DIY Solar Chandelier #BackyardReady
by
Courtney @ All Things New Again
(IC: blogger)
$10
1 Hour
Easy
A DIY Solar Chandelier is a cheap and easy project to spruce up your yard for summertime. I scored my chandelier for free on Craig's List (woo hoo!), used a can of spray paint I already had in my garage, and spent under $10 for the remaining supplies.
Here's how I made my solar chandelier for summer plus a few lessons learned on the best places to hang it in your yard.
Here's how I made my solar chandelier for summer plus a few lessons learned on the best places to hang it in your yard.
HOW TO MAKE A SOLAR CHANDELIER
First, you need a chandelier. I am addicted to Craig's Lists and was super-excited to get this one for FREE from a lady who was updating her lighting.
Next, you need the solar lights. I found these big beautiful goblets at Home Depot for $4.99 each. They were the most expensive solar lights in the store, but they were also the prettiest. (Hey, the chandelier was free so I splurged!)
I ended up buying little 99 cent solar lights that only glow one color, but they fit the chandelier perfectly. I found them in the garden section at Walmart. I have also seen them at the $1 Store. You may have to try a few different types of solar lights to find the ones that fit best with your chandelier.
Once I had my supplies, it was time to get to work. I unscrewed all of the light bulbs. Then I unscrewed the bottom of the chandelier, pulled out all of the electrical wiring and threw it away.
After all of the electrical parts were removed, I spray-painted the chandelier red and distressed it to reveal just a little bit of the original gold. It would also look pretty to skip the paint and just leave the chandelier’s original patina, although I am not sure if this would get rusty outside in the rain.
I used Loctite Super Glue for this project. (And I only glued my fingers together once!) The package says this stuff is waterproof and so strong you can glue a broken plate back together and run it through the dishwasher.
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Published May 27th, 2014 3:56 PM
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DebbieAnn on May 31, 2014I'm gonna do this and hang it on my Sheppard's Hook to catch the sun rays, hang level and I'll be able to move the Hook wherever we are! Thanks for the idea!!! Looks Awesome!
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