Do you have an old bicycle rim hanging around your house? Are you a bike enthusiast looking for a new décor for your ceiling? Why not make a chandelier from an old bike rim?
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1Find an old bike rim.
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3Clean it thoroughly. Be sure to remove any dirt, grease and rust that remains on the wheel.
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4Obtain a pendant lighting kit.
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5Cut a shower curtain rod so that it is about 20 inches (50.8 cm) long (depending on the height of your ceiling)
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8Make a knot (wire) on the end of the rod to secure the wire. This will prevent the parts from moving out of position when the chandelier is hung.
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9Screw a hook into your ceiling.
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10Tie a knot or secure the wiring with a ziptie. Connect the wire to a power source.
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11Screw a bulb and turn it on to test. Congratulation, you're done!Advertisement
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Things You'll NeedEdit
- 20" inch bicycle rim
- 20" inch shower curtain rod
- Pendant lighting kit
- 40 watt bulb
- Drill
- Pliers
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