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    Home » Repurposed Items » repurposed chandelier candelabra

    repurposed chandelier candelabra

    Published by Gail | Published June 13, 2012 | Updated April 9, 2019
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    I love  repurposed chandelier projects. This is the first modern chandelier I’ve gutted to turn into a romantic candelabra. Each chandelier is different, but this post will show you how I achieved this look for no money.

    Repurposed Chandelier - a Yard Sale Find

    brown chandelier remake-candelabra (2)Do you remember this chandelier I recently picked up at a yard sale?

    brown chandelier remake-candelabraThere really wasn’t much wrong with it, I just didn’t really need it to be a chandelier.

    Begin by gutting all the wires from the repurposed chandelier

    changing a chandlier into a candelabraI started dismantling it by removing the shades, then removing the two tiny screws that hold the socket into this little brace thingy which unscrews. (after I got the socket loosened I cut the wiring with wire cutters.

     

    brown chandelier remake-candelabra (5)

    brown chandelier remake-candelabra (6)After doing that to all of the arms, I turned it over and unscrewed this piece on the bottom that holds all the main pieces together. Be sure to keep all of your parts sort of laid out in order so that you can put it all back together.

    brown chandelier remake-candelabra (7)As I went, I snipped all the wires, then put it all back together. While I had it apart, I tightened a couple of the arms that were loose. I think this is why they people sold it at the yard sale.

    Don't throw away the spare parts of the chandelier

    brown chandelier remake-candelabra (10)I tried a few ways to put it back together where it would support candles AND the original shades. This is the only way that worked. I forced the two sides of the silver brace thing into the socket where the light bulb should go.

    brown chandelier remake-candelabra (11)Then, I then inserted two screws to hold the silver brace thing in place.

    brown chandelier remake-candelabra (13)I then threaded on the collar thing that makes the glass shade stay on. (that gross looking cat litter jug is what I use to put unwanted screws in. I’ve also scraped stain into it when I’ve stripped furniture, hence the brown stuff)

    repurposed chandelier into a candelabraAfter I screwed the collar on, I dropped it into the shade.

    brown chandelier remake-candelabra (15)The silver piece will be protruding out the bottom of the shade.

    brown chandelier remake-candelabra I then screwed the silver piece onto the original threads.

    brown chandelier remake-candelabra (18)The socket is reattached, and is now upside down.

    Repurposed Chandelier Candelabra

    repurposed chandelier-romantic candelabraI had some big round candles that fit perfectly into the shades.

    repurposed chandelier-romantic candelabraSo, I hung it from a low branch on my tree so that I could get some good pictures.

    repurposed chandelier-romantic candelabra

    repurposed chandelier-romantic candelabraI waited for it to get dark.

    PIN IT!

     

    candelabra from a chandelier
    Don't you  think it’s very romantic? It would be perfect on a patio.
    Where would you hang it?
    gail

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    1. Laurel Stephens

      June 15, 2012 at 5:57 pm

      Came back to feature this on Friday Finds. It's my favorite summer project so far; I just need to figure out how to hang one over my deck table without a handy tree branch. Hmmmm.

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    2. paola

      June 15, 2012 at 6:23 am

      OMG!!! you so clever Gail, you should have been twins, lol. This is stunning!
      smiles
      Paola

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    3. Laurel Stephens

      June 14, 2012 at 3:32 pm

      GREAT tutorial, and I couldn't pin it fast enough. I'll be on the lookout for a chandelier of my own to convert for my deck. I LOVE the beautiful night time glow. If I haven't said it before, I'll say it again. You're a genius!

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    4. reFresh reStyle

      June 14, 2012 at 12:12 am

      I would hang it on my dock, are you going to bring it to Haven for me?

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    5. Shasta Farrar

      June 13, 2012 at 5:36 pm

      Great idea...I want one for my back porch!

      Reply
    6. Suzanne

      June 13, 2012 at 3:24 pm

      I happen to have an "old" chandelier in my basement. What a fabulous idea!

      Reply
    7. Anne

      June 13, 2012 at 1:47 pm

      Nice idea and I love the final look! Great job - as usual Gail!!

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    8. Corn in my Coffee-Pot

      June 13, 2012 at 1:26 pm

      On my NEW FRONT PORCH! 🙂
      That looks simple enough--even I could do it.
      Pat

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    9. ✿ⒹⒺⒺ✿@ A Lapin Life

      June 13, 2012 at 1:21 pm

      Cool idea!

      Dee

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    10. laxsupermom

      June 13, 2012 at 12:34 pm

      So pretty! Such a great idea for a garden party or outdoor wedding. Thanks for sharing.

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    11. SuttonsDaze

      June 13, 2012 at 11:54 am

      LOVE IT! I need to hit the thrift stores!

      Reply
    12. Full Circle Creations

      June 13, 2012 at 11:51 am

      It looks great! You could even use the flameless candles so you can really put it anywhere.

      Holly

      Reply
    13. jeanetteann

      June 13, 2012 at 11:50 am

      So beautiful now. Very romantic. Would look good anywhere.xx

      Reply
    14. Connie Eyberg Originals

      June 13, 2012 at 11:26 am

      It turned out beautifully. Without the need for electricity it could go just about anywhere.

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    15. Kim

      June 13, 2012 at 11:22 am

      I love it and it looks like it wasn't that difficult to change out! Love candlelight on a summer night. Wistful.
      Kim@reposhture.blogspot.com

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