I love finding unique pieces to make a D.I.Y. pendant light.
I have no idea what these 2 wire pieces were for? They were laying on a shelf in a thrift store and the were screaming at me to buy them and make them in to a pendant light.
I purchased the metal pieces and took them home and gave to Mr. DD. to figure out how I could attach them together to make a hanging light. The metal pieces did not have a bottom, they were open. Sorry, I did not take a picture of them so you could actually see the ends.
Mr. DD. came up with the idea of using the flat metal pieces and attaching them together so they clamped the wire pieces together. I spray painted the flat metal pieces and the screws black so they would blend with the inner components of the light.
I wired together the light components and used the chain to support the weight of the socket. The hardest part about making this pendant light was opening and closing the chain at the top of the light to support the weight of the light. I did discover at the hardware store that there is a handy tool that they use to complete this task. I have no idea what the name of it is called, but I need to purchase one on my next trip. I have made enough lamps that this tool would be very helpful. If you know that name of it, please leave me a comment so I don’t sound like the crazy lady explaining myself at the hardware store.
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Designed Decor says
Shannon, you can turn anything into a light!
Therese Feeman says
very cool! Love that thrift store find and the magic you worked on it!
Designed Decor says
Thanks Therese! Can’t wait to do the next ones!
Sarah @ Little Red Brick House says
What!?! I can’t believe you made this DeDe! So cool. Your creativity astounds me!
Designed Decor says
Thanks Sarah! You are too sweet!
kimatenjoytheview says
This is great, DeDe – I love it! So clever, and sure to be a conversation piece!
Designed Decor says
Thanks Kim!
Meredith says
Yes, I want to know what that tool is called too! This light is so cool. There’s just something neat about knowing you have a one-of-a-kind piece.
Designed Decor says
Meredith, When I find the name of the tool, I will let you know! I just found 2 metal baskets at Goodwill the other day and they were screaming hanging light, so I bought them! I love unique things!
Funky Junk Interiors says
What a perfectly cool find and repurpose! I want one! 🙂
Designed Decor says
Donna, I will make you one if you find the pieces! You probably have stuff in storage! lol
Stephanie @ Sandpaper and Glue says
came out great!! I love it 🙂
brepurposed says
Love this industrial look! Good thrift store rescue!
Designed Decor says
I love thrift store finds! I have to get bust on the other stuff stacked in boxes in my basement!
Patti says
I love it. So eclectic. Hard and modern with an old fashioned twist.
Britney says
This is a fun twist on lighting! I will have to try it out to spice up my home a little bit!
Heather @ new house, new home, new life says
Love the industrial look with a feminine touch~!! I made one recently also and love it. But it’s been in my booth for a couple of months without finding a new home. Maybe I’m the only one who loved it. 🙂
Designed Decor says
Heather, It takes the right person at the right time! I try to leave things at my store for awhile, because it just takes time to find the perfect buyer!
Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says
Looks great!!