Abstract: This invention pertains to a method for preparing simulated bamboo from metal tubing that includes the following steps: (1) preparing a plurality of short segments of metal tubing; (2) creating a tapered wide opening on one end of each segment of metal tubing; (3) cutting an acute angle on the tapered wide opening; (4) longitudinally aligning two segments together by inserting the straight end of one segment into the tapered end of the second segment; (5) applying a flux to the joint of said segments; (6) joining the two short segments together; and, (7) grinding the outer surface of the joint to create a smooth surface. When the metal tubing is made of copper, or steel with copper-based metallic paint applied thereto, an oxidizing agent may be applied to the joint and the outer surfaces of the two short segments to product a circular black line around the joint and a green, brown color surface that simulates bamboo. When the metal tubing is made of steel, the segments are welded together.