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How To Add Vintage Crystals To Thrifted Chandelier

Have you seen old, outdated chandeliers donated to thrift shops?  Want to learn how you can add vintage crystals to make it look fabulous? 

See how to easily take a plain light fixture and in just a few minutes make it fabulous by adding crystals.

If you can find a way to hang the light fixture, you will be able to spray paint the entire piece without moving it to a different position.

Paint the outdated chandelier

Next, lay out all the removable parts and give them a light coat of paint.  Chalk paint will dry quickly, allowing you to flip the pieces for another coat on the backside.

Once the paint is completely dry, you can add crystals to your chandelier.  You'll need a hammer and large nail.  Plus a wood block to protect your surface.

Since the thrift store light fixture didn't include crystals, it was necessary to punch a hole into the rim.

Now use a large nail, hammer, and wood block to protect your surface.  Because the metal on this fixture is relatively thin, it was easy to punch a small hole.

Due to the number of crystals, placing two larger crystals across from each other and two smaller also across from each other to give each cup balance was necessary.

To see how to add the solar lights click below.

The combination of the crystals and the crystal-like design of these Dollar Tree Solar Lights give the Chandelier a fun, elegant feel.

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