And an even dreamier version! This one had been on Susan’s wish list for a long time, but it was out of her price range. Then a tutorial popped up in the blogsphere.
A DIY Faux Capiz Shell Chandelier posted on Design Sponge. So Susan and some of her friends got together to make the faux chandelier. A zillion wax paper circles needed to be cut out!
You can find the full tutorial on Susan’s blog Freshly Picked here: How to Make a Capiz Chandelier. She started with a thrifted lamp shade, added an extra row of wire and sewed the wax paper circles together on the sewing machine.
Then, her husband installed hooks to the ceiling and hung the capiz chandelier.
Here it is with the light on. Total cost $9.
And this is Amy's faux capiz shell chandelier, one of Susan's friends, and she says this, "I can’t even get over how fancy it looks. This is one craft that does not look homemade." I agree!
Then I just stumbled upon yet another version of the wax paper capiz chandelier at B.E. Interiors, following the same directions, but with a few things done differently -using a wire basket and hot gluing the circles on fishing lines.
Also check out PB capiz table lamps (also available as chandeliers) posted on Would you Shop at Pottery Barn Teenagers?
Update:
Lisa Roy just recently made this stunning DIY Capiz Chandelier. They just keep coming!
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30 comments:
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day and keep yourself crafty :)
I love those!! Here is my version:
http://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/2010/09/rose-petal-chandy.html
I made mine with rose petals! :) Easier than cutting paper circles anyway! :)
Stunning! I love them all.
Wow! Those chandeliers are beautiful! I can't believe they are a diy project! They are all gorgeous
I adore these and have always wanted one.
These are not only gorgeous, they are SO ocean-friendly!!! I am very excited that so many are making these from wax paper and after your post, even more will!
Capiz shells have been overly harvested for decades and despite the tough regulations against this practice, it continues. Now you've shown us that there is an affordable way to get this same look. Save the oceans and money at the same time. Sounds like a win-win to me!
Thanks Maya for posting this!
A circle puncher and a sewing machine and some good friends...watch out West Elm!
I love this! Looks like a fun project and I have everything I need to make this. But I do love the sound of real capiz shells. Thanks for sharing Maya!
Very, very clever! I would have never guessed they were made of wax paper, and not the real thing!
the faux one looks so real --- great tips to make it (don't think I'd have the patience)
Thanks for sharing!
Linda (aka Beachside Cottage)
This is so cool! What a great idea and alot of cutting. :) I love that first room, beautiful!
A-MAZ-ING! Love this idea! ~Lili
Excellent job.
That really is amazing...they look beautiful!
This is stunning!
I'm blown away that those are wax paper circles! Very cool! Hey, thanks for stopping by my blog. It's been awhile and I'm just beginning to blog again after a long break. I thought of you when I was digging out all my beachy finds for the sunroom.
Blessings to you
T
Wow that is awesome! I think I might make one myself!!!
And, yes, I would shop at PBT. They having things that would be appropriate for all ages depending on the item. You just have to have an "eye"!
I LOVE this. I'm reposting tomorrow!
What a gorgeous idea! I love it but am afraid I don't have the patience.
I love this idea! I have a question though. Do the circles get tangled if there is a breeze going through the room?
Do the circles get tangled if there is a breeze going through the room?
I can't say for sure, because I don't have a faux capiz chandelier. But I don't think a little breeze sould be a problem. But you might want to ask some of these guys who have them hanging in their rooms. Thanks so much for stopping by -it is a good question, something I didn't think of at all.
Very cool! one question though: would this be a fire hazard at all/would the wax soften or melt with the heat?
Would this be a fire hazard at all/would the wax soften or melt with the heat?
As long as there's enough space around the bulb, no. You can see in picture number three that there's plenty of space. Definitely something to consider! Thanks for stopping by!!
wow how beachy. what a great http://www.completely-coastal.com/2011/05/faux-diy-capiz-shell-chandeliers.html
I love it! But where did u get your sheets?
So, i'm lazy. Making these it was taking so long with the iron and so i decided to layer a ton parcment paper and wax paper. (one parchment, 3 wax, one parchment, 3 wax, etc). Made like 20 layers and stuck them in the oven. So, for the equally lazy out there, this is NOT A GOOD IDEA. Might work if you watch it closely and only leave it in for like 30 seconds. My parchment paper started smoking everywhere!! eeesh. Just wanted to share my experience as a warning
Aubrey, can't blame you for trying a shortcut. It is an elaborate undertaking. Appreciate you stopping by and sharing!!
Maya you've done it AGAIN! Right now I am trying to make a faux capiz shell chandelier for my beach house dollhouse! I painted some parchment paper with white pearl paint. Then I used a hole punch to do the circles. Now I'm in the process of stringing my tiny circles on invisible thread! Impossible?
NOT. I am determined to do this!!!!
I'm having a hard time getting a clean cut from the circle punch. I'm using a fiskars 1.5" puncher. What kind of puncher did you use? Perhaps its because i'm using cheap knock off wax paper? Any tips would help. Thanks
This would make an AWESOME shower curtain :)
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