How To Make Your Own Solar Lamps | Creative Solar Light Ideas | DIY Solar Lantern | Patio Decor

Lighting makes a patio so cozy and so stylish. In this video I take a box of patio lights from a big box store and make adorable patio lamps.
I create lamps with candlestick holders and a lantern from a dollar store dowel pack. You don't need woodworking skills or a fancy shop to make these lights yourself. And the projects are versatile; you can use so many different items for the base of the lamp. For the lantern, you can make so many different patterns and designs. My style is pretty simple, so I kept it to straight lines.
The candlestick lamp is a project you can do with children. And a teen could do it on their own. It's a great summer project when they start complaining that they're bored! If you don't have spray paint, just use a paint brush.
The lights cast a really nice pattern when they turn on at night. It warms up the look of your patio with out you have to turn anything on. It's a project that keeps on working after your part is done!
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CHAPTERS
00:29 ⏩ Solar Light Components
00:51 ⏩ First Solar Lantern Project
03:42 ⏩ Second Solar Lantern Project
07:42 ⏩ Completed Projects
07:58 ⏩ Final Thoughts
08:43 ⏩ Bloopers

[@y2kroxy]

Thank you Ann. I have some small heavy night stand lamps I’m going to try this with. Also I saw your wood project and see you are using a 18 gauge brad nailer for which you have to fill before you finish. As a woodworker and I recommend you try AC glue (super glue) and/or a 23 gauge pin nailer which will make your finishing preparation faster and easier.

[@HomeCulture]

Ohhh! Thank you! A totally valid reason to get a new tool! I really appreciate the tip - I'm going to look into this. Thanks so much! All the best with your projects!!

[@jamie3453]

Sweetie I hate to break it to you but you're not making solar lights. you're purchasing ugly solar lights from home depot and spending your time and money trying to make them look pretty when you should just be shopping at wayfair

[@HomeCulture]

Fair point, but these are much cheaper than Wayfair 😀 and it was fun to try!

[@ChristineLaing-p9e]

These are lovely lamps. I especially like the ones made with glass candlestick holders painted black. I'm definitely going to try making them.

[@HomeCulture]

I've used them now for two summers and they have held up great! Thank you!!!

[@annfama7814]

Great demos and detailed explanations! Always love your DIYs!!

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you, Ann! I love your encouragement - especially from such a stylish lady!

[@canuckh8106]

These are so cute Ana. And you always make it look so easy.

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you, fellow Canuck! Pretty much if I'm doing the project on my own, it's easy. When the going gets tough, I call in Ralph!!

[@OmarBahar-yo8fs]

Great idea thank you

[@HomeCulture]

Thanks! I made them last year and I'm still using them this summer and they look great.