Diy Capiz Shell Chandelier

Capiz shell chandelier are from bivalve fine as paper. The surface of the housing is transparent with a mother of pearl sheen. They have been used to make glass, chandeliers and even lampshades. Although you could buy a screen Capiz shell, making your own it requires little effort. The development of the screen allows you to do what the size and design you prefer.

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Spray paint a basket hanging planter 12 inches. He chose white to match the capiz shell chandelier or choose another color for contrast. Let the paint dry aerosol during the night. Cut 72 pieces of wide ribbon of 3/4-inch 7-inch lengths to join the capiz shells. Choose white to blend in with the shells or another color for contrast.

Capiz shell chandelier wrap a piece of tape around the lower end of the hanging basket. Apply hot glue to hold the tape in place. Let the tape crash. Repeat with 11 additional tapes. Place the tape around the edge of the pot, spacing evenly apart. Wrap the tape around the middle band of the pot, spacing evenly. Wrap around and tape as he did the first tape. Let ribbons dangle. Wrap the tape 36 remaining around the edge of the upper band. Space uniformly and hot glue in place.