Blogger Greensboro, NC on Feb 05, 2013

Mason Jar Chandelier

My DIY hubby did a great job of taking a throw away 10-light brass chandelier with shades and turning it into a beautiful mason jar chandelier and anchor piece for our kitchen redo.

The little platforms around the fake candles were the perfect size to accommodate the rings for the mason jars (clear quart size). He began by hot gluing the rings upside down onto the platforms. Painter's caulk was used to smooth out the transition between ring and platform and a 40-watt chandelier bulb was chosen to eliminate any heating concerns.

He applied an aerosol primer over everything (minus jars) first and then top-coated with a gloss white aerosol. Next, and probably messiest part, was caulking around the rings. The accent color (Annie Sloan chalk paint leftover from our china hutch project) was 2 coats of paint applied to the rings and arms. The perfect last touch was adding a dimmer switch for lighting variations. Score one for my hubby Tim! ...»

Cost: $30 Difficulty: Moderate

To see more: http://www.martysmusings.net/2013/02/diy-mason-jar-chandelier.html

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Clover House, DeeDee Decatur, TX

WOW! What an awesome idea! That looks so great! :)

on Feb 06, 2013 · Like 0
Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC

Thanks Clover House, DeeDee! It's not for everyone but it was just a fairly easy project that changed the look of our kitchen (plus it was free!)

on Feb 06, 2013 · Like 1
Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC

Thank you, Clover House, DeeDee and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.

on Feb 06, 2013 · Like 1
Terri J York, PA

Marty, will you lend me your husband long enough to do something like this for me?. Absolutely love it!

on Feb 06, 2013 · Like 0
Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC

Hahaha, Terri J, I would if I could! But we're celebrating 26 years on Valentine's Day and I think I'll keep him around for a few more (dozen) projects!

on Feb 06, 2013 · Like 0
Terri J York, PA

But Marty, if I could just borrow his handy skills for a couple small projects after Valentines, it would make my day, week, month, year...I promise to give him right back. Happy Anniverary (a little early) to you both!!!!

on Feb 06, 2013 · Like 1
Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC

Thanks, Terri J! I think we're a little too far away for a day trip :)

on Feb 07, 2013 · Like 1
Deb Bisel Topeka, KS

I love redoing old chandeliers....how does the heat escape?

on Feb 08, 2013 · Like 0
Deb Bisel Topeka, KS

Also, Marty, I live in Topeka now but grew up just outside of Mount Airy, NC...love your stuff!

on Feb 08, 2013 · Like 0
Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC

@Deb Bisel Don't you miss NC? Thanks so much for the compliment!

on Feb 08, 2013 · Like 0
Terri J York, PA

You could always make it a mini vacation too - we have lots to see around here, between Gettysburg and the Amish community.

on Feb 09, 2013 · Like 0
Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC

Terri J I've always wanted to come to your neck of the woods. If I could only talk my husband into a vacation that doesn't involve the same beach every year!

on Feb 09, 2013 · Like 0
Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC

Well, it is my anniversary on Valentine's Day........

on Feb 09, 2013 · Like 0
Patricia Hinshaw Trinity, NC

happy anniversary

on Feb 09, 2013 · Like 0
Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC

Thanks so much!

on Feb 09, 2013 · Like 0
Jeanette S Atlanta, GA

This is just too much! OK one of you youngsters...open up a shop selling nothing but re-purposed Mason jars! HT has featured them for just about everything! Love all of the ideas, but this one takes the cake. Since Mason jars can be used in canning...i.e., boiling...I imagine they can take the heat from a light bulb.

on Feb 10, 2013 · Like 0
Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC

Thanks Jeanette S. You are exactly right about the heat. I asked my husband the same thing. I love mason jars in each shape or form!

on Feb 10, 2013 · Like 0
Marcia S Florissant, MO

I'm not contradicting the post about the jar being able to take the heat because it is boiled before canning because I've never conducted any testing but this is contained heat and it would seem it would get mighty warm and close t hot..Marty,have you used this often and how long was it on for..I would just hate for someone to make this and sell it to some one and the jar explode when they were eating or other activities under the lighting..that is a big responsibility..again these are just my thoughts..

on Mar 12, 2013 · Like 0
Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC

Marcia S thanks for the question. We actually have a dimmer switch on the chandelier which allows us to adjust the lighting, but we have kept it on full practically all day and had no problems whatsoever. The jars are only warm to the touch, not hot. I would hope that someone selling these would take the necessary precautions and do the research to ensure their product safety.

on Mar 12, 2013 · Like 0
Jeanette S Atlanta, GA

I just remembered....mason jars come in a light bluish green color...wouldn't those be stunning in a light?

on Mar 13, 2013 · Like 0
Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC

Jeanette S We thought about using that same color, too, but decided to stick with the clear for pure light since this is in the kitchen (where we do school and everything else!) I'd love to see it if you go that route!

on Mar 13, 2013 · Like 0
Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC

Jeanette S That would be pretty! Let me know if you make one!

on Mar 13, 2013 · Like 0
Debby Boyle Necedah, WI

I love the chandelier. What a great idea & cheap! Love that!!!!

on Mar 22, 2013 · Like 0
Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC

Thanks Debby Boyle. It is so fun in our kitchen!

on Mar 22, 2013 · Like 0
Debby Boyle Necedah, WI

I bet. I'm going to have my husband Dennis make one for the cazebo.

on Mar 24, 2013 · Like 1

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