How to Make Hangers for a Crystal Prism

Crystal prisms add life, sparkle and color to ordinary light fixtures, mobiles, wind chimes and other decorative objects. Crystal prisms are sold with a metal clip that enables you to attach them to the objects, but they are not sold with extension hangers. You can make your own hangers for crystal prisms with a little ingenuity and a few supplies from your local craft store. Look for crystal prisms and crystal strands from online retailers and open your imagination to the decorative possibilities.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Measuring tape
• 24-gauge craft wire
• Wire cutters
• Spray paint
• Jeweler's glue
• Monofilament line
• Scissors

Wire Hangers

1. Measure 2-inch lengths of 24-gauge craft wire for each crystal prism you plan to hang. Wire works best if you're adding the crystals to a light fixture; you can wrap and twist the wire around the metal arm or base and clip the crystals in place.

2. Spray paint the wire to match the base metal of your light fixture. Colored wire is available, but it is often necessary to paint the wire for the best match. Your goal is to have the hanger blend into the fixture.

3. Wrap the wire around the spot on the light fixture where you'd like to hang your crystal prism. Leave enough space between the wire wrap and the metal fixture for the crystal clip to fit.

4. Hold the wire in place on the fixture with jeweler's glue. Jeweler's glue dries clear, and if you select one with a thicker consistency, such as E-6000, the wire will stay in place before the glue dries. When the glue is dry, clip your crystal prism onto the hanger.

Dangling Hangers

5. Measure the distance you would like for your crystal prism to dangle from a wind chime or a mobile. Double the measurement and add 3 inches.

6. Cut a length of monofilament line to fit the measurement for each crystal prism you would like to hang.

7. Remove the metal clip from the top of your crystal prism.

8. Thread the line through the hole in the crystal prism. Double the monofilament line until the two ends are even.

9. Knot the two ends together around the top of the mobile or wind chime. Add a drop of jeweler's glue to the knot and let it dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Thread crystal beads over the monofilament line to create a beaded hanger for your crystal prism.

References

• About Jeweler's Glue

Resources

• Examples of Crystals
• How to Tie an Overhand Knot l