“This is going to be very glamorous” my friend said as we started this project. We tried putting in a red light bulb, which was like going to an old pharmacy. It would also work well with an Edison light bulb. This is the simplest version, which relies on gravity to prevent the light bulb from touching the bottom of the jar. But if you want to secure the bulb to the lid, you can make the hole in the lid big enough with a drill and hole saw with metal cutting teeth (versus wood cutting teeth) and use the clamp on the bulb socket to secure the light in place.
You will need:
- 1 mason jar with lid
- Wooden block
- Hammer
- Chisel
- Pliers
- Bulb socket with extension cord
- “Edison” light bulb or another fun colored light bulb that is small enough to fit inside the jar.
To start, set the lid (minus the ring) on top of the wood block and puncture a hole right in the center.
Now that you have found the center, make a cross by hammering the blade of the chisel.
Next, use the pliers to bend the points of the metal upwards.
As you can see, the cord fits perfectly.
Combine the lid and ring and insert the plug end of the cord through the hole from underneath the lid.
Then screw in a light bulb and secure the lid around the neck of the bottle.
Plug it in and now you have a stylish mason jar lantern to set whatever mood.
