Canning squash is a simple process that allows you to enjoy your homegrown bounty all year round.
29.07.2023 - 22:15 / hometalk.com
Here is a fun and creative way to brighten up your outdoor space for spring!
Today, I will show you how to make a handmade chandelier from hula hoops and fairy lights.
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So, let's get started and transform your backyard into a magical wonderland with this easy-to-follow tutorial!
You're going to want to take 3 hula hoops and some metallic paint that's made for plastics. Spray both of your hula hoops with metallic spray paint.
When they are dry, seal them with a clear sealer. I used Rustoleum triple thick glaze for mine. Make sure they are completely covered in gold before applying the glaze.
Next, you want to drill a hole in each side of the gold-painted hula hoops being careful not to chip the paint.
Once you have the holes drilled, it is time to assemble them. You can do this by placing one hoop inside of the other lining up the holes that you drilled.
Push a long screw through the holes to hold them in place.
Then add a nut to the end.
Next will be to add a cake plate to the middle. If you are using a plastic plate as I did, you can use your hot glue gun to make a hole in the middle. If not, you will have to use a drill.
With a hole in the plate, you want to put it right over the top of the screw that is through the hula hoops.
Now that it’s in place, take some gorilla, clear grip contact adhesive, and add some to everywhere the hula hoops cross each other or the plate. The adhesive will hold everything securely in place.
With the base of my DIY hula hoop chandelier formed, it is time to add some flowers and lights. I found it easiest to hang it in my garage for this part.
Using a hot glue gun, stick a chunk
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