Art Pendant Lights Made From a Colander

Turn a stainless-steel colander into a pendant light.

Hang an art pendant light made from a colander in your kitchen or dining room for an interesting, retro look. Whether you make it or buy it, installation will be quick and easy. The light emitted makes a charming pattern.

Choosing Colander

Most colander pendant lights use stainless-steel colanders, since a hot light bulb may mar a plastic one and create a fire hazard. Match the colander size of your desired light bulb. A 3-quart colander, at least, will cover a standard incandescent bulb. Cover a smaller, decorative light bulb with a smaller colander.

Pendant Light Components

Use a pendant light wiring kit, also known as a swag light wiring kit, in addition to the colander. Cover the hole in the ceiling, from which the wiring emerges, with a ceiling fan cap that matches your colander's finish or drill a hole in the bottom of a stainless-steel bowl and attach it to the ceiling.

Purchasing Option

Local antiques dealers will know of artisans who make colander pendant lights as they often frequent antique stores for supplies. Visit nearby lighting suppliers which may not carry they lights but can order them.Colander pendant lights are available online at retailers such as Maura Daniel Lighting Couture.

References

• "How to Make (Almost) Everything: A Do-It-Yourself Primer"; Shoshana Berger and Grace Hawthorne; 2005

Resources

• Maura Daniel Lighting Couture