Solar Chandalier...

October 30th, 2009 in member junk

Grasshopper22, member

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I like taking old chandaliers and pulling all the insides out and turning them into candleliers...I have made a lot with tea cups and they look really neat. I had this one sitting down stairs and I got this brillant idea to use solar lights inside instead of candles (Way more cleaner and easier) I had to find the right size to fit inside the globes and I did...the base needed to be cut down to fit inside so I cut down just the plastic stake part that you insert into the ground and glued it inside the metal holder (the tops can be taken out). When I need it charged I just hang it outside on a hook that I use in the Summer for hanging baskets of flowers...it can be charged in all seasons as long as you have a sunny day. The charge lasts right into the morning and it is a good night light...I want to make little lamp ones that you can charge and place throughout your house...Off to the re-store...

Pattern or design used: My own design

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SantaClaus writes: Super idea Posted: 7:45 am on November 6th

shabbychick writes: How clever - what an energy saver - and no mess with candles too!

Great job!

Kathy Posted: 9:59 am on November 4th

junkermidge writes: O what a clever, clever lady you are! I love it!
Midge Posted: 1:27 pm on October 31st

LuAnn writes: What a grand idea and as you said "less mess" no need to try to light candles--comes on automatically. I shall have to try this next year for "wine night" since we sit out each Saturday (that we can) in the summer. LuAnn Posted: 7:47 am on October 31st

fellowjunker writes: What an absolutely fabulous idea..........a wonderful idea for an outside treasure.
Happy day.
xojanis Posted: 12:29 am on October 31st

DownHomeDIY writes: Now this is one brilliantly bright idea! We shall call you Grasshopper Edison!
~MB
Posted: 8:33 pm on October 30th

RustyDiva writes: Great idea! I love solar lighting but would have never thought about using it indoors. Posted: 10:06 am on October 30th

suewhitney writes: Nice work, Grasshopper. Thanks for all of the detailed instructions and the info on solar lighting. Great idea! Have fun at the Re-Store.

Be Well,
Sue Posted: 9:50 am on October 30th