My first thought was starting with a bicycle wheel spokes removed they use small chain to hang it. Not sure if you could solder canning rings to it then spray paint the whole thing. Searched for a pic but this is as close as I could find but you can get the idea this one looks like it is made of wood

Here is a link that might be useful: Candle Chandelier DIY

Here is a source for the glass covers for $5 each... they are short, but maybe search the site for larger ones if you want those.

Here is a link that might be useful: Frosted Glass Covers

Bless you! I think those just might work. I've been trying and trying to find some .... guess I just never hit upon the right site.

I have a chandalier that I think would look great as a "candle"ier but I want it to be electric, not with actual candles. I can retro fit the cups to be larger to hold them if need be, I just want them to look like candles.

I'm going to order one and see what it would take to make it work.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Ugh, $12 shipping for one! I think I'll make one out of paper that's the same size as that one and try it out first, then if that fits, I'll order. I really can't see paying $17 to find out it doesn't fit.

I found some that are wax shells and look way cooler than the glass, but I worry about melting. How hot do LED bulbs get? I was going to get some for it.

I found these but they are $25 each, meaning $125 total plus shipping, not much of a savings over just buying the actual fixture .... though these are very cool looking with the melty tops

Here is a link that might be useful: candle bulb covers

I don't think there is ANY heat from LED. I wonder if you could buy cheap pillar candles from the $ store and figure out how to hollow them out with an old curling iron or something?

Have you looked at Overstock? They have a few different "candeliers". Here's one for $158. There's also a rectangular version. If you join their "club" you get free shipping and earn points with every purchase. I've ordered from them many times and have always been satisfied.

Here is a link that might be useful: candelier

Or there's this one...

Here is a link that might be useful: knock off candleier

I really like one at overstock but it's "out of stock" and they don't really expect it to come back. The ones they have now aren't quite right.

I found this one on local craigslist but it's not quite right either ... a little too modern. I could probably doctor it up a bit and make it work but spending 150 on something I have to redo seems silly.

I'm still on the hunt!

Here is a link that might be useful: Craigslist One

Beth, this one may not quite fit the budget either, but it's on eBay and by far the best price on one there at $175 starting bid, or Buy It Now for $200.

It's especially well priced when I see another seller is selling the replacement shades at $26.24 each, and that is at 25% off!

Here is a link that might be useful: Mouse over image to zoom Have one to sell? Sell it yourself POTTERY BARN VERANDA ROUND CHANDELIER

Here's a source for "hollow wax luminaries". Maybe something like this could work with an old chandelier?

Here is a link that might be useful: hollow wax luminaries

If you use hollow threaded rod, available at any hardware store, you can screw a socket to it and run the wire through it. Look up how to wire a lamp and it will explain what I'm saying. You can run the wires behind the "wheel" to each socket. I don't think I'm explaining myself very well but think of each "lamp" as an individual unit with a round base (flower pot saucers would work) and run enough wire to tie them together. It's very do-able just not easily explainable!

Lowe's has several of them.. A 4-light fixture by Allen & Roth is $149. An 8-light version by Bel Air is $209.00 They also have a two-tier one for $299.00 and a rectangular version.