Rectangle Chandelier

Instructions

1. 1. Build 2x2 frames

   Build the long 2x2 frames for the light fixture with 1 1/2'' pocket holes and 2 1/2'' pocket hole screws and wood glue.

2. 2. Attach 2x2 frames with side rails

   Complete the 2x2 light fixture box by attaching the two frames together with the side rails. Attach on the inside with 1 1/2'' pocket holes and 2 1/2'' pocket hole screws and wood glue. You can also omit the pocket holes on this step and glue and nail them in from the sides with 2'' finish nails. Either option will work, I ended up doing this on my build because I was out of 2 1/2'' pocket hole screws and in a remote location.

3. 3. Build large fabric frames

   Build the two large linen fabric frames as shown with 1x2's. Attach with 3/4'' pocket holes and 1 1/4'' pocket hole screws on the outside.

4. 4. Build small fabric frames

   Build two small fabric frames as shown using 1x2 boards. Attach with 3/4'' pocket holes and 1 1/4'' pocket hole screws on the outside.

5. 5. Stain or Paint light fixture box

   • Sand and fill any holes that may show.
   • Stain or Paint light fixture box to desired finish.
   • Also dry fit the linen fabric frames to ensure they are the correct size before applying the linen. I made this light fixture for my sister's dining room and she choose Minwax classic gray stain.

6. 6. Attach linen to fabric frames

   • Lay out your 1 yard of linen fabric, be sure to press before you use it.
   • Place the four frames on the fabric.
   • Cut fabric 2 1/2'' to 3'' bigger on each side of each frame. Stretch and fold ends over and staple to inside of 1x2 frames.
   • Start on the long side and work your way around stretching snug, but not too tight.
   • Leave the corners for last.
   • Cut excess fabric on corners and fold and staple inside the frame.

7. 7. Add linen frames to box

   Fit the fabric frames into the light fixture box one at a time. Make sure to push them in from the inside of the box frame. Once installed, staple or screw them to the 2x2 frame from the inside. Note: My 1x2's were slightly wider than my 2x2's, and so I set my linen frames 1/4'' outside of the 2x2 frame. If your 1x2's and 2x2's are both 1 1/2'' like the normally are, then you will not have to do this.