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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

HOMEMADE CHANDELIER

Did you ever have one of those "AH--HA" moments.....
Well, I did and this was it.
as I was shopping in my local thrift store today I saw these
2 wall sconces.

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They are kind of outdated a little, but still very cute.
As I was looking at them and passing them over to look at other stuff,
something just "clicked" in my brain..
(believe me that doesn't happen very often)
So I went back to them and grabbed them at 99 cents a piece
and brought them home.


I took out the wire snips and the 16 gauge wire,
only 1.69 at home depot and started
wrapping the wire...
like this



and this was what I got...notice I also wrapped the two little arm things.
It looks so cute hanging out on my patio. Sorry I didn't take a pick with it lit, but
I was just to tired to stay up late tonight to get a shot.
Plus guess what its hanging from....
an old solar lantern hanger..the old lanterns had burned out
but I had convinced my husband to save the hanging things (sorry to tired to think of actual word) :)


And there you have it....
MY HOMEMADE OUTDOOR CHANDELIER...
I still don't know if  I will spray paint it or not...I kind of like this rustic look..
we will see.....
HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY...OR NIGHT....WHATEVER....:)

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25 comments:

  1. GingerJuly 6, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Love this too... You are soooo creative!

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  2. we three dogs and meJuly 6, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I also made a chandy from an old brassy candlelabra but for indoors.will post here soon.Yours is just right for a patio.

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  3. Art Is BeautyJuly 6, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Thanks ladies! and "we three dogs" I can't wait to see it..:)

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  4. junkermidgeJuly 9, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Very, very clever! What a great addition to your patio!
    Midge

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  5. Lucydesignsart.comJuly 10, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    stop it! that is such a great idea!

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  6. Art Is BeautyJuly 10, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    thanks everyone...I don't get those light bulbs going off in the brain to often.

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  7. Petie@inspirednesting.comJuly 12, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Very cool. What a great reuse :) I love it when I get that'ah-ha' moment too! I have those same cork candles....hmmmm, maybe a trip to the GW in in the near future.

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  8. Kelli WJuly 12, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    So smart! I have been looking every where for something like that for my back patio! I wish I would have thought of this!

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  9. imklvrJuly 13, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Ok, where can I find me some of those thangs...I WANTS 'em! Thanks for the GREAT idea!!!!

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  10. UnknownJuly 15, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    So glad I picked your thumbnail to look at!! I have tow sconces that i am gong to go wire together right now!!Thanks for a great idea!

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  11. Kim with a KJuly 17, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Fantastic!!!
    Very creative idea and looks great!

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  12. MimiJuly 17, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    How very clever! I love this new chandelier!

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  13. JessicaJuly 18, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Such a neat idea! Looks great on your patio.

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  14. cherished blissJuly 19, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Your chandelier was featured on my blog today! Stop by and pick up a button : )

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  15. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Now THERE is an idea!! That's awesome.

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  16. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    How creative and clever! I love it! You mentioned painting it. The only thing I'd paint is the wire, just to make the piece look more uniform. Other than that, I really like the old look too, especially for an outdoor piece.

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  17. Jessica LaurenJuly 30, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    This is great! I featured it as a favorite find of mine on my blog this week! Check it out at
    Copy-Cat-Crafter

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  18. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    This is beautiful!

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  19. Funky Junk InteriorsOctober 18, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Well isn't that a good idea! Smart you! Very cool! I'd sure like to know more about those candles!

    Donna

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  20. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Very clever! They turned out very sweet!

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  21. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsOctober 18, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    That is so cool! What a totally clever idea!

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  22. JodieOctober 18, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Love it. I've got one I need to work on for outside. Maybe your's will motivate me to starting working on it.

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  23. EnchantedBellaOctober 19, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Great idea. Looks wonderful.
    Rebecca

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  25. UnknownOctober 25, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Wow, great post. I came across this post while looking up push pull cable systems. I don't know what that has to do with your blog but I am glad it took me here. I love that chandelier. I just bought a house and I want to start making things to decorate. I am going to try to make a chandelier. Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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