DIY: Outdoor Landscape Light Reflector
Adding light to areas of landscape without producing glare is the effect an outdoor landscape light reflector can produce. Positioning the reflector so that it lights the landscape to the effect you want can create a unique effect. Making your own landscape light reflector also gives you the ability to create the size you need, and the ability to place it at the location you want it to be. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 2-by-3-feet white foam core or cardboard
- Heavy-duty aluminum foil
- Duct tape
- Music stand
- Clamp
Instructions
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Cut a piece of foam core or cardboard in to a square or circle the size you need.
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Crumple aluminum foil and straighten it out so it has tiny creases throughout. Cover one side of the foam core or cardboard completely with the crumpled foil.
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Secure the foil to the foam core or cardboard by pulling it over the edges and taping it.
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Adjust the musician's stand to be straight and remove its top. Clip the foam core or cardboard with the clamp to the top of the stand to use as an outdoor landscape light reflector. You can also place the reflector at the location of your choice without using a musician's stand.
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Aim the reflector at a 45-degree angle toward the sun and the landscape during the day to reflect light. At night, you can aim it at a 45-degree angle toward a nearby night lamp and the landscape.
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Tips & Warnings
For a softer lighting effect, place the light reflector behind the landscape. For a stronger lighting effect, place the light reflector in front of the landscape.
Use a white sheet instead of aluminum foil to emit a softer light reflection.
