Asked on Jun 04, 2012
Make your own Sun Jars to light up your path for just $2.50.
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Krylon Frosted Glass spray paint, solar lights and dollar store jars are all you need.
http://eclecticallyvintage.com/2012/06/diy-sun-jar/
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So I must be missing something. Are the solar panels inside the jars?
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3po3
on Jun 04, 2012
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I went to the link..am not sure what the solar lights look like before putting in the jars. But it looks like a super idea. hmmm What about rain? Do you put the lids back on? I like 'em!
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Bernice H
on Jun 05, 2012
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Those sun jars look great in that photo. I'm a big sucker for solar lights these days but it's cool to read about how to take the dollar store version and add some flare.
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Jeff C
on Jun 05, 2012
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In the link, you can see that the jars have the lids attached by wire (bought that way from the Dollar Store) - they stay closed with the solar lights (which I removed the stakes from) inside.
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Eclectically Vintage - Kelly
on Jun 05, 2012
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@EVintage...question.. suppose I dont want to paint the jars, can I put the lights on top of half marble gems in the jars? Or nestled in the marbles somehow so the marbles reflect some light? What do you think?
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Bernice H
on Jun 06, 2012
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Bernice - that would work - but you'd see the ugly black solar light during the day if you don't paint the jars.
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Eclectically Vintage - Kelly
on Jun 06, 2012
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what do the solar lights look like and where can i get them?
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Cindy Kennedy-Burns
on May 30, 2013
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@Cindy Kennedy-Burns - they are lights on a stake (I removed the stake - they unscrew) and just used the tops. I got mine at the Dollar Store - Target sells them too.
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Eclectically Vintage - Kelly
on May 30, 2013
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I found a set of 10 for $9.95 at Lakeside.com. The ones at the Dollar Store are sometimes $2 or $3 each. Of course, I bought a whole bunch more of things so I could take advantage of the Only $5 shipping. But at $1 a piece, You could get a lot of them.
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Shirley Kalinosky
on Apr 20, 2015
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Do you have to put anything in the bottom of the jar to hold the light upright? I love this idea and it looks so pretty with your galvanized planters with them.
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Pat Hayes
on Jul 10, 2015
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Bernice H
on Jul 14, 2017
Haha. This was 5 years ago...are they still working or did you have to change them over the years? Still a good idea! 😜
3po3
on Jun 04, 2012
Jeff C
on Jun 05, 2012
Eclectically Vintage - Kelly
on Jun 05, 2012
Cindy Kennedy-Burns
on May 30, 2013
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