I was so inspired by the incredible chandeliers in the UC Berkeley International House that I decided to try my hand at producing one myself!


 
It takes a bit of patience and fine motor skills, but if you'd like a weekend challenge I say GO FOR IT!

This is what you'll need:

2 wood rings (I used one 24" and one 30" diameter ring)
Several copper or steel 1/4" pipe clamps (I used 22 copper clamps as I had 22 lights)
Several 1/4" brass or steel screws (you'll need two for each clamp)
1 3/4' Candelabra ...
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