Outdoor Chandelier Lighting made with Trash and Krylon Paint

Last week I went dumpster diving at all of the bicycle shops in town, and this outdoor chandelier is the end result of the trash I collected. Trash + Krylon paint = cyclepunk outdoor chandelier lighting.
Move over Kitchler, I'm taking over the chandelier lighting empire!
Here is how you can make an outdoor chandelier with discarded bicycle parts and paint:

Materials:
- Strand of outdoor lights
- Assorted bicycle parts. No two chandeliers will be alike because the end result will depend on what parts you can find in the trash.
- Assorted hardware (brackets, nuts, bolts)
- Super magnets (5 large, 5 small, one large with hanging ring)
- 10 washers
- 5 Bawls guarana bottles, cut

Supplies:
- Mineral spirits
- Mineral oil
- Hot glue sticks
- Krylon Mirror-Like paint
- Krylon made-for-plastic paint (any color)
- Krylon all purpose black paint
- Krylon all purpose orange paint
- Krylon metallic silver paint
- Piece of cardboard
- Utility knife
- Newspapers
- Krylon glitter paint (optional)

Tools:
- Glass cutter
 - Pliers
- Flat screwdriver
- Toothbrush
- Glue gun

Step 1 Cut glass bottles

Cut the tops off 5 glass beer or soda bottles that you will use for your chandelier. I followed the instructions for the easiest way to cut glass bottles using a $3 glass cutter to score a line around the bottle then alternating hot and cold water on the score line until the bottle breaks clean (according to the article in the link).

Comments

[EmcySquare]

HOW COOL !!!

[sunshiine]

Found this on the Z list, thought I would share that information with you! Congrats! Have a splendorous day! sunshiine

[flyingpuppy]

What's the Z list? Where do I find it? Is there an A list? :) Thanks for sharing.

[sunshiine]

On the Instructables front page is a list:
Popular, video, photo, step by step Zeitgeist list and so on.
click on the Z list!

What people are talking about at the moment, rather than views or ratings.

[flyingpuppy]

Hm. Does anyone else have the problem I have? I've looked on the front page, the blog, the forums, on individual pages and nowhere is there the list you mention. V. confused!

[sunshiine]

Far left hand side of your screen are words ALL.
3-4 inches over to the right of that word all: are these words:
All
Photos
Step by step
Videos! under videos is Zeitgeist click on that for this entry. Every category has a Z list , food, cleaning, sports, outdoor and so on.

[flyingpuppy]

Here's a screen print of what I see. I'm using WinXP, BTW.

[sunshiine]

I am sorry, click on food then it should show up. If not click on food then when that window opens click on all on the left hands side. Let me know if that works.

[fbull66]

i am so dieing to make one

[sunshiine]

So happy to see you made finalist! I know this is a winner! This is totally awesome!

[bajablue]

sunshiine... You are really good at picking Winners!

Do you play the Ponies? If not, maybe you should!!!

[bajablue]

Now, there's the countdown to the Green Challenge.

This awesome project could very well turn into a Triple-Play!

Best of Luck, puppy!

[DdraigGoch]

Fab! Thanks for the inspiration :)

[bajablue]

YAY puppy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[eross-1]

awesome!

[TabbyDeAnne]

Fantastic! Loved the link to the bottle cutting! Will do this for sure!

[flyingpuppy]

Thanks. I'd love to see your final product.

[bajablue]

Gotcha puppy! ;-)

[bajablue]

omg! SO HAPPY to be a Finalist along side you!

Best of Luck FlyingPuppy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hokie_pokie_607]

I so want to make this now. How does the hot glue hold up on the lights after a few hours of run time? I know it's a fast set, but I've never had much luck with it myself.

[sewcrafty12000]

Hot glue is not a permanent adhesive, especially when used outdoors where the temps fluctuate. It will eventually let go and peel right off. I'd go with a different adhesive if you want this to last.
I've never had it hold up longer than a year. If you only want something that will last a few months to a year then it's fine. Otherwise try a more permanent adhesive.

[flyingpuppy]

Good advice. I'll replace it with epoxy when I get a chance. Thanks

[flyingpuppy]

I've had the chandelier out in the sun for a week and it's holding great.

[mauridanger]

Beautiful! This really caught my eye. Great design and construction.

[flyingpuppy]

Thank you so much.

[agis68]

beautiful and creative trash art....5/5

[babasfarmlife]

Kudos! The way recycling should be! Purposeful item. Love it!

[flyingpuppy]

First you cycle, then you recycle.

[porcupinemamma]

Lovin' it big time!! Way to go!

[andrew.spencer.2]

Very well done indeed! I've just got my glass cutter, so look out bottles!

[flyingpuppy]

Can't wait to see your end product! Hope you post it here.

[maxglitz]

I'm always awed by artists who can create such elegance out of a dumpster dive. This is magnificent. Beautifully conceived and crafted. Bravo.

[flyingpuppy]

The hidden truth is that I had to take a lot of antacids along the way because I had no idea if it was going to work. Thanks for the huge compliment.

[sunshiine]

Love this but don't you think this would look so much better hanging on my porch? The color is amazing!

[flyingpuppy]

I'm sure it would. Hence the directions for making your own. : )

[H3xx]

They look like hookah bowls. all you would need is something to keep the shisha from sliding down the neck. :)

[mary candy]

Beautiful !
Sure I'll make one like this :D

[flyingpuppy]

Obrigada! But you'll have to use Taí or Brahma bottles. : )

[mary candy]

Taí or Brahma ?? hahaaha
Brama only the dark bier I trink, and Taí I think it no longer exist anymore :)

[Uncle Kudzu]

I been collecting some blue Skyy Vodka bottles for a friend's bottle tree, but this chandalier turned my head! So let's see - I've got loads of bike parts and a few cobalt blue bottles... time to learn the fine art of bottle cutting? (Make: recently highlighted a video on bottle cutting, but with a special jig.)

Nice work, puppy, very nice!