How to Make DIY Mason Jar Chandelier

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a good plank of wood.

   This will be mounted on your ceiling and will be the place where you will have your chandelier lights suspended.
   
   You can use an old shelf or just purchase one.
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   Step 2: Visualize your project.

   Determine how many lights you need.
   
   Make some measurements where you intend to mount your chandelier. ,, Cover the whole surface of the plank with the furniture sticker.
   
   Cut to size and leave no air bubbles on the surface. , Depending on your measurements, determine how many jars you will use on this project. ,,,, Use whatever is more accessible to you, you can use an old lampshade holder. cut them into pieces and use a nut to lock them in place.
   
   Apply adhesive on the cap.
   
   Insert the metal tube on the hole on top of the cap.
   
   Thread the nut on the tube and stick it on the cap with adhesive. , The number of kits depends on how many jars you will use.
   
   Cut the ends where the plugs are.
   
   Insert the wires through the jar lids.
   
   You can secure the lighting kit by applying strong adhesive on it or simply tie the wire into a knot. , Make sure you get 25 watts only. so it won't heat it too much and crack the jars.
   
   Screw the bulbs into your lighting kit.
   
   Screw the jars to the lids.
   
   Repeat the process in making the jar lighting, depending how many you intend to use. ,, Make sure they are equally distant from each other. , Tie the wires into a knot on the other side of the plank, this will help the jars securely suspended. ,,, get a long concrete screw and mount your chandelier. ,
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   Step 3: Grab a sandpaper or better yet a grinder to smooth the surface of the plank.

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   Step 4: Buy a roll of wooden self adhesive furniture sticker.

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   Step 5: Get your Mason Jars.

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   Step 6: Remove the caps.

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   Step 7: Mark the center of the cap.

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   Step 8: Drill through the lids of the jars.

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   Step 9: Obtain a metal tube where the electrical wire can pass through the jar lids.

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    Step 10: Buy a lighting kit.

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    Step 11: Buy your light bulbs.

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    Step 12: Grab you plank of wood once more and make measurements

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    Step 13: mark the place wherein you're going to make holes where the wire will pass through.

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    Step 14: Drill the holes.

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    Step 15: Insert the wires through the holes you made.

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    Step 16: Call an electrician for the wiring

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    Step 17: if you have basic knowledge about electrical stuff simply do a series connection.

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    Step 18: Attach the end of wires to a power source.

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    Step 19: Drill four holes in every corner of the plank.

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    Step 20: You're done

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    Step 21: for a tight budget you now have a new centerpiece for your dining or living room!

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