Asked on Apr 09, 2016
What to make out of a glass hanging light
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Marjo
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I have a hanging light like this that I removed from my kitchen since it is outdated. I think it would make a great terrarium but I don't have a place for something like that in my house. Can anyone think of something I can repurpose this into? I tried to paint it like stained glass but that wasn't working out well either. When the light is on you can see every paint stroke. If I didn't have room for the finished product I could maybe sell it after.
41 answers
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It WOULD make a good terrarium. I also think if you changed the color of the fixture, you could maybe find a new place to put it. Geometric is really "the thing"
Becky
on Apr 09, 2016
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I gave mine to Goodwill. Not sure I want to know what everyone comes up with that I could have done.
Barb
on Apr 10, 2016
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I had one similar but the glass was different colors. My Aunt gave it to me. I took the entire inside apart so I just had the glass panes and flipped it over so it was like a bowl. I put it in my garden and fill it with succulents. Loved how it came out. That was a few years ago and now the succulents spill out of it so it looks even better. Good luck with what you decide to do with it
Deezie
on Apr 10, 2016
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Take the glass out, spray the frame and chain black, add a light socket and Edison bulb and it becomes a modern hanging light! Put it wherever you need a light...over an island, a sink, on a porch, etc. If you can find others in the same or different shapes at the thrift store, make a collection of them over a bed, beside a table, over a bar, etc. You can even build an open box for them like the ones that cost a fortune at Restoration Hardware and they become a light fixture.
Jeanette S
on Apr 10, 2016
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Take out the glass. Spray whatever colour you like. Add crystal drops, silk roses, old string of pearls or whatever and make it a shabby chic chandelier
Kaye Hayes
on Apr 10, 2016
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During Xmas in Grants Pass Oregon a guy did this to a tree in his front yard... spectacular!
Daniel Clark Orey
on Apr 10, 2016
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I saw quite if few re-use ideas on Pinterest this week Bowls, bird baths, planters Love the ideas mentioned here too
Brenda Albright
on Apr 10, 2016
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Turn it into a little terrarium or greenhouse by using just the shade.
Shyra
on Apr 10, 2016
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If it's possible to remove the entire outside (frame and glass) paint and hang with just candles or keep electrified and hang as a small chandelier.
Elizabeth Roy
on Apr 10, 2016
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I have a couple of these purchased at our local Habitat for Humanity store. I am going to spray them with a hammered copper paint and attach a solar light inside to hang on the deck at the lake.
Kimberly Cox
on Apr 10, 2016
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Brenda is right. Here's a link to some ideas you will surly find inspiring!! https://www.pinterest.com/search/?q=repurposing%20glass%20light%20fixtures&referrer=sitelinks_searchbox
Sandra Allen
on Apr 10, 2016
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If you want to add outdoor ambience remove the electric wiring and make a trip to your local Dollar Tree. I found that the standard top for their sidewalk solar lights usually fit into bulb sockets but if they are a bit too big just haul out your trusty glue gun and make the lights secure. Then as mentioned above perhaps hang some crystals for a bit of bling.
Karen
on Apr 10, 2016
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That makes me think of a windchime/solar light...
Evon Ward
on Apr 10, 2016
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I flipped one over and use it as a pretty planter. It is bottom center right next to our front steps.
Ann
on Apr 10, 2016
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Remove the light & chain and add some type of base (maybe a piece of plywood/wood cut slightly larger than the glass) and turn it into a terrarium. :D
Que1394360
on Apr 10, 2016
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You could remove the glass portion of it and make that a outside terrarium or flip it over and make a planter. With the glass removed use the light portion to make a chandelier by adding beads and a decorative bulb ( dollar store has them) you can rewire to turn it into a hanging light with a switch on the cord. A solar light chandelier would be lovely hanging on the porch or even a sunny room.
Cathy Bailey
on Apr 10, 2016
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I would get some galvanized piping and plywood with bundt legs, create a stand with the lamp upside down and secured to the stand (paint as you want or stain). Know what height you need prior to buying everything. Once upside down, seal all glass contacts with clear silicone. Line entire area with moss, build terrarium- cover with glass cut to size. Include interior "stoppers" of plexi (glued to glass with clear silicone or make the entire top of plexi) and you have a tabletop terrarium you can put outside (use outside paint if you do).
Bobbie Littlefield
on Apr 10, 2016
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Rmi4651532
on Apr 10, 2016
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Marjo, one time I purchased something at Goodwill and when I got it home I was pretty sure I was the one that donated it. yep!
