This is just to keep the rope from fraying. Don’t over-do it, or deform the rope too much. Lightly melt the cut ends of the rope with the lighter. Measure and cut 8 inches of brown poly rope for each handle using the scissors. Assembly: DIY Rope Drawer Handles Section 1: Prepping the Rope Handles Step 1: Also, the hot plastic can burn skin, so be careful not to touch it until it cools. We are going to melt the ends of the plastic rope and string, creating harmful fumes. (see instructions at the end for modifying for other materials) Warning!Ĭomplete this task outside or with plenty of ventilation. This tutorial is specifically designed for ½” thick rope and ¾” thick drawer faces. If you try to use natural fiber ropes (manila, sisal, hemp, etc.) they will burn instead of melting.Īnd a comfortable thickness for your rope handles is between ½” and ¾”. The key is that sythetic ropes are made of plastic and can be melted. You can substitute any synthetic fiber rope (polypropylene, polyester, nylon). But it is available “by the foot” for online purchases. Or a similar product is available at The Home Depot, but only in 5/8″ diameter. They sell it online but only in 50ft increments. The specific product that we used is sold by the foot at ACE Hardware. ♦ Spare scrap wooden board Where To Source The Rope ♦ Spade Drill Bits (½” & ⅝”) – Shop: Home Depot | Amazon ♦ Power Drill – Shop: Home Depot | Amazon ♦ ½” Polypropylene Rope, Brown ( ≈ 8 inches per handle) And the handles lay flush with the inside of your drawer face, so they don’t take up any space inside your drawer.
The front of the drawer face looks clean. My design is superior because the rope ends will never fray. It’s inexpensive, widely-available, water resistant, and wont change appearance overtime. I chose brown polypropylene rope because it mimics the decorative qualities of natural fiber rope, but has the physicals properties that make synthetic ropes so popular. Our pots & pans drawer weighs over 50lbs, and the rope handles it no problem. But despite their “softness”, they are still very strong. Each rope handle costs less than a dollar! In a small space like a campervan, it’s nice to have soft handles that won’t snag your clothes or hurt you if you hit one by accident. The installation is easy and can even save you money over traditional handles. They really complement the wood on our walls and ceiling. They can be used for dresser drawers, kitchen drawers, cabinet faces, and more! We made these custom rope pulls for our campervan to match the rustic, cozy vibe. Making DIY rope drawer handles can add a charming and unique aesthetic to any living space.
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