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How to Make a Hula-Hoop Chandelier

Thrifty design diva and host of Secrets From a Stylist Emily Henderson hits the dollar store to discover how to create a trendy chandelier on the cheap.

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Chic and Cheap

Does your living room need a chic lighting update? Well, if you have two hours and $20, designer Emily Henderson has just the project for you. "I love this chandelier's graphic, modern look. It's large-scale but not visually heavy, and it couldn't be easier to make. Depending on your style and color palette, it could be any color — white for a modern loft, black for a more masculine look or hot pink for a trendy playful space," says Emily.

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Gather Supplies

You'll need four hula hoops, two machine screws with matching bolts, a hot glue gun, a drill and a pendant light kit.

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Begin Assembly

Drill holes in the tops and bottoms of two hula hoops. Slide one hula hoop into another and insert a machine screw through each end to secure it.

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Continue Assembly

Emily's suggestions: "Position the first two hula hoops so they form an X, then bisect those with two more. Use a hot glue gun to keep the hoops in place or they will slip — just put a dab in between each one, top and bottom."

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