Ceiling Fan Fandangles

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  Step 1

  SUPPLIES NEEDED:
  An item to use as a focal piece--possibilities: old earrings, ornaments, charms

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  Step 2

  Various beads and/or crystals

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  Step 3

  Needle-nosed pliers and wire cutters

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  Step 4

  Beading wire, crimp beads, and ball chain

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  Step 5

  This great little device: ball chain coupling and ball chain connectors.

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  Step 6

  I was able to find the chain, couplings, and connectors at my local Ace Hardware store.

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  Step 7

  Choose your focal piece for your Fandangle.
  For this demonstration, I decided I wanted to use the lovely emerald green charm from the bracelet pictured previously. Using the pliers, I separated the charm from the bracelet's chain:

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  Step 8

  Using the wire cutters, cut off 8-10" of beading wire (more if you are making an extra long Fandangle).

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  Step 9

  Slide 2 crimp beads, then your chosen focal piece onto the beading wire.

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  Step 10

  Thread the wire back through the crimp beads, sliding the crimp beads down close to the focal piece.

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  Step 11

  Using the pliers, press (crimp) and secure the crimp beads in position:

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  Step 12

  Arrange your chosen beads and crystals, adding them to the wire:

  Optional: After using these in various spots around the house, I did find that the coupling could actually cut through the beading wire if family members repeatedly gripped the beaded portion of the Fandangle, instead of the actual chain portion, for making fan adjustments. I found these little gadgets that seem to add extra strength and help to prolong the life of the Fandangle. If you choose to not incorporate them in your designs, be sure to emphasize to users/recipients to not pull on the beaded portion of the Fandangle.

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  Step 13

  As in Step 3, add 2 crimp beads and the coupling (with optional stringing thimble in place) to the beading wire, then pull the wire back through the crimp beads and a few of the first beads.

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  Step 14

  Remove any slack from the wire, press (crimp) and secure the crimp beads in place then trim off any excess wire.

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  Step 15

  Decide how long you will need the ball chain, cut it to length, attach one end to the coupling, and add a connector to the opposite end.

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  Step 16

  Your Fandangle is now complete--just add it to the pull chain of your ceiling fan!

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  Step 17

  This is how the blue rhinestone brooch FANDANGLE came together:

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  Step 18

  Add a fun tag and it is ready for gift giving!

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artjunkie *. 1st November 2009

how pretty! I need something for my light in my closet (i have a pull chain light, in case you were trying to figure out if i had a ceiling fan in my closet)

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Kepi · Los Angeles, California, US · 49 projects 22nd October 2009

Love it!

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