Cut the copper tubing to the size you want. If you want to put more lights, about five, make it longer. We're making a three-light fixture, so we cut it down to about two feet. Determine where you want to place the glass shades:uniform, variegated, etc. (varied is easier). Drill holes in the pipe where the fittings will come out, then drill a hole in the back near where the cable will connect to the ceiling.
You will use one cable for all accessories. The first will have one wire, the second and third will have two (because it will be bent). If you use a different cable for each accessory, you will need a different type of junction box. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for all lighting kits.
Thread the cable through the tube with the end of the cable hanging where the last light screen will be placed. Thread the wire through the next hole and back up through that hole (creating two wires with a bend) and then do the same for the next hole. End by exiting the hole in the back - leave enough wire to reach the junction box or ceiling outlet.
For the holes that have two wires (with the loop), cut and twist the silver and gold to form one for each socket. Be sure to fit the grommet before attaching it to the plinth - the grommet prevents the plinth from slipping through the hole in the glass shade.
Connect the cables to the outlet according to the manufacturer's instructions. It should look similar to this:Strip both ends of the socket wires. Connect the neutral wire, the one with the ridge on its insulation, to the silver terminal and the other wire to the brass terminal. Place the socket on the lamp, passing the cable through the socket cap. Reinstall the sleeve and socket insulating casing, pushing the casing until it clicks into place. Add a small round bulb..
Plug the cable into the junction box on the ceiling or into a wall outlet. Twist the neutral wire of the electrical cable together with the neutral wires of each plug and the unconnected wire of the cable with the unconnected wires of each plug. Secure each connection with a wire cap and electrical tape.
Use copper wiring to wrap around glass shade and copper tubing for additional support.
Susan Teare
Use copper wires to hang the fixture to ceiling hooks or use curtain rods if it comes off a wall. Adjust copper wiring if necessary.
