Repurposing or recycling is a great way to give new life to an item that’s otherwise considered trash or broken. Sometimes, when your stuff gets worn out or broken, the initial thought is to replace or throw it away. But, you have to think twice before you do this because you might need it in the future, you just don’t know it yet.
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One perfect example is an old chandelier that you might not want to use anymore. This item can be transformed into a pretty bird feeder that you can use to attract birds in your garden or serve as a decorative piece. The process of repurposing a chandelier into a bird feeder is pretty easy and you can even personalize it as desired. Learn how now with this video tutorial by Hallmark Channel on YouTube.
Materials for DIY Chandelier Bird Feeder:
- Old chandelier
- Small ramekins, 1 per arm of chandelier
- Wire cutters and pliers
- Sandpaper
- Cleaning wipes
- Spray paint, light green and yellow, or any color you want
- Acrylic paint, assorted colors
- Heavy Duty Adhesive
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Small wooden rounds
- Decorative stickers
- Sponge, optional
- Rope, chain, or bailing wire
How to Make a DIY Chandelier Bird Feeder:
Step 1
Start by disassembling the chandelier, then remove any glass, and use sandpaper to remove any rust or corrosion (if you’re using a new chandelier, sand it to create a texture for the paint to stick to).
Step 2
Clean the chandelier with cleaning wipes or a sponge, then paint it entirely green or any color that you want, and set it aside to dry completely. Paint the ramekins bright yellow or any color you want, then make sure not to paint the inside, and set it aside to dry completely.
Step 3
Once the paint has dried, use adhesive to set the ramekins in the chandelier cups, then use hot glue as well to set it up quickly, and let it dry to set completely. Hang the bird feeder on a hook, then fill each ramekin with birdseed, and you’re done!
*All these amazing images are thanks to Hallmark Channel via YouTube. Do visit their channel to see more videos like this!
