DIY Solar table lamp

Transform your outdoor space into a magical oasis with these DIY Mason Jar Solar Lights! These charming luminaries are incredibly easy to create, requiring just a few simple materials. Not only are they a budget-friendly way to add ambiance to your outdoor tables, but they also offer a sustainable and eco-friendly lighting solution. Imagine the warm glow of these lights illuminating your evenings, creating a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. Let's get started on this fun and rewarding project!

This one is so super simple but I love the way it shines.  

These are also perfect for indoors. In the winter, I strategically place them in bathrooms and on tables in hallways. It's just nice to have that gentle glow when it's dark so early! Note that you do need to put them where they get direct sunlight through a window so they can recharge!

I enjoy DIY solar projects. Here are my DIY solar carved pumpkins. They turn on automatically and you don't need to worry about candles!!

Why I love these solar lights

1. Automatic Ambiance

Mason jar solar lights are the epitome of effortless elegance. With no manual switch required, these lights magically illuminate as darkness falls, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere in your outdoor space. It can be used indoors, too!

2. Safety First

Unlike traditional candles, these lights pose no fire hazard, making them an ideal choice for homes with children or pets. Their gentle glow is perfect for creating a calming ambiance without compromising safety.

3. Versatile Illumination

These solar lights aren't just for the outdoors. Their soft, diffused light makes them ideal for indoor use as well. Place them on windowsills, bookshelves, or nightstands for a touch of cozy charm.

4. Energy Efficiency

Harnessing the power of the sun, these lights offer a sustainable and eco-friendly lighting solution. By reducing your reliance on traditional electricity, you're not only saving money but also helping the environment.

5. Year-Round Charm

The magic of mason jar solar lights extends beyond the summer months. Their warm glow is particularly comforting during the shorter days of winter, creating a cozy atmosphere indoors and out.

Supplies

All you need are a few simple supplies!

Wide mouth mason jars - these are pint size. You can mix and match various sizes of mason jars with solar lights.

Solar landscaping lights. These are just the typical outdoor lights. They are 12 lumens and are the 'expensive ones'. Here are some similar landscaping solar lights that are 10 lumens and you get 8 of them. Note that the dollar store versions of solar lights are usually $1 or $1.25 and are only 1 lumen, so they are not nearly as bright.

Glass Marbles for weight and sparkle. I buy these at the local dollar store.

Instructions

They are so simple, I'll keep it concise!

Step 1
Take the long stakes off the solar lights. On most solar lights, you can pull the whole stake off. These ones, there is a very short post that doesn't come off.
If the solar lights are new, you may have to pull off a paper/plastic tab that prevents them from charging. Give them a good first charge in the sunlight.

Step 2
Put the marbles in the marbles in the mason jars. The marbles give some weight and add stability.

Step 3
Place the solar lights into (on top of) the mason jar with the marbles.

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**First published April 24, 2014.