Home and Garden

Spin New Life Into Your Ceiling Fan

If you like keeping your home cool, temperature-wise and style-wise, the right ceiling fan can make a big difference. Let Theresa Clement of the blog "MyFixitUpLife" show you how to turn your standard ceiling fan into a stunning centerpiece.

Materials:

Chain Link Copper Aluminum Sheet
Copper Grounding Wire
Copper Duct Tape Strap
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Metalic Paint
Ceiling Fan

Step 1: Take Apart Fan

Unscrew and remove the blades from your fan. Then, set them aside.

Step 2: Trim and Sand Blade Edges

This way, they'll fit your larger housing dome.

Step 3: Paint Fan Parts

Paint the blades. Cross-stitch fabric and fasteners with your metallic paint so they match the copper color of the chain-link sheet.

Step 4: Cut and Attach Aluminium Sheeting

Cut your aluminum sheets into two circumferences: one for the light fixture and one for the blades. Theresa used four pieces of sheeting for the larger circle and two for the inner circle, attaching the sheets with the copper duct tape strapping. The straps keep the sheets together and maintain their circular shape.

Step 5: Hang the Fan

Place your smaller circumference inside the larger one. Then, screw the fan into its previous location and enjoy your modern, ornamental new light fixture.