| Project by TomC | posted 1951 days ago | 850 views | 4 times favorited | 9 comments |  |
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On our travels we’ve seen southwest style chandeliers but they are quite expensive, so I decided to take a shot at making my own. I made a sub frame of plywood for all the parts and then cut hickory to make a 1/4 inch veneer. The ones for sale are typically finished plywood or oak.
The “wings” are an inverted mesa step and hang on the center column by a hook system using a 45 degree angle. The unit mounts flush to the ceiling with the ball and socket bracket of a ceiling fan. Had to reinforce the electrical box for the weight of the chandelier (weighs about 35lbs.).
The globes were purchased from a store in New Mexico since pottery making is not in my skill set. The dark bands on the wings and column is a 3/4 inch strip of paduk. Rubbed it with three coats of teak oil.
-- Tom, Farmington Hills MI
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Bob A in NJ
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#1 posted 1951 days ago
Hi, clever design, nice work!
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Scott Bryan
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#2 posted 1950 days ago
Very unique and the paduk adds a nice detail to the piece.
Thanks for sharing.
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cajunpen
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#3 posted 1950 days ago
Now that is a sharp look chandelier. I really like the Southwestern look.
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schwingding
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#4 posted 1950 days ago
Really nice! Now get thee a lathe and turn the globes yourself.
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#5 posted 1950 days ago
Congrats on taking on the challenge, doing something different with your decor, and pulling it off. To be honest, Southwest isn’t my thing, but I like the result. It fits the room. Are the suns on the pottery globes painted on, or do they shine through when the bulbs are lit?
Blake
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#6 posted 1950 days ago
That’s an awesome and unique design for a southwestern style chandelier. Well done.
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MsDebbieP
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#7 posted 1947 days ago
cool
and looks wonderful in the room
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#8 posted 1917 days ago
It looks great. Fits the style well.
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#9 posted 1917 days ago
Very nice. It certainly sets the decor of the room.
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