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DIY Globe Pendant
by
Leslie
(IC: blogger)
$30
1 Hour
Easy
Maps and globes are all the rage in decor right now, so we are loving this easy, "form meets function" project!
To make this, you'll need a few materials: A globe (sometimes you can find them inexpensively at thrift stores... mine was under $10!), two light kits (these were from Ikea), a pair of light bulbs (make sure they fit the kits!), some white craft paint, a paint brush, pencil, and something to cut open the globe (I started with a box cutter, but later moved to an electric multi tool to make it easier).
Step 1: Cut your globe in half. (Hint: Use the equator to get a straight line and a perfect half-way cut!) Again, I started by using a box cutter, but realized that the core of my globe was too thick and switched to a handheld electric saw to get the job done.
Step 2: Using the light kit, trace a hole at the top of each half. This is where the light kit will be inserted to create the pendant.
Step 3: Cut out the traced circles.
Step 4: Sand all of the "cut" areas until they are smooth.
Step 5: Clean all of the dust and dirt off the globe. I just used a slightly damp paper towel to wipe it down.
Step 7: Once everything is dry, insert the light fixture into the hole, screw the top on, and add the bulb!
Step 8: Hang it up and plug it in!
For more details and pictures, check out the link below!
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Published August 18th, 2015 9:46 AM
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Leah Deverett on Aug 10, 2017
LOVE this idea!! Great project. Thank you for sharing!
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I wish I could post a picture in this comment but I find globes and maps great for decorating! I have an 18" one 'rigged' into an older cast iron pillar candle holder that hung from the ceiling. I sprayed it with bronze paint and used a gold chain which I spray painted bronze to match. It hangs in our library area and is easily reachable to explore on (grandkids always ask where a certain continent or country is.... I would love it to light up but I'm not crazy about cutting it. Perhaps a small hole but nothing bigger than a quarter. Any ideas ? I love the ceiling globe shade and other ideas with wall sconces but maybe another time!
So what is the plan for the other half?