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How to Create an Outstanding Solar Globe Lamp
by
Jackie Francois
(IC: homeowner)
I found this Alum sheet while doing a project at Home Depot and turn it into these
You need: Alum sheet 12x24 or any size you want
Wrap your Alum sheet around your model( tin can) I use the 380 cup folders can as a model) mark it then use the aviation snip to cut it to size.
cut a circle to the desired size(I use the same folders can to mark the Circe then use the Aviation snip to cut it.
Add your lights inside your globe.(I decided to decorate mine using my Cricut with fern as the globe was just clear) you can do that added step if wanted but not necessary.
Once your light is in the desired position, seal the bottom with adhesive sealant( again I am using mine outside) let it dry.
Mine was damaged so I use a plastic cover. now, seal the side of your canister with sealant(make sure you use an all clear sealant)
Join your globe and your canister together. You can seal them or don,t( I seal mine together( you can also at some decorative rocks inside the canister or a reflective of some kind
I created 2. One for each side of my front door. Since they are powered by the sun, Inwill have great looking lights.
Tell me what you think.
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Published September 26th, 2015 5:31 PM
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