Light up Your Life With a Twig Chandelier!
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Donna at Funky Junk Interiors
(IC: blogger)
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Desiring a chandelier a little out of the norm, I eyed up a basic frame found at the thrift store and set about twigging it out. :)
NOTE: please ensure the twigs are a safe distance from the bulbs. This frame worked out beautifully! Tutorial is available.
NOTE: please ensure the twigs are a safe distance from the bulbs. This frame worked out beautifully! Tutorial is available.
This chandelier looks complicated, but that couldn't be further from the truth!
Starting with a thrift store chandy, I sprayed it white, then gathered up grapevines and willow tree branches, both while still green.
The twigs and branches were attached with twine in all the right places. (more attaching tips are avail)
The works then received a coat of white spray paint. The end result truly looks as if the entire light was created out of twigs! Sneaky, eh? :)
Ahhhh... perfection. :)
And finally, what inspired me. Found it in a gift shop and it was worth several thousand dollars! Mine was $10. :)
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Published August 22nd, 2012 11:28 PM
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Carol Stehling on Feb 13, 2015I've seen pictures of twig chandeliers but natural not painted. I love it painted!
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