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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. I have drooled and lusted for a mason jar light for over a year. Little did I know that I could make one in just minutes. Minutes? Yes minutes! Don’t be scared! You can do it too! You will be amazed at just how easy to is to make DIY 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)
How to Make Mason Jar Lights
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.
So simple right? You literally just screw in the bulb and screw on your mason jar. 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.
I hung my mason jar light in my craft room. I just used a hook on the ceiling to hang the pendant light.
Love this and looking for more ideas? Be sure to check out our ideas for mason jar kitchen lights! 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. If you have ever wanted a mason jar light, don’t be like me! Just do it! You will love the results and just how easy it is!
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
AnnMarie says
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.
Cindy Keller from MyGardenGifts says
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?
Angie Holden says
I would use a permanent glass stain to color the jar and bake it according to package directions. Thanks for the comment!
Jess says
This is SO pretty!
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Grandmas House DIY says
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!
Laurie says
Love these little lights! Pinned to share 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing your posts with us this week at Brag About It!
Coffee Mounds & Lipstick Clouds says
What a cool idea! I’m all about an easy DIY.
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Theresa @DearCreatives says
Love mason jar lights! Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight Party. Pinned & shared.
Robin says
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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Katrin says
I love this and I need this!!! And how cool that it’s done in no time!!!
Precise Home Builders says
Simple but awesome diy, love it.Think, Mason Jar lights are classical DIY, but anyway looks cool!
Thanks for share.
Maisy says
Great idea! I love the look of this 🙂
*Maisy
Mary-the boondocks blog says
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!