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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
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 Posted - Aug 31 2014 : 2:38:22 PM
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I have a very old chandelier. The wiring has been stripped out, and I would love to make it into a hanging candle holder for my porch. The problem is, it is very brittle. I'm wondering if there is something I can cover it with, or spray onto it, to make the metal stronger. Any ideas??
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
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Peg Graham
True Blue Farmgirl
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Peg
Chesapeake
Virginia
USA
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2014 : 10:42:00 AM
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Peg, your chandelier is beautiful - love the mason jars.
Sara
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2014 : 2:29:15 PM
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I really like your chandelier Peg!
The problem with mine is I like how it looks already. It's old, it has a patina thing going on, it's a little shabby-chic. I don't really want to cover that up. It's just so brittle. If it hits anything it breaks. We have a lot of windy days so I don't think it would last long on the porch :( I guess I could try it anyway. It's doing me absolutely no good sitting in my attic right now.
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teri
KY
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2014 : 2:39:49 PM
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try a clear coat spray sealer ... should work through the good weather, you may have to respray a few times a year. I have done it with my wood signs I hang out in the yard ...
Teri
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Simply Satisfied
True Blue Farmgirl
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Emily
Montana
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2014 : 7:47:32 PM
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Peg I love your chandelier! Great idea.
Emily
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Sep 27 2014 : 8:55:13 PM
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Peg, uber cute idea!
Yes,,, spray paint it... and then epoxy teacups w/saucers onto the bulb holder... and then place those lil battery operated tea lights in the tea cups (I find them at the "Dollar" type stores).....
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
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Erin
Monroeville
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USA
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