DIY-ing a $400 Birdcage Pendant Light Using A $20 Ikea Light!

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Hey guys! I'm Alexandra Gater and I show you how to do rental-friendly upgrades and DIY projects on a budget. New videos every Saturday! In today's video, I'm showing you how to DIY this popular birdcage pendant light that usually retails for $600 or more! I show you how to DIY it for under $75 using chicken wire, some zip ties and dollar store supplies.

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Chicken wire: https://fave.co/39y2cbH AF
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Wire cutters: https://amzn.to/3nH03zK AF
Ikea light: https://fave.co/3oLK7xc AF
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Birds & branches: Dollar Store
Clamps: https://amzn.to/3bFdygY AF
Edison bulb (similar): https://fave.co/38IMcET AF

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Wire cutters: https://amzn.to/3qki2NZ AF
Ikea light: https://fave.co/2KkxKti AF
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Birds & branches: Dollar Store
Clamps: https://amzn.to/38Fdax0 AF
Edison bulb (similar): https://fave.co/39tXJqM AF

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Edited by Samphe Brule: https://samphebrule.myportfolio.com/
Intro designed and animated by Lindsey Deschamps: http://www.lindseydes.com/

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