How to Make a Globe Chandelier

Glass

• Twist a series of glass globes together to create a bubble-like globe chandelier. Look for clear or colored glass globes and pair them with hand-blown bulbs. Combine the two by threading twine through the loop in the hand-blown globe and twist it together with the cords of the pre-lit globes. The result will be a grape-like cluster of glass globes. Wrap the cords with ribbon or twine to finish the look.

Paper

• Look for large white paper globes in varying patterns and textures. Tie a group of the together by inserting the lighting hardware and twisting the cords together. Wrap the cords in ribbon or twine for different looks. Jazz up the chandelier with colored light bulbs. One idea is to add all red light bulbs or use a different color bulb in each globe. Another idea is to decorate the plain globes before adding the hardware. Stamp, paint and embellish the paper globes as you see fit.

String

• Make a globe chandelier out of string globes. Blow up a series of balloons in different shapes and sizes and smooth a layer of Vaseline over the entire surface. Mix glue, water and cornstarch together and run string through the mixture. Wrap the string in a random pattern all over the balloon. If you are adding light hardware to the design, leave enough room to insert the light. Hang the balloons to dry for at least 24 hours. Pop the balloons and spray paint in your choice of color. Cluster the globes together and add lights.

Other Ideas

• Gather a selection of glowing globes and arrange them into an appealing design for a chandelier. Hang the globe chandelier in a kid's room, playroom or a work area. Or, paint a series of white glass globes with glass paint to customize a look intended for a certain room. Experiment with designs such as florals, botanicals, geometric patterns and stripes. Another idea is to combine white glass and clear glass globes together.