Lady weaves Dollar Store plastic colanders with a cord. This idea is suddenly everywhere

2 plastic colanders from the Dollar Store, 12-inch diameter
Colorful nylon cord, approximately 50 feet
Pendant light kit with bulb socket
Spray paint (optional, for base coat)
Heavy-duty glue or zip ties
Scissors
Drill with a drill bit appropriate for plastic

Begin by inverting one of the colanders so that it forms a dome. If desired, spray paint it with your chosen color and allow it to dry completely.

Using the drill, carefully make additional holes along the rim of the colander to accommodate more weaving, if needed.

Take the second colander and position it as a base, with the top facing upwards. Align it with the inverted dome to form a sphere-like shape.

Secure the two colanders together at their rims using heavy-duty glue or zip ties, ensuring they are aligned properly.

Take the nylon cord and begin weaving it through the holes of both colanders. Create a pattern by looping and crossing the cord, experimenting with different designs to find what you like best.

Continue weaving until the entire surface of the colanders is covered with the cord pattern.

Once your weaving is complete, attach the pendant light kit to the top opening of the colander. Ensure the bulb socket is securely fitted.

Hang your new pendant light from the ceiling, ensuring it is properly wired and safe to use.

To customize this project, consider using different colors and types of cords to match your interior decor. You can also experiment with various weaving techniques to create different patterns and textures. If you prefer a more uniform look, use a single color for the cords and paint the colanders in a matching shade. For a more eclectic feel, mix and match colors and patterns. Additionally, you can use different sizes of colanders to create a tiered effect with multiple pendant lights hanging at varying heights.