DIY Candle Chandelier
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Picture frames are available in a vast array of styles and colors.picture frame 05 image by Natasha from Fotolia.com
Choose a picture frame with a size to fit your needs. A large space would need a larger frame and a small space would need a smaller frame. A poster frame also can fit nicely. - 2). Prepare the frame for use as the chandelier base by removing all the paper and cardboard inserts and backing from the frame.
- 3). Secure the glass in the picture frame using the mechanisms on the back of the frame.
- 4). Measure the desired distance in which to hang the candle chandelier from the ceiling. Using a tape measure, start at the ceiling and measure down to the desired hanging height for the candle chandelier.
- 5). Screw one eyehook into each of the four corners, on the back side, of the picture frame.
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Combine S hooks eyehooks to to lift a candle chandelier.hooks image by timur1970 from Fotolia.com
Attach one S hook to each of the four eyehooks by sliding through the eyehook opening. - 7). Attach the lighting chains (choose from different styles and colors) to each of the four S hooks by sliding the first link of the chain onto the S hook.
- 8). Screw a swivel ceiling hook into the ceiling in the center of the desired hanging location for the candle chandelier.
- 9). Slide the last link on each of the four lengths of the lighting chain onto the open end of the swivel ceiling hook to hang the chandelier.
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Place the candles on the glass surface of the chandelier and light when desired. Candles can also be placed on decorative candle plates or in candle holders to avoid melted wax dripping onto the glass surface of the candle chandelier. - 11
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