How to Create Your Very Own Mason Jar Pendant Lighting

The first step of your DIY outdoor lighting journey is to ensure that you’re working with a clean mason jar. Thoroughly wash it using soap and water, then let it dry completely before working on it.

If you’re using an old light fixture, remove the light bulb from your light. Unscrew the socket ring and remove the sconce.

Remove the lid from your mason jar. Trace the outline of the socket ring on the lid using a permanent marker or pen. This is where you’ll drill your hole.

Next, drill a pilot hole into the center of the ring. Use tin snips to cut out the ring. (Alternatively, you could punch holes along the inside edge of the ring using a nail and hammer, then cut out the rest with tin snips.) You may need to use pliers to bend any sharp edges down and in—aluminum is very sharp, so be extra careful here.

Place the mason jar lid on the socket. Then, use the socket ring to secure the fixture.

To finish, screw in the light bulb, then screw the jar onto the lid. Make sure it’s secure before mounting it. Voila—you’ve successfully created your very own mason jar lighting.