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DIY Project f the Week: Chandelier Planter

7/21/2013

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Materials:

  • Chandelier (try our thrift store)
  • Terra cotta pots and saucers (The same number as the “arms” of your chandelier. Ours all had 5.)
  • Outdoor-rated spray paint
  • Waterproof glue 
  • Plumber’s epoxy putty
  • Flowers, plants
  • Moisture Control Potting Mix
  • “S” hook for hanging (and the chain that comes with the chandelier if needed)
Tools:

  • Wire cutters
  • Garden trowel
1. Slide off the plastic ‘candle’ holders and remove all electrical/wiring from the chandelier using the wire cutters.



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2. Attach terra cotta saucers using epoxy putty and glue. The epoxy putty helped to keep the things in place since clamping isn’t possible.



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Repeat for attaching the pots. I let the glue dry 1-2 hours before spray painting and allowed it to cure several days before planting.



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3. Spray paint the entire thing (even your chain if you’ll be using it). I found that hanging the chandelier from a low tree branch to be the easiest process (especially if the chandelier’s shape doesn’t sit level) but you could also do a 2 step process (position upside down on drop cloth/cardboard, spray paint, dry, flip and the spray from top and let dry). Some parts of the chandelier’s design may also be removable (simply unscrew) and can be taken apart for spray painting if needed. Wear a mask if you’re working under poorly ventilated conditions or breezy weather and eye protection.
Let dry for 24-48 hours.



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Plant!


From  diyshowoff.com
2 Comments
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10/8/2013 06:39:21 am

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Bobby Chase link
3/1/2021 07:37:25 pm

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