We've been seeing pajaki chandeliers all over the internet lately (we've seen them on Oh Happy Day and Design Sponge, just to name a few!) and have been dying to make our own. These gorgeous paper chandeliers originated in Poland. we made our own with tissue, paper and wooden straws. It's a fun project that can be completed in a few hours. Katie and I both made one. Here's how it's done…
Supplies: metal hoop, tissue paper, colored cardstock, tacky glue, wooden straws, gauze fabric, fringe scissors (optional), washi or masking tape Step 1: Cut tissue paper into long strips. Layer 3-4 pieces and cut with fringe scissors. Step 2-3: Take a pencil and roll the fringe strips around it. Tape the end up with washi tape or masking tape. Repeat until you have your desired amount of flowers and set them aside. Step 4: Cut thin strips of gauze fabric and wrap around the hoop. After it is completely wrapped, apply a layer of glue with a paint brush to smooth down the frayed edges. This part is optional, but will give your project a more polished look. Step 5: Cut the wooden straws into 1-1.5" sections. Lace the straws and flowers (cut from colored cardstock) on a string tied to the hoop. Continue until you have reached your desired amount of strands (ours have 7 & 8 strands around the hoop). Step 6: Once you have finished all of your stringing, apply the flowers with a needle and thread. Make sure to hide or cut the washi tape off. Add as many flowers as you want!
These chandeliers are delicate and pretty. They make great decorations for a window at home or a party! What I love most is that you can make then in any combination of colors. Do you want to make one now? Try it… you'll enjoy it!
xo. Elsie
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Some of the materials needed to make these are on thestrawshop.com along with videos of how to. Lots of pictures for inspiration as well: http://thestrawshop.com/himmeli/
Katy, appx 8 inches and 12 inches. 🙂
I love these! Could you tell me what size metal hoop you used for yours? Thanks so much!
I really wish my hubs would let me put decor, like this, up!
When I first saw them, I was like “Nah, not so much. Thanks anyway.” But the more I looked at them, the cuter they became… Somehow they tricked me into loving them. Now I know how I’ll be spending my Saturday!
I lovelovelove this! I’m off to make some right now! 🙂
I am definitly going to make this right away! I am wondering though where you got some of the supplies? like the wooden straws and metal hoop. Thanks for the help!
So pretty. 🙂
They are so pretty, good job! 🙂 If someone was curious how to pronounce pająki (which is plural and one is pająk), it’s close to pie+on+key. The second syllable is accented.
People used to belive they bring hapiness, good luck and most of all good harvest. I think I’ll write a post about them some time soon, since it’s hard to find any info in English over the net. I’ll let you know 🙂
beautiful! what a fun project. 🙂
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This is fun! I’d like to try.
Perfection. I’m making at least 2 or 3 for our living room to give it a little extra flare 🙂 <3
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These are gorgeous! Thanks for the how to!
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While running around the internet I spotted one of these hiding in a photograph!! Turns out the chandeliers look just as good in grey!
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Hi Elsie,
First of all I’d like to say that I really like your blog and have been a daily reader since early 2011. I think this DIY that yourself and Katie made is really pretty and the photos are beautiful but it’s nearly a bit unnecessary that it needs to even BE a DIY article seeing as you have linked to Oh Happy Day which also gives the steps.. I think it would be lovely just as a ‘look what I made’ post with a brief mention of how you did it slightly differently as I suppose most people would change things up a little when crafting. I know I do depending on materials I have available and techniques I like to use. I also agree with some of your commenters requesting info on the background history of these ornaments- something which Design Sponge did well ( you could even have mentioned that in your link?)
GORGEOUS! Speaking of chandeliers….my DIY was just featured on the Honest Co. Blog. Check it out: http://blog.honest.com/upcycled-nursery-chandelier/#.UXmkdk9myGp
It looks adorable! lovely DIY Elsie.
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Wow, that is just amazing! I will definitely try it!
These are gorgeous! Wow.