Chic Chandelier Upcycle

$20-30
2 Hours
Medium
Upcycling a chandelier is easier than it looks from the finished product. With some spray paint, beads, and a few tools, you can make your own. Check out the detailed instructions in the blog post.
I needed a fabulous new chandelier for my bedroom makeover, on a not-so-fabulous budget.
Start with a simple chandelier. I found this one for $6 at a Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
Clean and paint, making sure to cover the electrical wires and bulb sockets.
Add beads. Some I was able to clip to the sides using the metal links between beads, and some had to be glued on with epoxy.
Voila! Reading Nook! We put a dimmer switch on ours, to adjust the lighting easily. (I only rated this one at moderate difficulty because the chandelier had to be wired. For me it was easy - I just asked my husband!)
Meredith Wouters
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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  • Jeanette S Jeanette S on Apr 17, 2014
    Great job! I love the size of this! If you haven't looked at the metal spray paints available at the big box stores, please do. I love the copper and pewter!
  • Maribeth Merton Maribeth Merton on Apr 17, 2014
    where do the glass beads come from?
    • Meredith Wouters Meredith Wouters on Apr 17, 2014
      I got mine from hobby lobby and their actually plastic. I'm sure most craft or sewing stores carry something similar.
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