Wicker plates are the best. They can be found at Goodwill or flea markets for under a dollar at times! In the following DIY, you'll learn how these cheap baskets can create a beautiful chandelier.
Don't believe it's possible? You'll need to see the end result below.
Materials
Light bulb
6 wicker baskets (You can use more if you want your light to be larger and more dramatic)
Hot glue gun (cable ties can be a substitute)
Light bulb
6 wicker baskets (You can use more if you want your light to be larger and more dramatic)
Hot glue gun (cable ties can be a substitute)
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Here's what the light would look like:
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We opted to use a glue gun to put to our baskets together:
![](https://sftimes.s3.amazonaws.com/a/2/a/8/a2a8708b4a747d3816ad5136c2804b33.jpg)
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Directions:
1. Using the glue gun (or clear zip ties), fasten the wicker plates together to create a 'light' shape. The size of this will depend on how big you want your light to be. We used 6 wicker baskets for a hexagon-shaped light.
1. Using the glue gun (or clear zip ties), fasten the wicker plates together to create a 'light' shape. The size of this will depend on how big you want your light to be. We used 6 wicker baskets for a hexagon-shaped light.
![](https://sftimes.s3.amazonaws.com/1/4/6/4/146445285582124a03fed6c392370735.jpg)
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Before you glue on the last wicker basket, make sure you put the light bulb inside!
2. Hang the decor up and enjoy what you've created!
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Be sure to check out the video below to see the live demonstration.