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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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 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!
This beautiful creation is in the yard of one of my friends. As you can see, this once was a stump that had a rotten center. I'm speculating that after the tree was cut down, the rot was cleaned out, leaving only the healthy exterior. Four chunks were cut away, thus forming 2 crosses connected at the arms.
Use old cans, colanders, etc. for charming planters. Simply cover with a fresh coat of spray paint and give old items a second life! Hang your planters from a shepherd's hook or from a fence. It's fun to see how a fresh coat of paint can transform an ordinary object into eye-catching yard decor.
