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Ribbon for the Chandelier Learn how to cut and glue the ribbon for the wooden chandelier. From "Freeform Furniture" episode DFFF-212

Host Amy Devers continues the Freeform Furniture project by measuring and cutting the ribbon for the chandelier. She seals the ends with the flame of a lighter, and then uses white glue and a craft brush to press the strips of ribbon parallel to the edge of the wood. Lastly, she lets the glue dry for about an hour.

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	Room: Before
	Room: After
	Host Amy Devers creates this unique two-tier chandelier with thin strips of wood and ribbon.
	Amy continues the project by gluing all the ribbons on the strips of wood veneer.

Materials:

1/8" thick sheet of cedar veneer
push stick
plywood jig with toggle clamp
right angle cauls
standard wood clamps
oil-based polyurethane finish
respirator
vinyl gloves
cup
lint-free cotton rag
30-yard spool of synthetic ribbon
scissors
lighter
white glue
craft paint brush
10-gauge nickel wire
flux
soldering block
thumbtacks
synthetic steel wool
binder clips
chandelier fixture
light bulb

Tools:

table saw
miter gauge
ruler
clamp
drill press
random orbital sander
wire cutter
cordless power drill
soldering torch
solder
ball peen hammer
metal file

	Figure A
	Figure B

Ribbon for the Chandelier

1. Measure the ribbon to match the exact length of the veneer strips (figure A).

2. Start cutting. The ends will be a bit frayed and unfinished and you can barely touch the edge of the ribbon with the flame of a lighter.

3. Run the strips of ribbon parallel to the edge of the wood. Take some white glue and a regular craft paint brush and paint a little on the edge. Press it into place (figure B).

4. When you apply the glue, make sure there is enough space between the two pieces of veneer so it can be folded later. The space between the strips of wood needs to equal twice the thickness of the veneer. To make it easy, tape two pieces of veneer together and use it as a spacer.

5. Let the glue dry for approximately an hour.

RESOURCES :

Stanley Tools Product Group
Website: www.stanleytools.com

Lie-Nielsen Toolworks, Inc.
Website: www.lie-nielsen.com

WMH Tool Group
Website: www.wmhtoolgroup.com

Adhesives, Abrasives and Safety Equipment
3M
The 3M Company
Website: www.3m.com

Power Tools
Porter Cable Power Tools
Website: www.deltaportercable.com

Gladiator GarageWorks
Website: gladiatorgarageworks.com

Hand Tools
Garrett Wade Co., Inc.
Website: www.garrettwade.com

The Peck Tool Company
Website: www.pecktool.com

Biesemeyer
Website: www.biesemeyer.com

Saw Blades
Forrest Manufacturing Company
Website: www.vacupress.com

Jogensen Adjustable Clamp Company
Website: www.adjustableclamp.com

Klein Tools
Website: www.kleintools.com

Power Tool Accessories
Woodcraft
Website: www.woodcraft.com

Ulmia GmbH
Website: www.ulmia.de

Shop Equipment
Eagle Manufacturing Company
Website: www.eagle-mfg.com

Delta Power Tools
Website: www.deltaportercable.com

MacBeath Hardwood
Website: www.macbeath.com

IMS Metal
Industrial Metal Supply Company
Website: www.imsmetals.com