Whether dining outside or hosting a summer party, an array of twinkling lights overhead is the perfect way to set the mood and add some extra sparkle after dark.
'A chandelier is a wonderful way to bring atmosphere to outdoor tablescapes throughout the warmer months,' says Lucy Kirk, creative and photography manager at Lights4fun.
'And this DIY chandelier couldn't be simpler to make. Crafted from rustic bamboo hoops and lengths of fishing wire and then illuminated with delicate micro lights and hanging solar bulbs, the end result is enchanting.'
YOU WILL NEED
* 2 bamboo hoops
* Fishing wire
* Hook (for hanging)
* Set of battery operated micro lights
* Hessian ribbon
* 5-9 solar light bulbs
* String
1 ATTACH HANGING WIRES
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