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    Home » Thrift Store Makeovers » Rope Wrapped Chandelier

    Rope Wrapped Chandelier

    Published by Gail | Published June 12, 2020 | Updated September 9, 2022
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    Using a thrift store chandelier, you can make this rope wrapped candelabra. Instead of candles, you could use solar lights. See more ideas for chandeliers while visiting this tutorial. #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #chandelier #candelabra #outdoor #patio #lighting via @repurposedlife

    How to make a rope wrapped chandelier candelabra

    Turn a brass ReStore chandelier into a romantic rope wrapped chandelier candelabra. Easy project using spray paint and inexpensive jute rope.

    Cheap thrift store chandelier

    I love buying inexpensive chandeliers at the ReStore! This is going to make the perfect rope wrapped chandelier.

    Looking for another really easy decor idea using cheap rope and Wiffle balls? Check out these Decorative Jute Balls.

    Let's see how this upcycled chandelier project came together.

    Snip wiring to gut chandelier

    I bought it to turn into a candelabra. In order to do that, it has to be gutted. I snipped the wiring in order to remove the parts.

    The wires need to be removed from the other end. There is no way to pull them out from this end.

    I have all of the cups removed, now it’s time to get into the guts of the thing. Be sure to save all the pieces/hardware as you remove them!

    Any and all lamps have many threaded parts. They all unscrew. More wire snipping going on. Depending on your chandelier, you may or may not reassemble it the same way you dismantle it. Taking pictures will aid in figuring it all out when you're ready to put it all back together.

    how to make a rope wrapped chandelier candelabra

    Look at that MESS! that is why I said you can’t pull the wires through from the other end.

    Re-use parts of the original chandelier

    After removing all those wires, I replace the socket part back onto the thread. You can see where I have already started bending it back and forth to break it. I've yet to find any regular washers and nuts that fit these threads.

    See? It snaps right off. This allows me to reuse this part.

    Using the original nut to hold the candle cup in place.

    Paint rope wrapped chandelier with primer

    paint rope wrapped chandelier candelabra

    I painted the entire piece with 2 light coats of primer. I find that several light coats work a lot better than being heavy with the paint. Light coats of spray paint dry very quickly--be sure to follow manufacturer's directions for dry time and re-coat times.

    After the primer dried,  I painted it with glossy black spray paint, but apparently I didn’t take any pictures. I sent this picture to a friend, who mentioned that I might want to wrap it with jute/twine/rope.

    How to wrap a upcycled chandelier project with rope

    wrap rope around chandelier

    Great idea! You can see that I wrapped one of the candle cups with jute. I wasn’t loving it. The amount of rope I had to buy was a lot. So I decided instead of just using the rope for hanging the light, I should use it for wrapping too. I used hot glue – gluing only rope to rope, trying not to glue it to the metal parts.

    rope wrapped chandelier turned into a candelabra

    The finished project, a rope wrapped chandelier!

    Rope Wrapped Chandelier Hanging Outdoors

    Enjoy your upcycled chandelier hanging on your porch. The candles give off such a romantic light!

    This upcycled chandelier was sold at Glendale Crossing days, as was this  brown candelabra from quite a while back. Maybe you prefer a chandelier for your patio using solar lights?

    gail

    See more lamps and chandelier projects here

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    1. Janna Bischoff

      May 18, 2016 at 12:30 pm

      Do you sell these? I am looking for something like this in white with rope for my dining room!

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        May 18, 2016 at 2:20 pm

        No, I'm sorry Janna, I don't sell these rope wrapped chandeliers.

        You should try to diy it. 🙂

        gail

    2. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      October 07, 2013 at 4:01 pm

      Pretty! The rope really adds some nice texture!

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    3. Pam

      October 07, 2013 at 12:24 pm

      Turned out adorable.....I really like and when I get a cover over my deck I might just have to do one of those.

      Reply
    4. maria at inredningsvis

      October 05, 2013 at 2:24 pm

      What a LOVELY post:) your blog Is SO inspiring and I always leave here with a smile.

