How to Make a Bubble Chandelier

Create this easy, sophisticated hanging decoration in just a few steps.

Updated on November 17, 2023

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Do you want to create a statement piece of décor for your home? Then consider this unique take on a chandelier. The eye-catching bubble fixture is both chic and sophisticated, thanks to the clear, multi-sized glass balls—and it is a snap to put together. This DIY only requires a few steps and materials, including some silver cord and white glue, before it's ready to hang from your ceiling.

Follow our tutorial to make this decorative chandelier, which is sure to become a conversation starter whether you place it in your living room, nursery, or guest bathroom.

What You'll Need

Materials

Straight pins
Chain-nose pliers
Silver cord
White glue
About 32 glass balls with holes, mixed sizes
1 1/2-inch washer
Ceiling hook

Instructions

String Glass Balls on Silver Cords:

Hold one pin with pliers, and bend it 90 degrees with your fingers. Cut a 4-foot length of silver cord. (If you want your chandelier to hang higher, cut shorter lengths; for lower, cut longer.) Knot one end of the cord around the bend in pin. Dab with glue at knot to secure. Feed pin into hole in one glass ball. Once the pin is inside, gently pull the cord to position. Repeat with the remaining glass balls.
Arrange Glass Balls

Working over a soft surface, arrange balls in a cluster: Start by grasping just a few in one hand, and adjust the length to form a cluster of varying lengths. Add single balls as you go, adjusting length as you wish and adding the cord to the cluster you're grasping.
Secure Silver Cords and Hang

Thread the loose ends through washer, and tie a knot, leaving a tail of about 18 inches. Optional: Wrap tail around washer to cover it completely. Secure with fabric glue. Hang from a hook anchored in the ceiling.

How to Make a Bubble Chandelier

What You'll Need

Materials

Instructions

String Glass Balls on Silver Cords:

Arrange Glass Balls

Secure Silver Cords and Hang