How To Re-Purpose A Chandelier
When planning our DIY Greenhouse, I knew I’d want a fun chandelier to hang inside. As luck would have it, I found a great brass chandelier, that was begging to be re-purposed, at a Thrift Store. Since it was only $10 and I had some saved crystals, It was easy to transform into a DIY Solar Light Fixture.
GATHER YOUR SUPPLIES TO PAINT YOUR CHANDELIER
First, remove any removable parts and find a place that you can spray paint all the pieces that you plan to use with the chandelier.
If you can find a way to hang the light fixture, you will be able to spray paint the entire piece without moving it to a different position.
Lay out all the removable parts and give them a light coat of paint. Chalk paint will dry quickly, allowing your to flip the pieces for another coat on the back side.
First, remove the wires and bulb holder from your chandelier. Begin by clipping the wires, with wire cutter’s, and then unscrew the holder from the fixture. Finding these crystal like solar lights for just a $1.00 each was a perfect choice.
In order to get the solar lights to attached securely to the fixture, it is necessary to cut the pipe. SEE MORE DETAILS Here.
Note: Each Light Fixture will be different and all the fittings may not work exactly as described, therefore, you may need to add some adhesive or additional fittings to attached the solar lights to the fixture.
The combination of the crystals and the crystal like design of these Dollar Tree Solar Lights give the Chandelier a fun, elegant feel. We have had so much fun making items for the greenhouse. See full tutorial here.
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Phyllis Wishart on May 08, 2021
I did this this years ago, I love it
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Rachel The Ponds Farmhouse on May 08, 2021
Phyllis.
thanks so much
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First if all I totally love your greenhouse. I just recently had mine built this May. Do you have any suggestions on how you can cool down your house. I have a vent and a vent with fan and still can’t maintain anything lower then 100 during the day
Can you show it light up?
I just want to say your chandelier idea is awesome and really classy. I am though in love with your working shed! Do you have any posting on it?