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Marvin's Jar Chandelier From "From Junky to Funky" episode DFJF-105

In this segment of DIY's From Junky to Funky designer David Beaupre demonstrates how to make a chandelier out of glass jars and an old bicycle wheel.

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David's creative idea for lighting transforms a set of jars and a bicycle wheel into a unique chandelier.

Materials:

Vintage bike wheel
Camping glow sticks
Glass jars and lids
Aircraft cable
Crosby
Polyurethane glue
Black paint
Paint brushes
Drill
Crimpers

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

1. Pull off the tube part of a battery operated camping glow stick. Paint the base black.

2. Drill a hole in the center of each jar lid (figure A) the same diameter of the base of the glow stick.

3. Attach a Crosby to the end of a length of aircraft cable.

4. Thread the cable through the hole in each lid (figure B).

5. Insert the glow stick base into the hole of the lid, and then glue together using a polyurethane glue or super glue.

6. Drill five to seven holes through the rim of a bike wheel (figure C).

7. Thread the hanging cable through the holes and crimp with a Crosby.

8. Drill a hole through the threaded rod of the bike wheel, and then string through the aircraft cable for installation.

Project Expense:

Jars, Bicycle, Wheel and Lights: Free
Materials: $20

Total: $20