A colleague now has the first version hanging in his house, which gave me the opportunity to create a new and improved second version.
I’ve used straighter cables and finished the top part differently. I think I’ll keep this one!

I just realised that despite having made some new headers from the Kenya photo’s, they never showed. The script is now adjusted to count to 62 (instead of 50) so they should henceforth show up from time to time. Added two new headers as well (one inspired by my new lamp).

Inspired by Droog Design’s 85 Bulb Chandelier, but put-off by its price, I decided to produce my own trimmed-down clone. After half a day’s work, the result is quite pleasing, at a fraction of the price! (Though not quite as good as the real thing). See the results here.
Materials used: 20m wire, 11 “kroonsteentjes” (connectors), 19 simple fittings, 19 Osram 15W bulbs, the lid from a HEMA “drop blikje” (to mount the connectors on) and a 400W dimmer to replace the regular wall switch. Total cost: approx. 100 euro.

Well, it worked! Since I followed Jan’s advice and installed both Spam Karma and the Askimet plugin I am not receiving any spam anymore! Good stuff, thanks Jan!