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.
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.
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
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
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.
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?
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Janna Bischoff
Do you sell these? I am looking for something like this in white with rope for my dining room!
gail@myrepurposedlife.com
No, I'm sorry Janna, I don't sell these rope wrapped chandeliers.
You should try to diy it. 🙂
gail
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
Pretty! The rope really adds some nice texture!
Pam
Turned out adorable.....I really like and when I get a cover over my deck I might just have to do one of those.
maria at inredningsvis
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Have a great weekend dear
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Terri
Love this idea and these turned out awesome...the rope really makes a difference. I bet these sell quickly!
Kalamity Kelli
Gorgeous! For an outdoor porch or living area it would be perfect!
mary
The jute rope looks neat, but it worries me if you light the candles...it would burn like dry straw! Be Cautious:)
Stephanie@cre8tive
Love all your pictures! Your getting good at that 🙂
Holly
I love the rope! It turned out great.
Donna
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.
Rosita Aldrich
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!
girlfromwva
Definitely re-pinning this!!! looks so good!
Pat
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
Cena
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!
gail@myrepurposedlife.net
Thanks Cena!
The blue is actually gray primer. 🙂
Happy to inspire you to do your own.
gail
Nadine
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.
Margaret
Love the rope! What a smart idea. I don't think you'll have any trouble selling that!
Doris Henson
WOW...I like that!
Rhonda R.
I LOVE this!!! Where's the Pinterest button?
gail@myrepurposedlife.net
Pin it button is now installed. 🙂
thanks Rhonda!
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Susan
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.
Julie @ follow your heart woodworking
Love the rope on there, that makes it extra special.
cassie
that looks fabulous, gail! love it and love it for outdoor use!
Sue
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