Take dollar store Mardi Gras beads and add a cheesy brass Williamsburg chandelier light fixture plus a little spray paint, and what do you get? Laura from Style-For-Style‘s dramatic beaded chandelier. She was kind enough to share her amazing makeover when she saw the beaded chandelier I posted the other day. I think hers looks easier and better – win win! Check thrift stores, garage sales, or Craigslist for the chandelier (or maybe you already have one in your garage). Her advice is to skip the wire (that I used) and just go with hot glue. [click here for the beaded chandelier instructions]
Laura also made this super-dramatic chandelier with the plastic beads. [click here for this chandelier]
Project Estimate:
- Chandelier, on hand or $10 and up
- 2 packs of plastic Mardi Gras beads, $2
- Hot glue gun and sticks, on hand
- Spray paint, $1 and up
Total: $3 and up
Other resources:
- Flea market chandelier by casasugar
- Red chandelier at design*sponge (by SmittyBaby)
- A little different, but still awesome: ribbon and bird chandelier by Living with Lindsay
6 Comments
Samantha
Those are both awesome. (As was yours.)
Teacher Teacher
This idea of beaded chandeliers is impressive. You crafty women make me wish I had just one-tenth of your crafty ideas. But at least I can ride along on your coat tails and use all your terrific inspirations to dress up my space!
Elle Sees
WOW! I’m always stunned by the amt of creativity on here!
dragonlady1353
Wow, those are awesome. I’ve made some pretty amazing pieces as well. I just love the dollar store for supplies.You just can’t beat it.
Daria
I LOVE this!! Found the exact chandelier in Style For Style’s photo (ugly gold-tone) at Goodwill for $3!!!!!!! Can’t wait to get started on this!!
Theresa
What an interesting idea. was looking for something that m;y daughter & i could do for her room…this is it. Thank you – on our way to the dollar store.