Learn how to make a mason jar light in just minutes. This quick and easy tutorial will give you a mason jar pendant light for your home.
I love mason jars. I mean deeply love mason jars. In fact, I have for many, many years – way before it was popular on Pinterest. You can see how much I profess my love for these with all of my mason jar crafts!
I have drooled and lusted for a mason jar light forever. Little did I know that I could make one in just minutes with a few simple supplies. You will be amazed at just how easy it is to make DIY mason jar lights.
Be sure to check out our ideas for mason jar kitchen lights, too! Now that I have my own light, I don’t have to drool over those images on Pinterest any longer. I can’t believe I put off this project for so long! It is one of those….why did I wait moments.
You will love how easy (and beautiful!) the end result is! You could easily use these to replace existing pendant lights or add more light wherever you need it.
How to Make Mason Jar Lights
Supplies needed to make DIY mason jar lights:
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- Jar Pendant Light Kit
- Mason jar (regular or one with bottom removed)
- Light bulb (use low wattage)
Yes, just three simple supplies. And a super simple tutorial as well. In fact, you can see just how to make a mason jar light in the video below.
Steps to make a mason jar light kit
It’s so simple! You literally just screw in the bulb and screw on your mason jar.
First, attach the light bulb to the pendant light kit. Then, attach the light kit to your mason jar and you are done!
CAUTION: I used a very low wattage bulb to prevent the jar from getting too hot. You can also get open bottom mason jars that help let the heat escape. You can even try cutting the bottoms off of the jar yourself.
If you want to add more color to a room, try colored mason jars for a different effect.
I hung my mason jar light in my craft room. I just used a hook on the ceiling to hang the pendant light.
Love DIY mason jar lights and want more ideas? Try the links below!
- Mason jar lights that you can buy
- Mason Jar Table Lamp: How to Make Your Own
- Solar Mason Jar Lights
- Fairy Lantern in a Mason Jar
- Custom Candles in a Jar Shape
Ingredients
- Jar Pendant Light Kit
- Mason jar regular or one with bottom removed
- Light bulb use low wattage
Instructions
- First, attach the light bulb to the pendant light kit.
- Then, attach the light kit to your mason jar and you are done!
I love these lights! Thank you so much for the link to the kit. I have been having a hard time finding them locally. I have been making birdcage lights but now want to try a mason jar one.
I like the concept of using the mason jar for the lighting project. Have been thinking of one so much after seeing so many of these kind of lighting projects done. Some even hang them outdoors. Thanks for sharing how this can be done. Can we color the bottle too?
I would use a permanent glass stain to color the jar and bake it according to package directions. Thanks for the comment!
This is SO pretty!
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These look awesome! Pinning to my DIY lamps and lighting board 🙂 I hooked mason jars over all of my bare bulbs in my basement, so much charm! We would love to have you at our To Grandma’s house we go link party – it starts every wednesday!
Love these little lights! Pinned to share 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing your posts with us this week at Brag About It!
What a cool idea! I’m all about an easy DIY.
Thanks for sharing!
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Love mason jar lights! Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight Party. Pinned & shared.
Mason Jar lights are one of my favorites. My husband just made me a chandelier out of mason jars and I absolutely love it. Pinned
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I love this and I need this!!! And how cool that it’s done in no time!!!
Simple but awesome diy, love it.Think, Mason Jar lights are classical DIY, but anyway looks cool!
Thanks for share.
Great idea! I love the look of this 🙂
*Maisy
What a cool idea Angie! I had no idea that there were kits out there that allow us to do this. I’ll beon the lookout for one of these next time I go shopping. Pinning!