Guston, KY on Apr 10, 2012

Mason jar chandelier

I wanted a mason jar chandelier, but did not like the prices so my husband made me one for around $30. we went to a local flea market and found the actual light fixture

for $20. We had to make sure that the metal plates under the candles were big enough to hold the jars. purchased the large mouth mason jars at wal mart for $10. we then painted the light fixture, epoxied the metal rings for the jars in the plates under the candles. all toghether less than $32

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Ann C Saint Johnsbury, VT

wow thats awsome you could be in a money maker!

on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 0
Roberta H Olive Branch, MS

question for you: does the heat build up too much inside the jar from the lightbulb?

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Rene T Radcliff, KY

Roberta, I guess if you put high wattage light bulbs in their it would, u can use them chandelier bulbs

on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 0
Fannie D Dover, AR

If your bulb is too high a wattage for your fixture (jar) they will burn out frequently from over heating. A tip from an electrician friend of mine.

on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 0
Angela S Kernersville, NC

I'm guessing she drilled a hole in the metal rings the jars twist into so they could slide the hole over the candles then epoxy'd the metal ring lid down so you can twist off the jar to change the bulbs. Cool!

on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 0
Kitty S Madisonville, TN

I would love to try this.

on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 0
Donna McCrummen Bernardsville, NJ

So funny. I'm working on one of these now. But my plates are small and I need to use small jars. Love it.

on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 1
Jan O Clancy, MT

Yeppers done one too. I get lots of compliments off it!!

on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 0
Mary Alice M San Antonio, TX

That is sooooo beautiful!!! Love the idea of mason jars !!! :')

on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 0
Terri J York, PA

Way to cool!

on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 0
Rusty B Harrisburg, PA

love the chantalier and heres a candy dispenser to match it lol

on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 0
Rusty B Harrisburg, PA

mason jar candy dispencer
on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 1
Gabriel R Berwyn, IL

this is adorable. I wanted to try something like this but never got my idea off the ground. I think I will now!

on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 0
Dee W Rock Creek, OH

Love it-do most channdeliers work or is there something I should be looking for?

on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 0
Teresa D Snellville, GA

Clever!

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Kelly H Luling, TX

No worse than Mason jar wineglassess...Mason jars glued to candlesticks to make what they call "Redneck wineglasses".

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Judy V

I made one too! Got the fixture for $12 at the ReStore(Habitat for Humanity) Painted it black. Bought Mason Jars for $12. I epoxied the lids down, but they still didn't seem sturdy enough. My fixture had lacy like metal sides that came up around the edge of each jar, so I put three screws through to the jar like they usually have. I then painted #'s 1-5 on the jars.....I LOVE IT! Love yours too! @ Roberts H...I asked at the lighting store about high wattage bulbs and the man said ...»
that it would be fine...you just don't use higher wattage than is suggested on the light fixture. My light was made for the small end candlelight bulbs though.

on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 2
Alethea S Springfield, OH

How do you disperse the heat buildup from the bulbs?

on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 1
Susan B Stapleton, GA

I love everything rustic.Awesome!

on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 0
Sheri S Guston, KY

the bulbs are only 40 watt. I have yet to have a problem with heat building up.

on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 0
Sheri S Guston, KY

Dee make sure to plates under the candles are big enough to hold the size jar you want to use.

on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 0
Sheri S Guston, KY

angela s. we only used the metal twist on part of the lid, not the solid metal insert.

on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 0
Patricia W Eugene, OR

You rock! I saw this yesterday and today we went to goodwill. we found 2 chandeliers, both in perfect beautiful condition, for a grand total of 6 dollars. that will be perfect for this project. Ive been collecting mason jars for a few weeks, wherever I can find them. Today I found a large very old blue one "Perfect Mason" at the goodwill as well, .99 cents. Im going with the smaller ones for the project. My husband is excited to help, and your instructions are great! Thank you!

on Feb 22, 2013 · Like 1
Sheri S Guston, KY

patricia w thanks for the comments. just wanted to add that we also used a drill bit designed to drill glass to let any heat build up escape.

on Feb 22, 2013 · Like 0
Jena Nampa, ID

this is what I have been looking for to put in my dinning room!! I will on the hunt this weekend!!

on Mar 15, 2013 · Like 0

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