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FunkyJunk Interiors - Donna
FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Blogger Canada on Aug 22, 2012
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Light up your life with a twig chandelier!

Desiring a chandelier a little out of the norm, I eyed up a basic frame found at the thrift store and set about twigging it out. :)

NOTE: please ensure the twigs are a safe distance from the bulbs. This frame worked out beautifully! Tutorial is available.

#Recycle

#BeforeandAfter

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    This chandelier looks complicated, but that couldn't be further from the truth!
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    Starting with a thrift store chandy, I sprayed it white, then gathered up grapevines and willow tree branches, both while still green.
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    The twigs and branches were attached with twine in all the right places. (more attaching tips are avail)
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    The works then received a coat of white spray paint. The end result truly looks as if the entire light was created out of twigs! Sneaky, eh? :)
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    Ahhhh... perfection. :)
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    And finally, what inspired me. Found it in a gift shop and it was worth several thousand dollars! Mine was $10. :)

To see more: http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2010/11/lighting-up-my-life-with-white-branch.html

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  • Miriam I New York, NY
    Donna, this is amazing!
    on Aug 23, 2012 · Like 1
  • Lisa D Canada
    I've always loved this project of yours. It's gorgeous.
    on Aug 23, 2012 · Like 1
  • TopThisTopThat Pendergrass, GA
    this is amazing!
    on Aug 23, 2012 · Like 1
  • Becky Blair, NE
    Though I'm normally a naturalist, in this case I like your better Donna.
    on Aug 23, 2012 · Like 1
  • Beckie @ Infarrantly Crea... Greenwood, IN
    I love it Donna!!
    on Aug 24, 2012 · Like 1
  • Christine at First Home L... Saint Cloud, FL
    I've always liked this project! Maybe I will start saving twigs I find in the yard!
    on Sep 02, 2012 · Like 1
  • Susan S
    Absolutely beautiful! What a fantastic project!
    on Sep 02, 2012 · Like 1
  • Linda M Clinton Township, MI
    I see that it would be easy to create. Just have to have fresh vines and twigs. Great job. Love it.
    on Sep 02, 2012 · Like 1
  • Linda M Clinton Township, MI
    Christine - They have to be fresh to bend.
    on Sep 02, 2012 · Like 1
  • Marion C Union, OR
    Twigs from a Snowball tree would work good to ..they grow fast and bend easy .. ive made a trellis from one .. I love the chandelier..
    on Sep 02, 2012 · Like 1
  • FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada
    Thanks everyone! Yes, the key definitely is using fresh twigs and vines that can still bend. I even painted them the same day and it worked great! No curing was required. :)
    on Sep 02, 2012 · Like 1
  • Verna S Tishomingo, OK
    I know what I'm doing tomorrow!
    on Sep 02, 2012 · Like 1
  • Johnnie L Bloomington, IN
    No way!!! So cool.
    on Sep 03, 2012 · Like 0
  • The Bold Abode Forest, VA
    I LOVE this!
    on Sep 03, 2012 · Like 0

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