How to Make Your Own Hanging Candle Centerpiece for Your Wedding
Add a little romance to your wedding with a hanging candle-lit chandelier. With a little effort you can make a beautiful chandelier that will become the centerpiece of your special day. Imagine your wedding in a romantic candle-lit room created by you and inspired by your love.
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Things You'll Need
- Used or new candelabra chandelier with six or more round pedestals
- Wire cutter
- Work gloves
- 6 to 8 small 2-inch white or clear glass candle votives (number should match the number of chandelier pedestals)
- Strong glue or adhesive
- Artificial greenery or flowers (optional)
- Gold or white spray paint (optional)
Instructions
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Strip the wiring. Cut any electrical cords and remove light bulbs from an old or inexpensive new candelabra chandelier.
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Clean the chandelier with a damp rag to remove any dirt or dust.
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Spray paint the chandelier white or gold--traditional wedding colors. Dry according to paint instructions.
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Place a strong adhesive or glass-friendly glue on the base of the pedestals and on the bottom of the glass candles. Attach as directed by adhesive instructions.
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Attach a chain or rope to the top of the chandelier for easy hanging. Spray paint te chain or rope if necessary.
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Tips & Warnings
Decorate the chandelier with artificial flowers and greenery. Flowers and greenery can also be used to camouflage the hanging chain or rope.
Scour second-hand, charity and lighting repair stores for old chandeliers.
Check discount lighting stores for bargain chandeliers that can be stripped and converted to a candle-lit chandelier.
Candles must be securely attached to the chandelier to prevent fire and accidents.
Use fireproof artificial flowers and greenery if possible and do not place them close to the candles and open flames.
References
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