Our brand new chandelier, DIY style!

1/21/2011 02:19:00 AM

I'm beyond ecstatic that our living/dining space is beginning to shape up. It is now officially un-embarrassing!  From the striped wall, to the yellow entry, now we have a chandelier? Common, I deserve some thumbs up people! :)

You can see in our moodboard that I have a capiz chandelier as an inspiration. Of course I included that
'cos I already had this with me....
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A capiz screen. I bought it while shopping at Dapitan Arcade (a great source of cheap home decor here in Manila) for a mere P300 (around $7). I already knew what to do with it the moment I saw it hanging.

The question is what do I use as base to hang those?
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Old fan. Umm hello? It's perfect! There's all those wires and space perfect to hang each individual strand, and that thing in the middle can be removed perfect for bulb placement. --Yes, I typed perfect 3 times!

So hang the strands I did. It took me 9 episodes of Friends to finish this whole thing! Talk about multitasking! (By the way, I LOVE that show. I can watch it for the millionth time and still LOL)
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My Dad took care of the stuff that I'm in no shape or form to tackle: wiring and electricity. Thank you Pa! Oh, and my brother helped too, just in case he reads this! I don't want to hear any complaints about credits! :D
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Here's our brand spankin' new chandelier, DIY style!
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Oh how I love the shadows it casts! Another reason why that old fan is perfect. (4 times!)

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I feel the need to add more capiz strands on those little gaps, but I ran out! For now, I'm okay with it. Til my next shopping trip to DA.

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Here's your 'ol before and after.
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FUN TRIVIA: Did you know that capiz came from the Capiz province here in the Philippines? I just found out while googling for design inspirations. How could I not know this? Shameful.

P.S. Other DIY chanderlier inspirations here.


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35 comments

  1. SuzanneJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Oooh! Pretty! Wanted to drop by and say hello (using your fabulous free calendar in my kitchen!) Happy to be connected to you through the blogosphere! (My dad's from Manila, but we live in the States.)

    Anyhoo, enjoying your inspiring ideas! Would love for you to drop by my blog...just started it! :)

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  2. RhiannonJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    WOW LOOKS AMAZING! I would have never imagined it would look like that! Great job

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  3. UnknownJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    What?? That looks amazing!! I mean, I saw what you were making it out of, but when I saw the after holy crap!! It looks amazing!!! Fantastic job! You should send it in to Design*Sponge or something!

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  4. Elle UyJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    Hi Suzanne, great to meet another Filipino blogger! Enjoy blogging and enjoy your calendar as well.. :)

    Thanks Rhiannon, me too!!

    Brittany, you're too sweet! Maybe I can try.. :)

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  5. UnknownJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    A-maz-ing! So clever and resourceful! Hope you don't mind, but I gave you a shout out on Percolating Projects today! http://percolatingprojects.blogspot.com/2011/01/capiz-shell-chandy.html
    ~Tanya

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  6. Elle UyJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Aww thanks for the feature Tanya!

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  7. RebeccaJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    So pretty!! My girls want one for their room, but I didn't think it was something I could DIY. You just showed me different!!

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  8. The Single NesterJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    This looks outrageously gorgeous. These capiz chandeliers are soooo expensive.

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  9. Elle UyJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Rebecca - you can do it! It's not that hard, and it's all worth it.. :)

    Carmie - I know right? It's sooo much cheaper to DIY, plus it's much more fulfilling! Thanks.

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  10. Suzanne@Meridian RoadJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    That is pure genius! Seriously! It looks fabulous.

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  11. RachelJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Wow, wow, WOW! That is amazing. I would never in a million years be able to come up with that idea! The fan cover works amazing! You are soooooo creative! Great work!

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  12. aggieam01January 21, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Totally perfect!!!!

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  13. A @Let's take a coffee breakJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    That chandelier turned out beautiful!!!! Great job!

    -Angelica

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  14. NatoshaJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    I'm a new follower and O love your blog!!

    This is just amazing!! You're right the shadows are amazing!

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  15. 40andbeyondbyireneJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Elle, what can I say? You did it again! Very nice, and even nicer if we consider the cost! Keep it coming! Can't wait to see your next project.

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  16. DesignwaliJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    What a great DIY! Found your blog and love it!

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  17. KelleyJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Good job Elle! I can't wait to try to make one myself! I found some beaded curtains that might work the same way. I'll let you know how it turns out!

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  18. Ray*January 22, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    That is Grrrrrrrrrrrrrreat! Nice stuff!

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  19. - Brittany aka Pretty Handy GirlJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    That is an incredible transformation. You have the right to use "perfect" so much because frankly, it is!

    Thanks for sharing.
    Brittany
    http://www.prettyhandygirl.com

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  20. Holly AustinJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    I absolutely LOVE capiz chandeliers (or anything capiz, for that matter!) and this is no exception... love how you got creative and came up with this!!

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  21. {Amanda}January 23, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    What creativity! Love your DIY chandelier...it adds such character to your room now =)

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  22. Megan GunyanJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    That's beautiful! I love the look of that and great way to repurpose things!!

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  23. Elle UyJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Awww.. thank you everyone! I'm planning to make one more of this, though I don't have any more dvds of friends for distraction.. haha.. :)

    Thanks again!

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  24. ShazzacatzzJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Love it - what a clever use of materials!

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  25. Lucydesignsart.comJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    this is just gorgeous! I love it!

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  26. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Hi there~ This is sooo cute! I love how you made it- incredibly creative of you! It looks wonderful in your space! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  27. TiffanyJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Looks amazing! Great job!

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  28. Noble VintageJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    great idea!! I've been trying to figure out how to make one for our office! The real ones are out of my price bracket. :)
    saw this through your feature at French Country Cottage!

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  29. Lauren @ Love, Water and WineFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Wow! That looks GREAT! I would love for you to link up to my Ten Buck Tuesday link parties!

    www.youngnester.blogspot.com

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  30. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    good lord woman, you are a genius!

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  31. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Wonderful! That these wheels is done???

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  32. ZeenaAugust 24, 2012 at 2:40 AM

    How ghetto can someone get?

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  33. AprilJune 5, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    So, I kinda love this.

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  34. Neri AnnJanuary 5, 2016 at 12:10 AM

    oh my god ang ganda neto!

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  35. UnknownOctober 1, 2019 at 5:39 AM

    Love this. Where can I order capiz shells?

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Thanks for dropping by. I'd love to hear what you think! :)

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