I promised back on "Cut the Cord" to have more solar lighting ideas.
It took a little searching for the right solar lights for the fixtures I had put aside to continue this project. With several completed and a few more to do later on, welcome to Cut the Cord; Part Two!
Basically all we are doing here is taking fixtures and turning them into unique solar lighting items. Using an electrical fixture, candelabra, statue, bird feeder or what ever suits your fancy, to create a solar piece.
Planter Lamp Shade
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For this one, I used a brass lamp, a metal hanging planter, spray paint and a solar light attached to the lamp with a water seal epoxy.
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Having eight solar projects here today, I'm only going to give brief descriptions and limit photos to shorten the length of this post. If you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer them.
Hanging Lamp Post
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Removing the candle and adding this crackle globe solar light inside the lantern was easy. Then I removed the bulb receptacle on the light fixture and spray painted the iron. When dry, I attached the lantern to the iron fixture.
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I had to do this one because a friend, Darlene, did a pair like this and shared it with me. She was inspired by my "Cut the Cord" post and now I'm inspired by her lamps! I fell in love with them. I just gotta show ya...
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Retro Lamp
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Wall Light
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Long Wall Light Fixture
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Sidewalk Lamp Post
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Wine Bottle Light... or stopper?
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NEVER easier! Just the top of a small solar light stuck into a wine bottle!
Ha! Maybe a new bottle topper after dinner relaxation outdoors?
What solar light ideas are you working on? I'd love to see them!
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This is so exciting! I didn't check part one yet, but will. Has HomeTalk seen these yet? They should feature you. I have to pin and share now.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue! No, I didn't post at Hometalk. Thank you so much for sharing and being so sweet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea! I would have never thought of doing that!
ReplyDeleteMy head is popping with ideas! These are such cool projects. I am in the middle of redoing my courtyard right now and adding a lamppost. What fun it would be to have a few other solar lights to add here and there. PINNING! :)
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I'm so glad you are making some too, Lorelai! It is really easy and fun to do. You're right, the ideas just run on and on. I hope you share your lights with us!
ReplyDeleteThey just keep on coming!! I think my favourites have to be the tall brass lamp and the retro lamp....very cool in very different ways!
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I added the post to Hometalk today, Sue :)
ReplyDeleteHi Catherine! Thank you :)
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I just might need to try this. I have had a very cool metal lamp cover that I want to put in my garden. Time to explore the possibilities.
ReplyDeleteI love your solar ideas. I have several lamps that this would work with. Can't wait to make some.
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These are all great ideas, I love the wine bottle, that is really clever. And Darlene's lamps are great!!! It would be nice to have these even indoors next to a window, then if there was a power failure at least you would have some light.
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These are great! You have inspired me to make some.
ReplyDeleteI just love these ideas! I love your part 1 of this post but this has just inspired me all the more! The possibilities are endless!
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These ideas are so great! I had no idea it was this easy to make something like this! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOMG! I'm so pinning this to my DIY Christmas board on Pinterest! Somebody is getting a lovely solar lamp for Christmas! Thanks for sharing these great ideas with us at the Teach Me Tuesday Linky Party!
ReplyDeleteThese are super fantastic! So creative - great ideas! Thanks so much for coming by and linking up at the #homematters Link Up Party! We hope to see you again this coming Wednesday :)
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ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea! Thank you for sharing it with us. I'm pinning it to the party board. :)
ReplyDeleteOh that sounds interesting, Michele! I hope you share it when you are finished!
ReplyDeleteYou are going to have some fun with them! Can't wait to see yours!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right... maybe tealight lamps at the window sill too! Great idea Karren!
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You may have so much fun that you could come up with a few of them! I can't wait to see yours! Thank you, Adrian :)
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Thank you for sharing, Marti! I'm so glad you stopped by!
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I love this lamp Re Do, Thaks for sharing this at my Fabulous Friday Party! Its very inspiring for me.
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This is awesome. I just found a video where you can make your own solar panels! I think I need to pin this to try it! :)
ReplyDeletewow some really great ideas! I never even thought about swapping light bulbs for a solar charging light! But now I know and I thinking thinking thinking!! Thanks for sharing this great idea with us!
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These are awesome reworkings. I can't wait for spring so I can peruse garage sales and find some old lamps. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome! I'm so glad you're making some! Can't wait to see what you do and hope you'll share them!
ReplyDeleteWhere do you get your various slot lights? I love these ideas but haven't seen many of these cool lights.
ReplyDeleteI find most at Walmart and Lowe's. I've also seen them at Aubuchon Hardware. I'm sure most hardware supply stores (ie ACE) carry them as well. I do hope you can find some too!
ReplyDeleteDumb basic question #1.
ReplyDeleteDo you HAVE to paint the lamps black to get the full solar effect? I would prefer not to paint them black. Any tips? Thanks!
Not at all a dumb question.
ReplyDeleteYou don't have to paint any of your fixtures and if you do choose to, use any color you wish! Decorate them to match or go with your outdoor theme. You can even decoupage them.
I used black as an accent color because all of my outdoor furniture is heavy wrought iron. Thank you for your interest in this project. I hope you have fun and get great results with yours! :)
Thank you SO much for your prompt reply. I am excited to do this with several antique lamps that we have and I did not want to ruin them by painting them. Great ideas, and thanks for the all the pictures, that really helps.
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ReplyDeleteThank for the ideas.. Going to make some for our indoor backroom I have a disabled son and it is hard for him to turn on some lights when he can't get to them and this way there will always be a light back there for him plus we loose power all the time and hate to have candles out in bedrooms so we use solar lights and now they will look a lot better..
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