How to Make a Candle Chandelier

Learning how to make a candle chandelier doesn't have to be difficult. There are many very basic ideas that you can use and adapt to get just the appearance that you're looking for. Start off with some simple designs, which will inspire you to create new and different items.

A candle chandelier is similar to a regular chandelier, in that it is a light source that hangs from the ceiling or overhead rafters. The difference, though, is that a candle chandelier uses candles instead of electric lights, which creates a different sort of atmosphere.

Candle chandeliers can be used in more places than ordinary chandeliers, since there is no need for electrical wiring to be present. This makes them perfect for outdoor spaces, or rooms that would need extra wiring to support such lighting.

If you're interested in finding out how to make a candle chandelier, there are a few things to keep in mind before you begin your project.

• Chandeliers must be hung where there is enough support for the structure itself, including all of the candles.
• Make sure that you have hardware that is appropriate for securely bolting the chandelier to the overhead support.
• Since you'll be using many lit candles to light your chandelier, check the surrounding area for fire hazards.
• Ensure that the chandelier is hung far down enough that the candles won't cause black marks or charring on the ceiling or overhead surface.

Once you've chosen the ideal location for your candle chandelier, it's time to look for ideas for the format and design. You'll need to consider:

• What size and type of candles you want to use.
• Whether to chandelier is going to be hung indoors or outside.
• What types of materials you want to use, such as recyclables, natural materials, wood, wrought iron, etc.

Here are a few websites that offer some simple and lovely candle chandelier projects to get you started:

Making a Candle Chandelier – There are three chandelier project ideas here, that use a variety of items such as a birdcage and even a collapsible dog kennel!

Martha Stewart – The goddess of home décor has a simple and beautiful project for outdoor lighting. Individual chandeliers are hung outdoors to create a lovely backdrop.

HGTV – A relatively easy to make, rustic looking candle chandelier made of pine wood and an assortment of different candles.

Natural Home Magazine – This fun candle chandelier is made from baby food jars and items you could likely find around the house.

If you're having trouble thinking of what type of candle chandelier would be safe to use in your chosen location, there are several options you can consider to make things safer.

• Try using small candles, such as tea lights or votives, rather than pillars or taller candles. You may end up with less overall light, but the candles are much shorter, so the flames will have a smaller upward reach.

• Small candles in containers, such as the baby jar candle chandelier idea, can prevent any wax drips, and protect the candles from gusts of wind or other motion.

• If you're really concerned about the open flame aspect of a candle chandelier, try using battery operated flameless candles. They're completely safe, and can even be left unattended.

• You can add a personal touch to your chandeliers by adding things like glass beads, or colored sand in the bottom of a container candle. Just make sure that your additions aren't flammable.

Candle chandeliers can be used to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The light they generate is much softer than electric lighting, so they're perfect for outdoor gatherings, romantic dinners, or small dinner parties at home. Once you've got the hang of how they're constructed, candle chandeliers can make useful and original gifts for a housewarming party or any other occasion.

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