Comments on: Make a Beaded Chandelier

By: Elisha Corey

Elisha Corey — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 10:23:28 +0000

If you cant find the round planters, I offer two alternatives:
1.) Get 2 of the wall mounted 1/2 rounds and bolt them together.

2. The wheel off of a bicycle (minus the tube and spokes, which can be done with wire cutters) and craft wire. Attach three to four strands of wire and equal spaces and set the length as you would for this project. you can put a zip tie midway between the S hook and the wheel to keep the wires away from the beads.

If you are anything like me, the kids old bikes are in an out building collecting dust. The kids really get a kick out of seeing their old toys take a new purpose and think freecycling is “amazing”.

By: Elisha Corey

Elisha Corey — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 10:10:44 +0000

I think ornament hooks would make this project far easier to manage. I may try this with clear beads and maybe pink for my daughters’ room. I have also seen things like this done with just and extension cord and a nightlight in the center.

By: cindy

cindy — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 00:18:40 +0000

So cool, I have made two of them and I love them. I added a garden water valve at the top to make it easier to attach the top wires.
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/150166968799376292/ here is my second one, I painted the 2014 new Pantone color.
My white one, you can see the garden valve a little more. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/150166968798032208/

cindy
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By: Jackie K

Jackie K — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:59:59 +0000

After Christmas sales beaded garland and ornament hooks battery operated lights.

By: heather

heather — Sun, 08 Sep 2013 19:59:12 +0000

In reply to katherine. @katherine, sure that would work!

By: katherine

katherine — Sun, 08 Sep 2013 18:31:27 +0000

this is nice…..but can you use the beads you can by on the roll?
e-bay have lots of them and in different colors……..

By: cindy

cindy — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:46:36 +0000

I read the tutorial twice and still didn’t think I would need that many beads, well now I am on my way to the store to pick up more beads. The next tutorial I follow of yours I will believe all the directions. I love the chandelier. I set a glass bowl inside the bottom beads and put a battery operated candle, the glow is beautiful.

By: heather

heather — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:29:24 +0000

In reply to Mel. @Mel, you can, but the insides of the beads won't get as good of coverage.

By: Mel

Mel — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:04:00 +0000

Are you able to paint them after the chandelier has been assembled?

By: Chalk paint lady

Chalk paint lady — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:30:45 +0000

I love this chandelier!!! I’m going to make one for my little girls room. Room is already pretty shabby chic but he really needs something hanging from the ceiling. Thank you for the dollar store ideas I will be back to see more for sure!!!