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Fan Blade Sconces Don't toss out those ceiling fan blades! From "B. Original" episode DBOR-130

Light up your décor with these charming tea light sconces.

Upgrading a ceiling fan is a great way to perk up a hum-drum room—but don't toss out that old fan. Instead, B. Original with the parts and create custom tea light sconces from old fan blades.

Michele Beschen's easy how-to uses fan blades, a touch of paint and some 18-gauge wire to create charming custom sconces. This project is a great way to B. Original with odds and ends while adding beauty and romance to your décor. Scroll down to learn how.

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Figure A

Fan Blade Sconces

Materials:

ceiling fan blades
18-gauge wire
pliers
tea lights
hanging hardware

• Remove the metal collar from the end of the fan blade (figure A).

• Paint the blade.

• Lace 18-gauge wire through the screw holes left by the metal collar (figure B). Tie and twist this wire off at the back of the blade.
  

  Figure B

  Figure C

  
  

• Coil more 18-gauge wire to create a tiny shelf that can hang from the wire on the fan blade. Attach the coiled shelf to the blade and add a tea light (figure C).

• Make sure the coiled shelf is secure and the tea light won't shift around. Then hang and enjoy your new custom sconces!