Chicken Wire Chandelier

By: Michelle Frae Cummings

With a little bit of chicken wire, crystals and brass metal, you can create a sparking chandelier that would look great both inside and out! This thrifty project is a wonderful way to use up stuff around your home and create unique decorations that everyone is sure to love. This is a great way to reuse old embellishments or repurpose an old necklace or bracelet that broke. There's beauty in everything and with this fun and thrifty craft, you'll add style and eclectic design to any part of your home!

Primary TechniqueGreen Crafting

Easy

SeasonSummer

Materials List

MD Hobby & Craft Chicken Wire
MD Hobby & Craft metal working gloves
MD Hobby & Craft Brass Metal Sheet Roll
Prima Swarovski Crystals
Sizzix branch die
Sizzix Flower die
Sizzix Embossing Folder
Die cutting machine
Red and green alcohol pens
25 Heart shaped crystals
Gold floral wire
e-6000 glue
Jewelry pliers
Scissors
Gold spray paint

Instructions

Working carefully with the gloves on, roll out the chicken wire and cut a 12" X 12" piece with the jewelry pliers.
Shape chicken wire into a cylinder shape.
Carefully interlock wire ends together with your gloved fingers and pliers.
Pinch the top of the cylinder closed and push down until the cylinder measures 6".
Spray completely with gold paint and let dry.
Cut and emboss 4 flowers from the brass sheet.
Cut 4 branches from the brass sheet.
Use the edge of your scissors or a bone folder to make indents into the leaves.
Color the leaves and flowers with alcohol pens.
Attach crystals with e-6000.
Use colored floral wire to attach branches to top of the cylinder.
Glue the flowers to the branches.
Hang hearts, prism side out, in the chicken wire holes.
Attach a wire hook and hang in a sunny spot, indoors or out in the garden for all to enjoy!

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If you enjoy creating a chicken wire chandelier, then you may also love trying your hand at other unique lighting fixtures. One fun project to consider is making your own Mason jar pendant lights. These rustic and charming fixtures are perfect for adding a cozy ambiance to your home. You can customize them with different colored jars, or even add embellishments like twine or lace for a personalized touch.

If you're looking to expand your skills and try something a little more challenging, you might enjoy making a stained glass sun catcher. This project involves cutting and soldering glass pieces to create a beautiful design that catches the sunlight and creates stunning reflections in your space. You can choose from traditional geometric patterns or get creative with abstract shapes and colors.

For those who enjoy crafting for others, consider making a rustic photo display board. This project combines the charm of chicken wire with the functionality of a picture frame, allowing you to easily clip and display photos, notes, or other mementos. It's a thoughtful gift idea for friends or family members, and can be adapted for any season or occasion by adding seasonal decorations or themed embellishments.