Blogger Mansfield, OH on Apr 26, 2012

Industrial Mason Jar Light

I created an industrial Mason jar light fixture for above my kitchen sink. I got these Mason jars from my husband's grandmother about 25 years ago and have used them in my kitchen ever since. I thought this was a fun way to use them. http://froufrugal.blogspot.com/2011/11/mason...

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Sharon Wheeling, IL

Great idea to make it country style jar light. Thank you for sharing. I loved it,

on Apr 28, 2012 · Like 0
Barbie P North Matewan, WV

love the idea my brain is stirring now I want a mason jar chandalier and marybe some patio lights :D

on Apr 28, 2012 · Like 0
Alethea S Springfield, OH

I asked the same question, about heat build-up, of a person who made a Mason Jar Chandelier. She said that she didn't have any trouble with it. However, I think she used chandelier bulbs. I know my chandelier bulbs get mighty hot! With these lights, I think I would punch some holes in the lid around the arm that holds the socket.

on Apr 28, 2012 · Like 1
Rebecca D Dearborn, MI

SO COOL! A great Idea Suesan. i have two blue mason jars from my MoMs house. Been using them for my cut flowers in my yard!

on Apr 28, 2012 · Like 0
Renee T Humboldt, TN

i love this idea. so creative

on Apr 28, 2012 · Like 0
Rose S Marietta, GA

I love it! Now I'll need a good electrician that can do that for me.

on Apr 28, 2012 · Like 0
April Lawrenceville, GA

What a neat idea! I wouldn't have thought of that one.

on Apr 28, 2012 · Like 0
Rebecca C Saint Joseph, MI

Love the creativity! :)

on Apr 28, 2012 · Like 0
Mark S Mather, PA

If you vented it ,it would let bugs in !!!!!its ok as metal and mason jars are not flamable and the design is spaced from everything (smartly i might add) so it can be hot all it wants and hurt nothing all the while being bug free!!!!

on Apr 28, 2012 · Like 0
Shelley B Rushville, NY

They would even look good in a bathrm I bet !

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Nancy C Middleburg, FL

Sorry, not a fan of this at all.

on Apr 28, 2012 · Like 0
Vicki T Casper, WY

Suesan are you OK with my pinning your idea on my Pinterest board? I have to share your idea with my family :)

on Apr 28, 2012 · Like 0
CGC MUSICAL ENTERPRISES, ... Springfield, VA

This is VERY clever and very chic!

on Apr 28, 2012 · Like 0
Suesan - Frou FruGal Mansfield, OH

Vicki, feel free to pin, but would you mind pinning it from my blog post so the pin links back directly to the source? Thanks! http://froufrugal.blogspot.com/2011/11/mason...

on Apr 28, 2012 · Like 1
Vicki T Casper, WY

Thanks! I sure will. I always like to ask first.

on Apr 28, 2012 · Like 0
Kelly S Bremerton, WA

That's using your resources! What an awsome idea. My husband would freak though, he's not into country or industrial or modern. I love it.

on Apr 28, 2012 · Like 0
Vernon B Nacogdoches, TX

Venting would let the light bulb last longer thats all, no biggie. And wiring is easier than you think depending on where you would tap the source, two wires, but if you need to come off a breaker panel then it can be complicated and best left to an electrician. Like me. :-)

on Apr 28, 2012 · Like 0
Suesan - Frou FruGal Mansfield, OH

Thanks for that clarification, Vernon. Since this discussion came up on venting, I had my husband touch the jars to see if they felt hot. The lights had been on for several hours and he said they felt warm but not hot.
If you think about it, many light fixtures have bulbs enclosed in the glass shade, like for fans or boob lights, with no venting. ...»

I don't know if venting extends the life of the bulb or not, but in my kitchen fans where the bulbs are exposed, I have to change light bulbs at least once a month. Go figure!

on Apr 28, 2012 · Like 0
Suesan - Frou FruGal Mansfield, OH

Also, Vernon is right. If you have to run electrical from the box, you definitely need an electrician for that! My light box was already in place so it was simply a matter of wiring the light to the wires in the box.

on Apr 28, 2012 · Like 1
Mary Alice M San Antonio, TX

HOW CUTE IS THIS???

on Apr 29, 2012 · Like 0
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cot... North Bend, OR

Love the rough industrial look!

on Apr 30, 2012 · Like 0
Marg C Middletown, NY

true Mark S...Mason jars are made to withstand heat with canning etc...so I'd say heat wouldn't be an issue :)

on May 02, 2012 · Like 0
Debi M Washington, NC

Changing light bulbs once a month???? Wow. I have bulbs that haven't been changed in 8 years. One stays on 24/7 and has been on since October 2009. Then again we use the flourescent screw in bulbs. Seriously if you are changing bulbs that often, it sounds as if you may have an electrical issue. You may need to contact an electrician. You may have a wiring problem
.

on May 03, 2012 · Like 1
Suesan - Frou FruGal Mansfield, OH

Debi, I wish I could have a light bulb last that long. We seem particularly cursed in our different homes that have bulbs that burn out frequently. Our last house was only 1.5 years old and the can lights in the kitchen blew those bulbs about every 6 weeks. It was annoying because those bulbs are not cheap!

on May 03, 2012 · Like 0
Debi M Washington, NC

Our home was built in 1918, by my grandmother's brothers. My parents had it rewired in 1970 and we upgraded the wiring in 2004 when we moved here. One day I'd love to have my kitchen rewired, lol, I can't turn on the dishwasher and micro wave at the same time. Back in the day there was no such thing as microwave and grandma was the dishwasher. Seriously I do hope you can resolve your issues with your lights.

on May 04, 2012 · Like 0

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