Liberty from B4 and Afters took on an exciting challenge to recreate Ethan Allen’s stunning $1,400 Orb Chandelier at a fraction of the cost.
She cleverly transformed her friend’s existing chandelier by wrapping its wooden orbs with textured yarn, achieving a high-end look without the hefty price tag!
Instead of traditional rope, Liberty opted for yarn from A.C. Moore, finding it to be a perfect match in color and texture.
She meticulously wrapped each spindle, a process that took about two and a half hours and used less than half a skein of yarn.
The result is a beautiful, budget-friendly chandelier that mirrors the elegance of the original Ethan Allen piece.
Liberty’s innovative use of materials and attention to detail demonstrate how creativity can lead to stunning transformations of ANY home decor piece.
She suggests that if you plan to undertake a similar project, consider spray painting the metal parts to match your desired finish before wrapping.
For a detailed walkthrough and more inspiring DIY projects, visit Liberty’s blog at B4 and Afters.
What DIY’ers Are Asking
Source of the Light Fixture
One question was about the original light fixture—turns out, it came from a friend and may have been sourced from Wayfair or Amazon.
Method of Securing the Wrapping
Another big curiosity was how the wrapping was secured at the bottom.
Instead of glue, the creator cleverly tucked the end back underneath using a crochet hook or similar tool, keeping everything neat and seamless.