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DIY Crystal Distressed Chandelier
by
AvantiMorocha
(IC: vlogger)
10 Materials
$40
4 Hours
Medium
Ever since I bought a new chandelier for our formal dining room, I knew I wanted to give my old one a makeover and use it in our breakfast area. For me, this chandelier was simply too plain and too boring but being the handy person I am I wanted to make it look beautiful so I did what anyone in my position would do, I looked for ideas on Pinterest. At the end, I decided to go for Crystal Distressed Chandelier.
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Check out the video above to learn how to make this Crystal Distressed Chandelier on your own! OR you could always just follow this step-by-step guide. No matter what you do I’m sure you’ll enjoy making this gorgeous Chandelier.
I’m re-using this chandelier that came with my house.
Remove the light bulbs and plastic pieces.
I used two coat of Chalked spray paint, however, I recommend to Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan in Old White it works better. For better result hang the chandelier to paint it. Let it dry
* If you decide to use Chalk Paint the sample size is plenty.
I want a distressed look, but if that’s not your style you can skip the rest of the painting portion of the tutorial.
I gave it a coat of a gray wash, I recommend using Chalk Paint in Graphite. You don’t need to worry about being perfect.
Use a mesh scoured to bring the white color to the front.
Now use a sanding block to smooth the surface.
Make a paste using finishing wax and walnut stain; rub the paste in the chandelier to accomplish a vintage, distressed look.
· Use a drill with a tiny bit to make holes in the chandelier.
Attach the crystal strands to the chandelier
I hope you get some inspiration from this project. Don't forget to visit my blog, subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/LatinMorocha and follow me on my social media, see you soon chau chau!chau chau!
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Published August 10th, 2017 3:24 PM
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First, did you mean hang not hand ? and if hanging, won't the spray paint go everywhere ? Secondly, what did you use to hang the crystal strands in the holes you drilled ? Thank you.
Where did you get the crystals?
how did you attach the crystal to the chandelier. Looks like small rings...where do you buy them ?