There is no candle in that jar-so how is it glowing?

To make these awesome “TOTALLY GREEN” lights you will need:

Metal Snips
Hermetically Sealing Canning Jars (regular canning jars will not work–you must have the glass top on them)
I bought the cheapest solar yard lights at Lowe’s (2 for $5)
1 can of Frosting Spray
Gorilla Glue Tape
Contact paper (optional)

I wanted stars on my jars so I drew out the shape and cut out 8 of them because I had 2 jars and I was putting one on each side. You could do the jars totally frosted and would not need to do this step.

Make sure your jars are clean. Attach the stars to each side. DO NOT SPRAY THE LID OF THE JARS, you need them clear so the light panels can absorb the sunshine. Now spray the sides of the jars. Let them dry. The frosted spray paint dries very quickly. Spray on another layer.

Once dry remove the contact paper.

Now I tool apart my lights. (Sorry I don’t have pictures for you. I took pictures ownloaded them but they are no where to be found.)

This was actually pretty easy to do. The top cap is the only part you need. I used the snips to remove the metal from the sides so I only had the light panel and the base. I snipped and cut the metal and plastic until it fit into the lid. Once it is cut enough to fit inside the lid I taped it in with the Gorilla Tape, making sure not to cover the soplar panel. You want the light beam shining Down into the jar and the solar panel will be up against the jar lid. I pulled the tab and sat it in the sun. That night it was reflecting beautifully.

When I get more jars I can do several more because I have a lot more spray paint.
This project cost me $19 (I already had some of the things on hand like contact paper and snips…)
I purchased the Frosing Spray, 2 jars, and 2 solar panels for a total of $19, making them less than $10 a piece–but in all actuality they would be much less than that because I have enough paint to do several more. The real cost would probably be more like $7.50 each.  I think I will start saving Glass candles with glass lids.  If the lid is big enough for the solar panel to fit in–it will work.  Any glass jar with a glass lid.

My 2 Solar Lights for $19

or theirs (below) for $43

I’ll take Mine!!

Sun and Moon Jar

I know this is going up early but we are enjoying a couple of days at Busch Gardens and I wanted to make sure it goes up since we will be driving back home.

I may link up to some of these parties:

MONDAY

The DIY Showoff

The Persimmon Perch

TUESDAY

Get your Craft on

2nd time around tuesday

toot your horn Tues

WEDNESDAY

Works For Me Wed

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