Repurposed Chandelier
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When I did my kitchen makeover, I decided I wanted a chandelier. I picked this up somewhere, I really don’t remember where.
To project the sockets, I taped it up with some ScotchBlue™ painter’s tape. I then primered it and painted it white. That was in February, and I can’t find any pictures of it painted.
Last week, I had a lull, and a little time to kill between projects. I looked around and saw this still hanging from the rafters in the garage. I had decided it wasn’t the chandy I wanted in the kitchen. So, I started dismantling it. I cut the wires.
After I got the socket out of the way, I had to remove the nut that holds it all in place.
But, I still needed the nut to hold the “cup” in place. I bent the extra piece back and forth until it broke off.
And then I started spray painting it black. I put a candle in the little “cup” and decided I didn’t like it.
So, I removed the nut, and took off the cup. Then I had to break the spray paint again to cover of the brassiness.
I went to look for candles. FIVE candles! Short pillar candles (at Walmart) were $1.89 each! Nuh uh! I opted for these candles instead.
At least when these candles burn down, there won’t be any messy wax to clean up, right?
They really fit perfectly.
I’ve sold one of these every year at Glendale Crossing Days. I felt like I couldn’t go there next month without one. Want to see more candelabras and chandelier projects ? This upcycled chandelier can be hung from a tree–
Or it can be hung from a shepherd’s hook. I left the label on one jar so that if someone likes the fragrance, they’ll know what it is.
What have YOU repurposed lately?
gail
i love it! it would be so grat for romantic outdoor dining.
This turned out beautiful. You can get those candles at Dollar tree. Walmart isn’t always the place to shop. LOL!
Sharon
Oh I love the idea of candlelight hanging from a tree! Very cool!
I really like that! It looks even better black than it did white~and that looked good!
What a great idea!! I have passed on several chandeliers because I have no where to put one! We are building a patio and this would be perfect!! Of course, now I probably won’t be able to find a chandelier!!
Love this – great idea!
Hi Gail! What a cool project – the outdoor chandy is so pretty!
So stinkin’ cute! Love this idea, great job as always!
I swear I checked for a new post for yesterday, three times…now I find out there was one after all…off to check it out!
What a BRILLIANT idea my friend. Actually that would work perfectly over my dining room table since Momma’s not gonna be doing any re-wiring from the overhead lighting. Thanks for the great idea : )
Very cute! I love your chandeliers.
Totally Love IT!!
Very cute Gail… love the new look.
You could also dress up the glass a bit too with a cut out on your Silouette.
I have one of these waiting to be done with 12 arms on it… now you got me itching to dig it out and do something with it.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs, Deb