Candle Holders to Solar Holders
4 Materials
$5
15 Minutes
Easy
I ran across these candle holders at a garage sale and I knew just what I was going to do with them - make them into solar holders! I have made a solarabra in the past and when I found these candle holders I knew they would go with it! They add such wonderful ambient lighting to our patio.
First I used Rustoleum silver spray paint I had on hand, sprayed them, and let them dry for 24 hours.
Here is what they looked like while drying.
Since I had 3 candle holders, I used 3 solar lights.
I pulled the the solar light off of each of the stems. I will need to come up with a fun project for all the solar stems I have collected - any ideas? Maybe wind chimes?
Using silicone I glued the solar light into each of the 3 candle holders.
You'll want to let the silicone dry completely before using - about 24 hours.
Here is a picture of what they will look like when they are lit up.
Last year I made a solarabra and I knew these new candle holders would go well with it.
Directions for Solarabra here: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/lights/from-candle-to-solarabra--15974686
Here they both are on my patio. We love them! They add such wonderful ambient lighting to our patio.
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What a good idea... I am gonna do that ;) thank you
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Thank you and I'd love to see pictures of yours when they're ready!
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Great Idea! I have some black iron candlesticks and a candleabra sitting in a box waiting for repurpose. All I need is the solar lights! Thanks for the idea!
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Thank you and I'm so pleased you want to make some :)
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Cool! I'm thinking motion detection flood led lights?
Since the silicone is used as the adhesive to attatch the solar lights, how do you replace the solar lights when they burn out?
Very nice! On another note...where did you get that swing? TIA