putting the LEDs inside? Also, what about using saran wrap instead of the clear tape? Great stuff, I might make some of these this year.
Hey man!
Yes I attempted to put the LED inside but no light was shown because of the PVC that goes inside the pool noodle. Without the PVC, I can’t get the shape of the candy cane so unfortunately that idea went out the window.
Saran wrap is also a good idea, I didn’t go with that because I wanted to make sure that the LED lights wouldn’t slide up or down and using only saran wrap *could* lead to issues if it somehow moves and you have to remove the wrap to readjust the lights. But I’ve never used it before so I may be wrong! Great questions though!
You can get white and red tinted packing saran wrap too, the kind on a hand roller.
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY hmmm some sort of clear tubing instead maybe? They'd have to be super bright. The pool noodles are pretty dense.
@@anonymixx8106 Other than pool noodles being very dense, which would block the majority of light on the inside, the reason I use PVC is because I need to mold it for the hook and I need it to be sturdy enough that it doesn’t bend over. A clear tubing would do nothing to help the candy cane stand erect nor would it help with the hook/bend because when pool noodles are bent they still have tension on them and something strong needs to be on the inside to keep their shape from going back to normal.
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY you're about the clear Velcro? Would that hold the lights into the pool noodles?
Good work guys, I'm going to give I a try!!
Your channel needs a ton more subscribers…. You explain things so well, you’re creative, and you’re easy to look at. 😂
Thanks Joey! Appreciate the compliment
I agree
I agree too!
Amazing!
Another awesome job Isaac. The clear duct tape gives the candy canes that shiny look, which makes them seem real..... BTW that giant pumpkin is FANTASTIC ! !
Thank you for this! And yes I agree, the clear duct tape gives it a shiny look! I’m glad you love it and my giant pumpkin
Love all your videos thank you so much for sharing and definitely for directions and supplies needed
You’re very welcome !
Love them. Oh,this morning I'm going to the plumbing department and look at the pipe. Thank you for sharing another great project. My family will say,what is she doing now
Seems to look good during daylight as well. Very creative!
Yes it does! Very versatile for day and night
ISSAC!!! Omg I’m so glad I found your channel!!
@@TwistedWaist so happy you did as well! Glad to have you here
Making these for my 12 ft skelly! Thanks for the video
So many views!!! I’m so proud of you. And I love all the new product links! I think it’s going to help a lot of your viewers. 🙃
Thanks Bot!
These are so magical 😱😱😍😍 we don't have the front gardens here but they would look so great out back ... love them ! Thanks for sharing 😍😍😍😍
Thank you so much! I love having a large front garden/yard area
New to your channel. Love the yard decorations. My Grand daughter especially loved the cotton candy lights.
Keep up the great work.
Thank you John! Means so much
Great job, I was thinking giant peppermint round candies would be really cute too for Christmas 🎅☃️❄️🎄
These are so cute & festive! Where does one get white pool noodles? Or do y’all just spray paint them white?
In the tutorial I explained that you can buy them online and I even said that I would include the link in the description of the video. 🙂
Nice job ! And the board that you were describing to bend the pipe is called a "jig" in which you could have probably layed the pipe in the jig and heated it in that shape... 3/4 PVC is pretty flexible up to 90° well within that bend... Good luck 👍
Wow that’s a great idea 😀 thanks for sharing 😇
Fabulous! I love them thank you!
Thank you!
These would be perfect for a life size gingerbread house!
Indeed, that’s why I built one as well - it’ll look perfect
Dude! Sweet candy canes. Strong work!
Awesome!!
So good man, the lights are brilliant at night. Towering & bright. So good
Thanks so much!
Smart craft😊
LOVE THE CANDY CANES. EXCELLENT. THANKS SO MUCH. MERRY CHRISTMAS STAY SAFE.
Great project. I'll be waiting for pool noodles to show up in the shops next year to be ready. I'll probably add a micro controller and WLED for light effects.
Oh that’s a great idea !
I made these and 2 Gingerbread men from your channel and they look awesome in our front yard! Thank you for this great tutorial.
Very cool! Gonna make some of these for sure! Thanks Isaac
You’re very welcome
Hey isaac love the videos very helpful. So the led light strip that u have posted one light strip cover one candy cane right ? No cutting the light strip ?
@@fernandob2139 correct! I didn’t have to cut any of them. One string light per candy cane
So cute!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Ryan !
Love these
These look great! I see a large pumpkin in the background. Did you make that as well?
You could also use some dish soap or hand soap etc. it’ll then dry and help adhere it together.
Size definitely matters! Awesome project! And nice gains bro!
Thank you so much! 💪🏻
Thank you so much for sharing you talent!
Issac can you please share a link of where to purchase the pool noodles. Struggling to find them
Thanks you looks great
Your channel never fails to amaze me with your creations! Very nice.
Thank you Chris!
How are you powering the led strips? Individually or via a power strip? Thanks for the awesome videos. Keep them up and help inspire more folks to get in the spirit.
After cutting the light strip, how did you connect the other two?
Do you have a video of next steps on how to connect the LEDs once they have been put on and cut?
Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome ☺️
Brilliant
These are so cool!! I want to make some!! LOL. Thank you so much for sharing!
No problem, let me know if you need any help with it 😊
Found your channel and you have great ideas. They do make foam safe super glue. Something to look into for anymore foam projects. Also can you give an update on how they held up to the next season. Thanks
What length lighting did you use for them to end up perfect?
Amazing! Love your creativity
My candy canes look the same. I did have to rewrap the white tape at the top as there was a dark spot, due to the spacing was too far apart. Re-taped top. I did the pvc pipe, but didn’t curve it, I bent the top of the pool Noodle for the top, then tied the post and the edge of curve with fishing line or canvas string. You don’t see the string when lit up. Yes, the pvc pipe stops at the curve. Didn’t have the tools to heat and bend, so this works.
I made six of these and the WD-40 makes putting the pool noodles on MUCH easier. The LED strip on the outside facing in makes for a good stripe and illuminates the foam well. I ordered the LED's on Amazon but had trouble with two of the strips. Fortunately, Amazon has an easy return policy. Got many compliments from neighbors :-)
This is awesome! So happy you made them!
Nicely done. Will do this have the leds the rest.. HD here I go.
Great tutorial! But where is ur list on where u bought ur materials
I’m so very happy I stumbled across your amazing TH-cam channel.
I’m keen to make the candy canes but here in Australia white pool noodles are extremely hard to come by. Would you recommend using a red pool noodle with white tape being wrapped around to decorate?
Look forward to your feedback.
Cheers
Lindsay
That would look kinda odd in my opinion but it would definitely work. Only other option would be spray painting it but that's just really unnecessary
Just found your channel and wanted to say you are doing some great work! Thanks for the list of items, that's always helpful!
Merry Christmas!
-Big Mo
Thanks so much Big Mo! Appreciate the support!
Came out really cool.. thanks for sharing
You’re quite welcome !
Perfect! I’m inspired.... to the workshop I go!
Haha get to work it’s almost Christmas !
I wonder if you used plastic wrap like you use around a pallet to wrap around the outside to hold the lights in place and give the appearance of them being wrapped up still.
Oh that might work! I like that ideas
Great job, looks good.
How much for your lights you bought? Thank you and very cool looking.
Did you use the warm white or cold white ?
Warm white :)
That's so nice
You could use short floral u-shaped pins to hold the lights.
Great job!! Thanks for your creation. They look fantastic.
Thank you so much Chuck !
they look amazing all lit up!! and double the trouble with two Isaacs haha! was in such Christmas sprint after your videos today I put up the tree and decorated!!
Lol gotta love youtube ... this just made my list of things to do that much longer of propers I want to build love the ideas
Lol glad I could add to your list! Haha
Great video. They look amazing!
Thank you Sherry!
Where do you get white noodles?
Love it they are so big.
Me too!
Issac can you please share a link of where to purchase the pool noodles. Struggling to find them
Thanks you
@@kevintsharp I’m confused by your question, considering that throughout my videos, I constantly tell people that the links to everything I use is in the description of the video. Have you looked there?
those turned out amazing! (ideas for next season)
Thank you!
I think hot gluing some clear command hooks onto the white sections would be a good way to connect the lights. It would hold up well to the elements and allow the lights to be easily removed and replaced. But you could also get a curved upholstery needle and some fishing line and just stitch them into the foam though that could get pretty tedious. I would also recommend painting rather than tape due to the adhesives weakness when exposed to the elements.
Thank you so much for these great tips!
They are beautiful 👏👏👏👏
WOW! Awesome. You can make a candy cane forest.
Yes indeed!!
You need to make way more videos! I have really enjoyed your videos so far and feel like if you keep going you will blow up in no time! These came out great!
Thank you so much for these kind words. I do need to put out more videos. My big ones are always holiday related so I wonder how that will work once the new year comes along. Do I continue making holiday themed props or focus on more seasonal items? That’s the question I’m debating right now
@@IsaacAlexanderDIY I don’t know but I will be here for the ride whichever way you choose to go! You’re very talented and creative. Can’t wait to see your Christmas setup! I also really enjoyed your tulip video, I feel like any home projects and stuff you do, people will watch.
4:20 You could also use regular baby powder, which will easily wipe off with a wet paper towel.
Thank you so much…. Love the giant candy cane 🎄🎅🏼. You putting me to work this year for Christmas lol
Thank you Carlos !
You video is really good in showing how to make the candy canes, really easy. I do have a question are there connector / disconnectors for the rope lighting that you are using? I thinking of making two candy canes with one power source . Then have the ability to disconnect them to store them.
Each candy cane has to have its own power source. It has a converter box and the LED comes with the connection and converter
If you use 1” shark bite or pex the leds can be placed inside the tube. It gives it nice diffused look. I use this method for my Christmas arches. But Not sure if it would show through the white pool noodles tho.
Awesome job.
The problem is the dense pool noodle. Very little light escapes that and the effects would be muted. It wouldn’t be worth putting LEDs inside of it
Currently using clear pex with led's through the pex. Lights shows through the pex and noodle tremendously. It is very vibrant and stands out amazingly