DIY Mason Jar Table Lamp

Take the left-over jars from canning season and turn them into table lights.

Mason jars aren't just for canning the vegetables from your garden each winter. Use your Mason jars for a variety of home decor projects, from storing odd buttons to holding flowers as a vase. Turn a Mason jar into a lighting fixture for your table in just a few simple steps; use several for a formal occasion or just one for everyday ambiance.

Things You'll Need

• Mason jar
• Sand
• Votive candle or portable LED light

Instructions

1. Clean a Mason jar and allow it to dry completely. Remove the lid and set it aside.

2. Fill the bottom of the Mason jar with sand; either use traditional sandbox sand or use colorful sand to add to the decor. Fill the jar until approximately 1 inch of the bottom is full of sand.

3. Shake the jar gently to distribute the sand evenly in the bottom and make it level. (Omit this step if using layers of colored sand.)

4. Insert a votive candle or a small, portable LED light into the jar. Light or turn on the Mason jar light and dim the house lighting for a romantic dinner.

Tips & Warnings

• Make several lights like these and line them up out on your deck or patio for a twilight barbecue.

References

• Two Ring Studios: Enhance Your Lighting Conditions with DIY Mason Jar Lights
• Budget Wise Home: Mason Jar Decorating Ideas
• Home to Heather: Mason Jar Madness