Barb
on Apr 10, 2016
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You could remove the light fixture and replace it with a metal rod. Drill a hole in the middle of a plate and attach it to the bottom of the rod. It would make a pretty bird feeder, and the top would keep the squirrels out and keep the bird feed dry.
Cindi
on Apr 10, 2016
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I would keep it as a light fixture but just update it by getting rid of the glass frame both the metal part and the glass itself. Keep the inside candelabra part and spray paint all of the metal,including the chain, making sure to tape off anything that wasn't metal (I would paint it bronze, white or black) then, buy small, clear bulbs and those cute little fabric shades to put over the bulbs. You could use it over a dining table or in an entryway.
Tra5137969
on Apr 10, 2016
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Replace bulbs with inexpensive solar lights to use in yard or on patio.
Sheila D
on Apr 10, 2016
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Make a Koushi lamp? http://www.remodelista.com/posts/diy-koushi-lamp-by-mark-eden-schooley/
Lizzy L
on Apr 10, 2016
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Make a terrarium.
Lynn Jordan
on Apr 10, 2016
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remove the light fixture and add a string of solar lights, hang in the yard or on a deck. Use the light fixture as an outdoor chandelier (or in a kid's room) by adding strings of beads/and or a garland of flowers. You could even add led tealights where the bulbs were.
Mikki
on Apr 10, 2016
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you could remove the glass, spray paint it silver, black or white or any other color then loop or drape some beads or old necklaces and make it into a chandelier.
Jallen
on Apr 10, 2016
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Separate the fixture from the dome and add a glass knob and use it for a cover, like a cake plate. Or soldier on metal rings and hang shells, beads, or pieces of glass and make a wind chime. Here are three great ideas. Good luck! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/323414816967250555/https://www.pinterest.com/pin/323414816967139288/ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/323414816968959875/
Rebecca Bender
on Apr 10, 2016
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I have the exact light and was thinking of painting the inside with a pastel colored glass paint then placing it over 3 or 4 of the cheaper solar lights for my flower garden. I also like Rebecca's idea of a wind chime....maybe both ideas could be combined somehow?
Debbie Miller
on Apr 10, 2016
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there is stuff they make that you could turn it into a tiffany lamp!
Joan Morris
on Apr 10, 2016
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Thanks everyone for your suggestions and comments
Marjo
on Apr 10, 2016
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I used this very one as a terrarium fairy garden.
Dixie M. Reed
on Apr 10, 2016
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I think that I would add solar lights in the sockets- hang it out doors.The sockets could be painted or covered with moss.
Laura B
on Apr 11, 2016
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You might try painting the brass black and replace the light fixture part hanging in the middle to one of the cool Edison lights with a single socket down the inside. Or frost the glass for a softer look.
Linda
on Apr 11, 2016
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You good take out the panels drill holes in them and make a beautiful beautiful hanging decoration for the room and as far as showing The Strokes that it wouldn't be a light you can make it look like stained glass you can look make it look like stained glass as you're not see the paint Strokes first of all views and makeup sponge it's better than a brush and do two to three coats
Ali Parker
on Apr 11, 2016
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Take lights out. Add a ring or handle to the top and use for a unique cake cover.
Phw5144625
on Apr 11, 2016
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You could take the glass out, turn it upside down the add moss or coco fiber and dirt and use it as a planter.
Linda
on Apr 11, 2016
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Orb lamp -remove glass buy brass hoops from Joanne fabrics and solder into rings and glue 4 balsa wood strips glue 2 together to make 1 wood circle and paint with spray paint. That's what I did with my old brass lamp
Lmp3547429
on Apr 12, 2016
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Make it into a terrarium.
Kari Roberts
on Apr 14, 2016
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Slaughter the 70's: An Ugly Ligh Re-do This is a post here on Hometalk. I can't figure out how to cut and paste it here so I am giving you the title on it above. She took the glass out of the panels and replaced them with wood slats. If you can't get to the post this way get back with me and I will tell you where to find it.
Mcgypsy9
on Apr 18, 2016
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Do you have a little unused space? You could make a reading nook or a kind of porch area and use the light (as it is) there. Build a space around the light. I've seen the terrariums from those kind of lamps before and that would work also. I'd just hate to stop using it as a lamp - I love it. GOOD LUCK!
Jean
on Apr 23, 2016
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you could simply UN-wire it, use/modify the bulb holders as actual candle holders, and have a true hanging Candle-abra. The glass might even protect the candles from wind/weather if hung outdoors.
Joan Peterdi
on May 07, 2016
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