Decorative Candle Chandelier

Use unexpected materials and pretty embellishments to create crafts for the garden. Use chicken wire and assorted beads to create a pretty and delicate Decorative Candle Chandelier by Linda Peterson. This craft is super simple and perfect for summer.

Material:

Chicken wire – approximately 9 squares by 4 squares deep
Aluminum armature wire 1/8” diameter or use a similar wire
22 gauge silver finish wire
Miscellaneous beads and drop dangles
Chain of choice
Candle in glass votive
Pliers
Wire snips
Gloves (optional – to protect fingers and hands)

Instructions:

Cut desired size of chicken wire, leaving wire ends extending. Place a length of aluminum armature wire 1″ longer than the width at the top, center the wire to that ends extend 1/2” on each side. Fold ends of chicken wire over aluminum wire to create a finished edge.
Bend wire to form a cylinder, matching up the pattern. Secure by twisting ends together. Snip off any extra wire.
Use a pair of wire cutters to cut the wire ends from bottom of chandelier.
Turn the chandelier upside down and bend octagons in half – folding towards the middle.
Cut a length of 22 gauge silver wire and secure the end to the bottom of the cylinder. Continue wrapping wire in a clockwise fashion to form a circle at the bottom. Secure by wrapping end and snip off excess wire.
Secure an additional piece of wire to bottom and create a criss-cross across the bottom of the cylinder. Wrap ends and cut off excess wire.
Turn right side up, attach three lengths of chain.Allow to hang while embellishing with coils, additional chain, droplets and the like. Place candle in center and enjoy!