These amazing chandeliers were made by artist Madeleine Boulesteix out of materials she found at her local thrift shops. She incorporates dishes, pots, pans, mugs, beads, and other assorted kitchenware to create these works of art, which she makes on commission for people who order them. I thought some of you might be up to the challenge of making similar chandeliers, so step forward! Who’s going to be the first to make one? I originally posted about these awesome chandeliers at my new site Decor Hacks, which I co-founded with Amy from Mod Podge Rocks! If you haven’t already, please come check out the site. If you are a fan of home decor projects and inspiration, you might want to stick around awhile! [kitchen chandeliers at decor hacks]
Project Estimate:
*note: it’s a little hard to figure out what components one would need for this project, so please comment with your guesses!
- Assorted dishes, $10 and up
- Mardi gras beads, $1 and up
- Goblet, $1
- Old chandelier light fixture, $5 at thrift store
- Glue, wire, other stuff to stick it all together, on hand
Total: $17 and up
6 Comments
Maria
You can actually get a cheap hanging lamp kit from Home Depot or Lowes for around $5-$8, which I usually use so I don’t have to use old wires from a thrift store lamp that may or may not work/be safe.
I see some old ceiling fan candelabra bulbs (the ones that look like big Christmas lights) and even some silver platters on there too.
I would also recommend using kitchen utensils like graters and vegetable steamers, even some of those metal sink strainer things. Oh man I am so motivated now, off to Dollar Tree I go!
Plain Graces
These are so fun! I collect old tea cups and china patterns. I have a ton of the old punch sets. I AM going to do this- now to get my husband on board… Maybe, just maybe, I can get rid of the old 1980’s wicker ceiling fan in my dining room. THANK YOU for the idea… My palms are itching…
heather
@Maria, thanks for the tip on the hanging lamp kit! Good idea, to avoid ye olde scary wires!
To drill holes in cups, you need a special drill bit.
Michelle L.
Oh, these are too gorgeous!
Tina
I’ve seen a couple of these in antique stores. I love ’em. I also love that you and Mod Podge Amy are collaborators. I adore both of your blogs.
Melanie
I just love design like this! You look at it in passing and your brain registers “chandelier” but then upon closer inspection you see the handles of the cups, or recognize the upside-down wine glass. Love it!