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Carmen C

Wesley Chapel, FL
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  • piglogsandtaterberries.blogspot.com/2012/06/secret-life-of-outdoor-chandelier.html

Turning a tomato cage into a chandelier

I knew we "needed" a chandelier for the pergola my dear sweet husband got me for Mother's Day but where could I find what I wanted.... it had to be made of old materials and crystals. A quick trip through the garage reminded me that we had a stack of old tomato cages which had not been put to use as of yet. In fact my original purpose for them was to set them in our old cement planters upside down and drape them in tiny Christmas lights for the winter. Well here it was early summer ...»
and they still sat.... old, slightly bent from years of use and just the perfect patina!

Inspiration struck.

The ends were cut down with bolt cutter and bent over to form the top. A spool of old wire was woven in and out around the body to form a cage of sorts. More wire was added to the top for reinforcement. Old crystals and yard sale beads were wired on. The hanging fixture (available at Lowe's) was screwed in place, spray painted to blend in and then the fixture was hung under the protective covering of our pergola. An Edison bulb was added to further enhance the aged appearance. The cord was plugged in, the switch was "thrown"... instant ambiance!

Stop on by and check it out....

piglogsandtaterberries.blogspot.com/2012/06/secret-life-of-outdoor-chandelier.html

Peggy W
Peggy W Kokomo, IN
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  • Carmen C
    Commented on Jul 12, 2012
    I guess beauty IS in the eyes of the beholder. I find this really ugly, the saving grace are ...»
    the crystals.

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My grandfathers bed.

This is an easy project from an old twin bed
Frances S
Frances S South Rockwood, MI
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  • Carmen C
    Commented on May 30, 2012
    Outstanding and beautiful upcycling.
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