Fancy Outdoor Solar Light

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  Step 1

  First, you'll need a nice looking candle holder, that can be hung. I found these for $2 at Goodwill!

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  Step 2

  Hang the candle holder from a wire outdoors, this makes it easier to get at those awkward angles.
  Spray it evenly with spray paint (any color is fine, I chose a metallic grey). Allow 10 - 15 minutes to dry, and spray a 2nd coat.

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  Spray a coat of finishing spray, allow it to dry, and apply a 2nd coat. Make sure to cover it extremely well.

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  Step 4

  Choose your decorations. I have 2 different size chains, of that same color. I'll show you how I attached it.

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  Step 5

  With a pair of needle nose pliers, open the end link of the chain, hook it through itself, and pinch it shut using the pliers.

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  Step 6

  It should look like this. I hooked this around the right holder (there are 3 holders on mine) I hooked the other end on the very left holder.

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  Step 7

  I found the center of the chain and hung it over the center holder, used a thin jump ring, and have it through both sides of the chain, keeping it in place.

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  Step 8

  I took the thinner chain, and have it draped in front of the thick chain, and I hooked the ends the same way I did the other chain.

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  Step 9

  As a last minute idea, I added a jewel to the center of the thin chain. I used a jump ring and the pliers to attach it.

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  Step 10

  You should have as many solar lights as you do candle holders. I bought these for only $1 at a dollar store ($2 for the holder, $3 for 3 lights, this project only cost me $5!). Twist and pull the light off of the stake, it comes off pretty easy. The light on the left is the one I pulled out.

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  Step 11

  Apply hot glue to the bottom of the light, and quickly put it in the candle holder. Make sure you cover it good before sticking it.

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  Step 12

  It should sit like this.

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  Step 13

  You can now hang it outside, and it should look something like this (minus the bird poop on the house).

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Ravens Trove · Wenatchee, Washington, US · 35 projects 3rd June 2013

Total LOVE!

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Corvii · 1 project 28th May 2013

This is a great idea.

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Maladignia · Amersfoort, Utrecht, NL · 87 projects 18th June 2012

Ooh, I should've thought of that for my pimped chandelier I have in my garden. I put candles on it but I don't think I'll ever light them...

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