These pretty mason jar solar lights are a fun and festive way to dress up your backyard. They are also great to take camping and on your deck.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Crafting Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Age Group: Adult Crafts
Project Type: Crafts
Makes: 3jar lights
Supplies
3regular solar lights
3(16 oz) small mouth mason jars with bands
Gorilla Clear Grip Contact adhesive
26 gauge craft wireoptional, for hanging
Instructions
Activate solar lights by following manufacturer's instructions. This usually involves opening the top and pulling a tab to activate.
Remove the jar lid from the jar band. You will not need the lids, but we have several craft projects using those!
Glue the light inside the mason jar band. The top of the solar light will take the place of the original lid.
When glue is dry, screw the band back on to the jar. This will encase the solar light inside the jar.
If you want to add a hanger to create a lantern style solar light, wrap craft wire around the jar lid (under the lip) and created a loop as a handle. Connected it to the other side.
Expert Tips & FAQs
You can make several fun things from the canning jar lids (this is the round, flat piece) since you won't need them for this project. Check our Mason Jar Crafts section.
Make sure you activate those lights early in the day. You can set them outside in the sun to charge up before making the project, or after. Either is fine.
We used Gorilla Clear Grip Contact adhesive for this project, but E6000 is another great choice.