Sunday, April 7, 2013

DIY Crystal Chandelier

So after a long few weeks of zero production in the miniature department, I finally got going on a project I had been thinking about for a long time.

Way back when I started my doll house renovation I had purchased these chandeliers for my boutique (right), but after a few months of blog-hopping I decided that I wanted to try and attempt to make my own instead.

I had ordered crystal beads on Ebay in few different shapes. But the teardrop ones I was waiting on took WEEKS to arrive (from China, silly me), so when they finally got here I could finally start working on my light.

Using the electrical fitting from the light I bought, I sewed/glued/tied/fixed the beads and findings around it until I had what resembled a 'crystal chandelier'.

I didn't take pictures of any part of the process because I wasn't entirely sure if it would actually work out. But it did, and I'm delighted with the finished result. I can't wait to make all the light fittings for the rest of the boutique now!



Here's what it looks like without light; there are four 'lamps' with the curved arms joining these and eight strings of crystal holding it to the light fitting.





 
And with light:






And that's it for the moment! Next up, my hat display stand!

See you then :)

2 comments:

  1. Heee Blaithin, your back !!!!!!!
    I´m soo glad you stopped hugging the radiators:)
    You did a great job on the Chandelier, it looks so beautiful, it will fit perfect in your boutique !
    So, now I´m looking forward to your hat display !!
    Have a wonderful week.

    Warm Hugs Mieke

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  2. I'm glad you found time and motivation to start some projects again ^^
    Your chandelier looks cute; the one you bought was pretty too, but yours look more... shiny if you know what I mean!

    Take care!

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