How to Make a Cardboard Chandelier

this is what the printed out templates should look like (above)

 

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STILL IN PROGRESS, PAINTING THE BACK OF THE CHANDELIERS, ONCE DONE, I WILL POST A PICTURE;)
                    Template 1: http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/files/2012/04/Chandelier_templates-11.jpg 
                    Template 2: http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/files/2012/04/chandelier-template2.jpg
                    Template 3: http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/files/2012/04/Chandelier_templates-3.jpg
MATERIALS:
-Cardboard (you need a medium-large box)
-Tape/ Super Glue
-Paint (Acrylic)
-Paint Brush 
-Razor/Scissors
-Strong Wire (to hang the Chandelier)
-Glitter or any other decorating material (optional)

PROCEDURES:
1. print the templates in full size
2. Follow the instructions on each template
3.. flatten out your cardboard box, trace the templates.
4. cut out the tracings with a razor or scissors
5. tape or glue the traced and cut cardboard pieces together
6. find a clear area to work, spread newspaper or grocery bags to keep your area clean and take out a paintbrush, begin painting your chandelier. 
7. wait for it to dry, make sure you do both sides and fit the two chandeliers sides together
8. use hot glue gun or super glue to stabilize it, use strong wire to hangup the chandelier


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