Cord Decor Lighting!

by Bryan's Workshop

This is my cord decor lighting and I love it! I wanted to create unique lighting for this corner in my house that looked industrial and antique. I think I nailed it!

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I first wired three sockets on long cords into my ceiling.

You can also wire a socket to a plug or buy one and run your light out of the outlet.

*Please be cautious with electricity!

I built a wood box and stained it to match the tables. The box covers the wire housing.

The earliest wiring system in the US was knobs and tubes. I wanted to simulate that and luckily I was able to find ceramic knobs at an electrical parts shops.

I live in Japan and do not know where to find wire knobs outside of Japan. You should be able to find them online or at an antique/junk shop. You can also use drawer knobs or something similar that you can wrap cord around.

My wife loves it!

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Julie on Sep 24, 2016
I see how you used the knobs to turn "corners" on the ceiling, but what did you use for the final "drop" from the ceiling? Is it some sort of hook or other hardware?

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Snackprincess on Sep 24, 2016
what did you use to secure the wires to the tubes? or is it just pulled really tight?

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Margie Hood on Oct 08, 2016
BRYAN....that is awesome..i love the uniformed look...you did a great job...also where do u live so i can drop by and just pick up that old sewing table you said i could have....WHAT YOU DONT REMEMBER SAYING THAT....LMBO...the work in the room is great...the table , etc...nice job

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- Bryan's Workshop on Oct 09, 2016
  I think you're trying to trick me! :) There is a working 1927 Singer in that table! If you're ever in Japan, drop by and we can sew stuff. These lights were fun to make! Thank you very much for your nice and funny comment!
  
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Jackie Knight on Nov 07, 2016
Could you do this under kitch cabinets or somehow bring the lighting down under a painting. Can you use glass light covers as well? Thoughts?

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- Bryan's Workshop on Nov 13, 2016
  Hello Jackie! The cabinets sound very doable! You can definitely add light covers too, just as long as the weight of them are supported so the wiring doesn't get pulled out. I'm not sure what you mean about bringing the lights under a painting. Will they be on the wall or hanging?
  
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