      Check out my blog….with lots of cute Swedish decor inspiration:)

      Have a great weekend dear

      LOVE Maria at inredningsvis – inredning it’s, Swedish for decor 🙂

      Reply
    5. Terri

      October 02, 2013 at 8:49 am

      Love this idea and these turned out awesome...the rope really makes a difference. I bet these sell quickly!

      Reply
    6. Kalamity Kelli

      October 02, 2013 at 4:08 am

      Gorgeous! For an outdoor porch or living area it would be perfect!

      Reply
    7. mary

      October 01, 2013 at 11:13 pm

      The jute rope looks neat, but it worries me if you light the candles...it would burn like dry straw! Be Cautious:)

      Reply
    8. Stephanie@cre8tive

      October 01, 2013 at 7:21 pm

      Love all your pictures! Your getting good at that 🙂

      Reply
    9. Holly

      October 01, 2013 at 6:56 pm

      I love the rope! It turned out great.

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    10. Donna

      October 01, 2013 at 6:26 pm

      I love looking at the things you've made. This is great but if used outside, the wind would probably blow the candles out. I've seen tin cans punched with designs made into candle holders. Bet those would look nice on this....very country/western themed.

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    11. Rosita Aldrich

      October 01, 2013 at 5:00 pm

      Love the idea! Thank you for the inspiration...will try on what I have around here! My mom thought I was crazy when I wanted their old one and I knew there had to be something that could be done to revamp! ~Blessings!

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    12. girlfromwva

      October 01, 2013 at 12:01 pm

      Definitely re-pinning this!!! looks so good!

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    13. Pat

      October 01, 2013 at 11:47 am

      Ooo! I like the rope wrapped candelabra. I bet you come back with ZERO candelabras! Well, I hope you do.
      This looks easy peasy. I have an old 70s, swag lamp with wrought iron word and a big red globe in the middle. Very "Spanish" or Mediterranean in style... I've often thought of wrapping the wrought iron with rope.
      Getting ready to move them to separate rooms...so now might be the time to do that little project...
      Patricia

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    14. Cena

      October 01, 2013 at 11:32 am

      Great re purposing! A few months back I changed out my chandelier and have the old one laying around. I'll make an attempt to bring it back to life and hang it in my bathroom! Love the blue!

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.net

        October 01, 2013 at 11:41 am

        Thanks Cena!

        The blue is actually gray primer. 🙂

        Happy to inspire you to do your own.

        gail

    15. Nadine

      October 01, 2013 at 10:45 am

      Love this transformation! It would look great in a nautical room or beach house...I have several old chandeliers laying around and this might be a good option for one of them.

      Reply
    16. Margaret

      October 01, 2013 at 10:14 am

      Love the rope! What a smart idea. I don't think you'll have any trouble selling that!

      Reply
    17. Doris Henson

      October 01, 2013 at 9:55 am

      WOW...I like that!

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    18. Rhonda R.

      October 01, 2013 at 9:40 am

      I LOVE this!!! Where's the Pinterest button?

      Reply
      • gail@myrepurposedlife.net

        October 01, 2013 at 10:20 am

        Pin it button is now installed. 🙂

        thanks Rhonda!

        gail

    19. Susan

      October 01, 2013 at 8:50 am

      Gail, this is absolutely gorgeous. I might even try it and just leave the light fixture intact and maybe add shades or something ... I'm sharing on FB and Twitter. Thanks for the inspiration.

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    20. Julie @ follow your heart woodworking

      October 01, 2013 at 8:18 am

      Love the rope on there, that makes it extra special.

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    21. cassie

      October 01, 2013 at 6:19 am

      that looks fabulous, gail! love it and love it for outdoor use!

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    22. Sue

      October 01, 2013 at 5:51 am

      it looks real pretty with the rope on Gail! I like that you can take it off if wanted and put some other seasonal decor on it.
      Have a great week! Sue

      Reply

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