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Afternoon Tea Set Chandelier

Light Up Your Tea Set

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/afternoon-tea-set-chandelier • Posted by BarryBelcher

Another way to enjoy your prized tea set that might have a few chips and cracks. Learn how to make your tea pot serve light instead of tea.

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

3 h 00

Difficulty

So-so
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Description

Another way to enjoy your prized tea set that might have a few chips and cracks. Learn how to make your tea pot serve light instead of tea.

Instructions

  1. Watch online tutorial.

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    Unscrew brass first center finial and remove candlestick bases.

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    Using a glass drill bit and water spray bottle, drill holes big enough for light bulb holder can fit through. (be sure to keep area drilling wet while drilling)

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    Repeat step 2 for saucers.

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    Drill a large enough hole through the bottom center of a ceramic tea kettle and feed it though the center base and tighten.

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    Repeat step 4 to tea cups and saucers on light holders and tighten. Then add bulbs

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    Lastly, use the glass drill bit and drill small holes through spoon tips and wire them to chandelier brass hoops to act as prisms.