When you think of a chandelier, undoubtedly delicate crystals or intricate iron works come to mind. However, you can also build a chandelier out of pretty much anything. If you wish to continue a theme within your home or if you have a collection, the custom created chandelier is a great idea. Your chandelier can be graceful and elegant or perhaps you want to build a fun chandelier for your child’s bedroom. With just a tiny bit of electrical know how, or help from someone who has it, you can create a custom chandelier that will perfectly suit your space.
Finding Things
As you think about crafting a chandelier from found objects, the bulk of the fun is in selecting the objects that you wish to include in your lamp. You can make a chandelier out of virtually anything including plastic milk cartons, kitchen utensils, small pieces of metal wall art sculptures or even old hardware. Items that you choose can be translucent, shiny, or colorful. You can look for interesting shapes and materials to create your customer chandelier, and much of the fun of this project is finding just the right materials for it.
Beads and Baubles
If you simply look around your home, you can find all sorts of things that will work to make a beautiful chandelier. Another great idea for embellishments is unstrung beads or old costume jewelry. A walk through your kitchen can sometimes be beneficial in helping you find elements for a beautiful chandeliers. Anything from plastic cutlery to contemporary abstract wall art or artisan metal wall art are possibilities for delightful adornments. Or utilize vintage teacups in a Victorian-inspired lighting fixture. You just need to use items that won’t melt or crack from the heat given off by the light bulbs; or place delicate pieces further away from the bulbs on your fixture.
Vines and Bones
Consider using driftwood, grapevine, or tree branches to make a chandelier for a rustic space. For a rustic country atmosphere, you can also use animal bones and antlers. Again, you want to be aware of the heat that your light bulbs are emitting, and you want to make sure that your lamp is properly wired to be safe.
Vintage Toys
A chandelier made from vintage children’s toys is a whimsical addition to a kid’s bedroom. You can choose a single type of toy like a jack in the box, or you can simply mix and match the toys for a fun effect. You can begin with a chandelier you already own as a base and then affix your toys on it, or you can build the entire chandelier yourself. When you are making your chandelier, you may discover that you will already have a good idea about making your next one.
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