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Jacque & Matt @ theDIYvillage.com
Jacque & Matt @ theDIYvil... Blogger Knoxville, TN
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Electrical & Lighting Repurposing & Upcycling

Ball Jar Pendant Lights ( Mason Jar )

The former owner of our house installed 3 pendant lights kits above the kitchen island. The kits are pretty nice because instead of having to be hard wired in, they screw in just like a light bulb. So instant transformation! The only thing we didn't like about the pendant lights were the existing pendants. We looked at most of our home improvement stores in the area, but didn't find the look we wanted. So we opted to make our own. Jacque decided she wanted to convert ball jars into pendants...And gave me the responsibility of making that happen.

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    Then the Ball jar is screwed onto the lid!
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    We started out with these 3 Ball Jars. They would shortly become the light fixtures above our kitchen island!
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    Here you can see how we prepared the lid. I used a step bit to bore the hole in the center, then drilled vent holes all the way around the lid to allow the heat fro...
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    The light socket side of the pendant light kit is inserted through the center hole and a threaded collar is screwed on to hold the ball jar lid in place.
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    All 3 finished Ball Jar Pendant Lights!

To see more: http://www.thediyvillage.com/2012/02/ball-jar-pendant-light-tutorial.html

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  • Ann B Winter Park, FL
    really cool
    on Sep 26, 2012 · Like 0
  • Betty Jo G Clearlake, CA
    VERY cool idea! Just sorry that you destroyed those wonderful period lids to do it!
    on Sep 28, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jacque & Matt @ theDIYvil... Knoxville, TN
    Thanks Ann & Betty Jo!
    on Oct 13, 2012 · Like 0
  • Georgeanne I Greensboro, NC
    I'm in love with Ball jars and make lamps all the time. Just haven't combined the two projects yet. You may have pushed me over the edge and I always need electrical advice. Thanks!
    on Oct 18, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jacque & Matt @ theDIYvil... Knoxville, TN
    Georgeanne I, I'm glad to hear that we helped out! If we can be of any further help, feel free to let us know! -Matt
    on Oct 18, 2012 · Like 0
  • Georgeanne I Greensboro, NC
    Oh thank you so much. I will.
    on Oct 19, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jacque & Matt @ theDIYvil... Knoxville, TN
    Anytime!
    on Oct 23, 2012 · Like 0
  • Organized Clutter International Falls, MN
    I love this! I don't think I could talk my husband into it or I would do it in a minute.
    on Nov 05, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jacque & Matt @ theDIYvil... Knoxville, TN
    Thanks Organized Clutter keep working on him!
    on Nov 05, 2012 · Like 0
  • FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada
    Coolest light ever! I'd bet they look fantastic in the evening!
    on Nov 07, 2012 · Like 0
  • Bonnie & Trish {Uncommon ... Lexington, SC
    what a fabulous idea..looks wonderful!!
    on Nov 07, 2012 · Like 0
  • House on the Way - Leslie Lexington, KY
    So awesome!
    on Nov 07, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jacque & Matt @ theDIYvil... Knoxville, TN
    FunkyJunk Interiors - Donna Bonnie & Trish {Uncommon Designs} Leslie Stewart Thank you all so much! You've made our day!
    on Nov 07, 2012 · Like 1
  • Robin Hauser T Madison, ME
    We are renovating an old farm house. These will look wonderful in the kitchen!! Thanks for sharing this!
    on Nov 18, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jacque & Matt @ theDIYvil... Knoxville, TN
    Robin Hauser T We would love to see pictures once you've got them up! And on a side note, we are HUGE fans of farm houses, so we'd love to follow along with your renovation!
    on Nov 19, 2012 · Like 1
  • Robin Hauser T Madison, ME
    Renovation has come to a halt for the moment. We're hoping to be able to start again after the 1st of the year. Not anything to post yet although as soon as I do...Watch out! :D
    on Nov 19, 2012 · Like 1
  • Anne @ DesignDreams by An... Canada
    Adore!! Great project. Happy New Year!
    on Dec 31, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jacque & Matt @ theDIYvil... Knoxville, TN
    Thanks Anne D! The ball jars diffuse the light and add quite a bit of character to the kitchen! Happy New Year to you too! -Matt
    on Dec 31, 2012 · Like 1
  • Aj K Las Vegas, NV
    i really like u'r idea so when u say diffuse the light... does it put off enough light? I was thinking about glass cutting the bottom so the light would show thru. mmmm thx 4 the idea
    on Jan 04, 2013 · Like 0
  • Jacque & Matt @ theDIYvil... Knoxville, TN
    Aj K, They do put out a good amount of light. When I say diffused, I'm speaking in terms of the light not being too harsh. You could definitely cut the bottoms out of them if the light isn't as intense as you'd like. We've got the 3 hanging above the kitchen counter and find them to be more than sufficient!
    on Jan 04, 2013 · Like 0
  • Patricia Brining Ellenton, FL
    I Love these they will work perfect in my kitchen! Thank You for sharing!!
    on Feb 12, 2013 · Like 0
  • Diane Moore Dillwyn, VA
    I love the look of theses light. But the lids have glass inside them. So how did you remove that glass?
    on Feb 16, 2013 · Like 0
  • Jacque & Matt @ theDIYvil... Knoxville, TN
    Patricia Brining We'd love to see them when you get them up!
    on Feb 23, 2013 · Like 0
  • Jacque & Matt @ theDIYvil... Knoxville, TN
    Diane Moore, we took lid, flipped it upside down so that the inner ring faces up. We covered the glass piece with an old cloth and used a hammer to break apart the glass insert. Once that's removed, you should be able to make the necessary vent holes and the other openings you'll need! Good question!
    on Feb 23, 2013 · Like 0
  • Patricia Brining Ellenton, FL
    I will be sure to post a pic when they are done. Thanks!
    on Feb 23, 2013 · Like 0

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