Customise my Chandelier- Help Please!!!

Sweet_Sugar_1984

Hi everyone.

I've just recently purchased a new build home, which I am now in the process of decorating (on the cheap). I have always had a thing about chandeliers and love the extravagant, romantic type ones. However, I have learnt that these do not come cheap!

Therefore, I've decided to purchase 2 of these for my living room:
http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/ceiling-lighting/wilko-loop-light-fitting-cream+brushed-gold-effect-3-light/invt/0210908/?htxt=%2FUvRjc0xAaKk26JwgsxcsV6E2gjpK53ITJCPcypNRrR6jhjYX3SDlEUFWaOdTpLU0xVcTayKYYOc%0Aw4t9gBa9qg%3D%3D.

They are fairly plain and I would love to customise them in a drastic way, maybe adding beads or diamantes - any ideas people? I am on a budget so can only afford to spend an extra £20 in total.

Thanks!

shegirl

Strings of beads draped over them?Could go with round beads,oval,plain or faceted,even swarovski beads.

Take a look at some jewellery making supply sites,you'd be amaze how cheap it can be!Avoid craft shops though as they're a rip off!

will see if I can remember where I used to get my supplies from!

shegirl

Just to add,would you be able to change the colour-find something to paint it with?

Jox

Have you bought them already, do you like anything like this?

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4324005.htm?CMPID=GS001&_$ja=tsid:11527|cc:|prd:4324005|cat:home+and+furniture+/+home+furnishings+/+lighting+/+ceiling+lights+/

maybe too expensive tho...

Sweet_Sugar_1984

I might leave the colour as it is but will try getting beads etc.

Sweet_Sugar_1984

Jox wrote: »

Have you bought them already, do you like anything like this?

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4324005.htm?CMPID=GS001&_$ja=tsid:11527|cc:|prd:4324005|cat:home+and+furniture+/+home+furnishings+/+lighting+/+ceiling+lights+/

I like that, but they're a bit pricey- especially as I need 2.

muckybutt

Also worth pointing out is make sure that anything you do decide to drape on the light fitting is heat and fire proof ! last thing you want is a house fire.

Sweet_Sugar_1984

Ok, so I've deciced I'm going to string beads onto the arms of the chandeliers. Does anyone know where I can get jewellery hooks from? I have an old beaded chandelier in the loft, which I'll take the beads off and hook them on. Also, what glue is best for this kind of job?

shegirl

Sweet_Sugar_1984 wrote: »

Ok, so I've deciced I'm going to string beads onto the arms of the chandeliers. Does anyone know where I can get jewellery hooks from? I have an old beaded chandelier in the loft, which I'll take the beads off and hook them on. Also, what glue is best for this kind of job?

What would you need the glue for?

If you just need to buy hooks have a look on ebay

Sweet_Sugar_1984

lol, thanks.....was thinking to hold beads in place, but they'll look better without it actually. They are called jewellery hooks aren't they?