Repurposed Chandelier Succulent Planter

I’ve done a lot of succulent planters, and a lot of repurposed chandeliers, but this is my first succulent planter repurposed chandelier! It’s the second Wednesday of the month, so this project is my contribution to the Thrift Store Decor Team challenge. Be sure to check out all the other great ideas at the bottom of this post!

Repurposed Chandelier

Did you see the welcome porch post I made out of this black lamp post? Well, I considered marrying these two, but I decided to just do the post and save the chandelier for another project.

Dismantle the Chandelier

To begin a repurposed chandelier, you need to gut it, and remove all the wiring.

Remove Chandelier Light Sockets

First of all you will need to remove the light sockets where the wires are connected.

Patience is a must while dismantling all chandelier wiring. You will get better results if you follow these steps:

Remove small screw
Pull socket out of chandelier
Snip wires with needle nose pliers
Remove socket

Use needle nose pliers to pull the wires through the arm of the chandelier. Continue until all of the wires are removed.

Remove Components of Chandelier

Have fun with this part! Work with all the parts, removing them, and playing with the configuration of all the components. Designing the look of your new succulent planter repurposed chandelier allows you to be creative with the final outcome!

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Clean Thrift Store Chandelier with TSP

You never know what your thrift store items have been through. A thorough cleaning with TSP or similar degreaser is a must.

It’s very important to rinse off the TSP and the grease grime or whatever!

Spray Paint Succulent Planter Repurposed Chandelier

Because the brass chandelier is so shiny, it’s best to use a primer before painting.

Not Shown: Spray paint your repurposed chandelier succulent planter

This repurposed chandelier is so versatile! If you put your components together in different ways, you get different looks. By flipping the bottom cup, this succulent planter will rest on a table.