Step 6: Hook Up the Plug

attaching a plug to the electrical cord
Photo: Ryan Benyi
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Once the cord has been threaded through both pulleys, complete the fixture by attaching the plug. The neutral wire wraps around the plug's silver screw, and the hot wire around the brass screw. Congrats! Your new pulley sconce is now ready to hang.
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