Glow Jars (with instructions)

I originally tried this project with my students as a Christmas decoration to put in the window.  However, I fell in love with the way they luminate the night.  Now I have them zip tied to fences, hanging from shepherd's hooks, and glowing on my front porch.

Here are the items you will need:

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Depending on how you plan to display your glow jar, you may also need:

Start by gluing only one glass pebble.  You may want to tape it in place until the glue has congealed.

On a side note: I have tried using regular super glue or hot glue.  I have found this to be a waste of time and supplies as the glass pebbles pop off in sub-freezing weather.

 

Continue to glue one at a time, waiting for the glue to congeal before adding the next one.  Glue in a ring around the bottom of the jar.

Continue adding the glass pebbles to the next row, settling each one in the "valley" of the row below.  It helps to have the jar tilted against a solid surface to keep each newly glued gem in place.

Continue gluing until you get to the top of the jar.

Cut 3 even strips of wire (about 4 inches each) and bend each into a long S shape.

Detach the solar light from the clear plastic cylinder.  Insert the end of each hook into the holes underneath the solar light.  You may want to place a drop of glue to secure each hook into place.

If you would like to hang your glow jar as a lamp, cut an 8" strip of wire and roll in each end. 

Drop the light down into the jar making sure each hook is attached to the lip of the jar.

Fit the wire handle over the mouth of the jar and secure it with a thin black zip tie.

Now your yard will have an inviting glow!