Chandeliers happened to be the crowning glory in homes in the form of classical leaded crystal during the late 18th century. The piano forte placed right beneath it along with accessories such as the pedal extenders, adjustable piano bench and sheet music storage used to add glorious attire to the whole room. Today, chandeliers still enjoy the limelight either in the form of traditional design, glass creation or some contemporary design. The fact is that the beauty of chandeliers prevails even in the most modern interiors.
As far as the antler chandelier is concerned, they have a rustic appeal which makes them a preferred choice for many home owners. As the name suggests, these chandeliers are made from naturally shed antlers, but some people hunt dears to sell their products. If you are out to make an antler chandelier, then make sure it is deer-friendly.
You can assemble this particular chandelier from the antlers obtained from whitetail deer, moose, elk or mule deer. Apart from the antlers, you will need a chandelier wiring kit and polyurethane. With these things noted in your checklist, you can start putting everything together. Just follow these simple steps to accomplish this task.
• Purchase a prepared lighting kit with complete wiring from a hardware store. Make sure to buy the kit that is specifically meant for chandelier lighting, and contains many light bulb adapters as per your requirement.
• You can purchase antlers that are almost of the same size. The shape of the antlers can vary, so it is up to you to pick the ones that look nice together.
• Apply oil soaps in the inner region of the antlers in order to clean them inside out. The oil soap will give you the desired results by smoothing the texture.
• Next, you need to drill a hole through the tip of the antler point where you wish to hold the light bulb.
• Coat the antlers using polyurethane which provides sufficient durability for a longer period of time. It is best to employ the low sheen polyurethane and give it some time to dry up thoroughly in between a number of coats.
• Join the antlers from the bases. Drill holes through their sides and pass the wire through the holes such that a circle of antlers is created. Then you have to tighten the wires and sodden them together. At some point screws could also be needed in order to attach them more firmly.
• Finally pass the electrical wiring through the antlers and draw them out of the tips. Join the antler chandelier to the ceiling wires. This time, you will need screws and anchors in order to attach the chandelier to the ceiling.
With these simple steps you can make an economical, yet elegant chandelier for you living room. The best part of this activity is that you will have a sense of accomplishment and you will also light up your living room in one of the grandest ways.
Connor R Sullivan researched purchasing some pedal extenders for his piano. He ordered an adjustable piano bench for his home piano.
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