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Easy steps to building a living green chandelier

So quintessentially Aussie!
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If your entertaining area is lacking in a statement piece, and a bit of greenery, why not add in both with this living green chandelier!

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A living green chandelier is the perfect way to enhance your outdoor space and give it some life! With a couple of tools, and lots and lots of beautiful green plants, you can make this at home yourself. 

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The stunning festive result! (Credit: Sue Ferris/ aremediasyndication.com.au) (Credit: Sue Ferris/ aremediasyndication.com.au)

Gather your supplies

  • Shallow bowl
  • Rust-effect chain
  • Black tie wire
  • Selection of fresh gum branches and gumnuts
  • Ceiling hook

You’ll also need

Step 1

Cut chain into 3 equal length pieces according to the drop from the ceiling you want.

Step 2 

Drill 3 evenly spaced holes in bowl lip, 10mm from edge. Open last link in chains with crimper, push through holes and close around lip with pliers.

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Step 3

Drill 16 evenly spaced holes around top of bowl.

Step 4

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Step 4

Thread black tie wire back and forth across bowl, starting at a shorter end going one way, running wire under lip to next hole, then going the other way. Tie both ends together and trim.

Step 5

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Step 5
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Insert branches and nuts through wire, allowing them to spill over the sides. 

Step 6

Drill hole for hook in ceiling rafter and screw hook to rafter, then loop chains through hook. size as plant root ball.

Step 7

Water well, pop in water tub for 30 minutes. Breathe in the minty, honey aroma of fresh gum leaves – so quintessentially Aussie!

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(Credit: Sue Ferris/ aremediasyndication.com.au) (Credit: Sue Ferris/ aremediasyndication.com.au)
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