Thrift Store Chandelier to West Elm Inspired Terrarium
by
TheKimSixFix
I found an 80s brass and glass chandelier at the thrift store and wanted to give it a makeover. Unfortunately, it was broken (thanks kids!) before I had a chance to make it over, and so I was only left with SOME of the glass plates, which eliminated my original idea.
I knew I had to get creative if I wanted to use them for anything. Lucky for me, I was browsing the West Elm catalog and came across some geometric terrariums and I knew my chandelier would be perfect.
By using foil tape to connect the glass plates together, it looks like they are held together with metal frames. A great faux look. And it takes no special skills to assemble them! (Forget soldering or even glue!)
The total cost of this project was less than $6. The cost of the chandelier and the tape.
Geometric Glass and Foil Tape Terrariums. A perfect showcase for my succulents.
I knew I had to get creative if I wanted to use them for anything. Lucky for me, I was browsing the West Elm catalog and came across some geometric terrariums and I knew my chandelier would be perfect.
By using foil tape to connect the glass plates together, it looks like they are held together with metal frames. A great faux look. And it takes no special skills to assemble them! (Forget soldering or even glue!)
The total cost of this project was less than $6. The cost of the chandelier and the tape.
Geometric Glass and Foil Tape Terrariums. A perfect showcase for my succulents.
All that was left of my broken 80s chandelier.
After disassembling the glass plates from the chandelier frame.
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Neat Idea !!!
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I love these I will be looking out for old shades thank you Diane
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