If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to dress up your outdoor space, you’ll definitely want to make mason jar solar lights! They are so simple that even children can enjoy them.
Why this project is so cool
Most of the supplies for making your own mason jar solar lights can be found at your local dollar store. You can also buy the things you need from stores like Walmart and Target.
The fact that kids can help with these solar lights is a plus. They are really easy to put together and the only real time investment is making sure the glue is dry!
related to – You can even make indoor nightlights out of mason jars! See our Dinosaur Nightlights Plus it’s fairy and unicorn themed Nightlights.
Useful project information:
- Age Level: 7 and above
- Confusion factor: Less (although glue can be messy)
- Difficulty level: Simple
- Completion Time: Less than 10 minutes
- Cost Estimate: Less than $5.00 each
Craft supplies you will need
How to make mason jar solar lights
Here are step by step photos and instructions to help you visualize how to build this project. Please scroll down to print the instructions!
- Activate solar light Following the manufacturer’s instructions. This usually involves pulling a tab to open and activate the top.
- Remove the jar lid from the jar band. You won’t need the lids, set aside for another project.
- Glue the light inside the mason jar band using a strong adhesive such as Gorilla Glue. A solar light top will replace the original lid.
- When the glue dries, put the light cover back on and screw the band back onto the jar. This will block the sunlight inside the jar.
- If you want to add a hanger to make a lantern style solar light, wrap Craft wire Make a loop around the jar lid (under the lip) and as a handle, then attach it to the other side.
Expert tips and FAQs
- You can make lots of fun things out of canning jar lids (this is the round, flat part) since you won’t need them for this project. We have a few craft projects using them Mason Jar Crafts Section!
- Make sure you activate those lights early in the day. You can set them outside in the sun to charge before or after building a project. Either is fine.
- We used Gorilla Clear Grip Contact Adhesive For this project, however E6000 Another great choice.
- These beautiful mason jar solar lights are a fun and festive way to dress up your backyard. They’re also great for taking camping, just be sure to wrap them in packing paper or bubble wrap to protect them so the jars don’t break.
More mason jar home decor projects
What to do with all those lids
This project only uses canning bands, so here are some fun ways to use up all those leftover lids!
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Mason Jar Solar Lights
These beautiful mason jar solar lights are an easy and affordable way to decorate your backyard. They are also great for taking camping or displaying on your deck!
Makes: 3 Jar Light
supplies
- 3 Regular solar light
- 3 (16 oz) small mouth mason jars with bands
- Gorilla Clear Grip Contact Adhesive
- 26 gauge craft wire Alternately, to hang
Instructions
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Activate the solar light following the manufacturer’s instructions. This usually involves pulling a tab to open and activate the top.
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Remove the jar lid from the jar band. You won’t need the lids, but we have tons of craft projects using them!
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Glue the light inside the mason jar band. A solar light top will replace the original lid.
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When the glue dries, screw the band back onto the jar. This will block the sunlight inside the jar.
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If you want to add a hanger to make a lantern style solar light, wrap craft wire around the jar lid (under the lip) and make a loop as a handle. Attached it from the other side.
Expert tips and FAQs
- You can make lots of fun things out of canning jar lids (this is the round, flat part) since you won’t need them for this project. Check out 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 before or after building a project. Either is fine.
- We used Gorilla Clear Grip Contact Adhesive for this project, but E6000 is another great choice.
This post originally appeared here on August 19, 2020.
