DIY Solar Powered Pineapple Jar Upcycled Light Sconces

Hi friends, today I'm sharing such an easy peasy idea for budget-friendly solar-powered lighting for a deck, patio, or apartment balcony. Everything you need to make these adorable DIY solar pineapple jar upcycled light sconces can be found at the thrift store and dollar store.



I came up with the idea when the glass cylinder on my metal candle sconces broke. I don't throw anything away without seeing if it can be repurposed into something useful first. During a recent trip to the dollar store, I found just the inspiration I needed to turn my old candle sconces into set-and-forget solar lights for our deck.



How to repurpose candle sconces into outdoor solar jar lights for inexpensive backyard lighting to hang on a patio or fence with upcycled metal sconces and dollar store mason jar solar lights.

Repurposed Metal Candle Sconces to Solar Patio Lights

I always had problems with the LED wax candles melting in the sun so really, that broken glass did me a favor. I love how the solar lanterns add cozy lighting to the seating area of our deck. I have them hanging on the repurposed louvered door privacy screens flanking our DIY water wall on the deck.



How to repurpose candle sconces into outdoor solar jar lights for inexpensive backyard lighting to hang on a patio or fence with upcycled metal sconces and dollar store mason jar solar lights.

The cute nesting together sign hanging above the water wall is another DIY project inspired by thrift store finds.



Here's what the metal candle sconces looked like before with the missing glass cover.



Repurposed metal candle sconces into easy DIY solar-powered patio lights.

If you don't have a set of old metal candle sconces to convert into solar lights, visit your local thrift store or garage sales for upcycling potential. With a quick refresh with paint, they'll look new again.



How to repurpose candle sconces into outdoor solar jar lights for inexpensive backyard lighting to hang on a patio or fence with upcycled metal sconces and dollar store mason jar solar lights.

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This is the solar light inspiration I found at my local Dollarama (Canadian dollar store chain) but Dollar Tree may have them too. If you're unsuccessful in finding them at your local dollar store, here are some pineapple jar light options that I found on Amazon.



How to make outdoor candle sconces with dollar store glass pineapple jar solar lights.

Here's How I Did It

What says summer more than bright yellow pineapple jars! In order to make them work with my sconces the metal ring that held the glass cylinders in place needed to be whacked off. Nothing that a metal cutting disc and Dremel tool can't handle.



Next, I refreshed the metal sconces with a couple of fresh coats of black spray paint and they look new again.



How to upcycle metal candle sconces into outdoor solar jar lights.

Once the paint dried overnight I simply glued the base of the glass pineapple mason jars onto the refreshed candle holders with E6000 glue and voila, outdoor solar lighting!



Easy DIY pineapple mason jar solar light candle sconces for outdoors.

How simple and easy is that! I love how the yellow glass pairs with the black metal.



This isn't my first solar light conversion. A few years ago I turned this set of metal wall sconces into solar lights except with these, I used solar garden lights from the dollar store. So now you have two options for making DIY solar patio lights.



Thanks for stopping by the Interior Frugalista today! I hope you were inspired by this idea for making inexpensive outdoor solar patio lights.



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  1. Those pineapple sconces that are solar are fabulous for outdoors. I remember when you made the waterfall and the sign above it. Still looking so great. Enjoy that backyard retreat. We all need a little retreat of late.
    Hugs,
    Kris

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    1. Oh my goodness, Kris, I didn't even connect that the solar jars have a pineapple motif! 🤣 Asleep at the wheel on this one 😴

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  2. Such a clever idea Marie :D I bet they look gorgeous at night when they cast a warm glow over that showstopper of a water wall. One of my all time favourite projects.

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    1. Thank you, Michelle 😃 They do cast a lovely soft glow to the water wall at night. It's so nice to have the water wall running again for the summer.

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  3. You always have such fabulous ideas Marie! I love everything about this and your waterwall is gorgeous too!

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    1. Thank you Jayne, for your sweet comment and visit! I hope your week has been a good one so far.

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  4. Your backyard is just wonderful Marie. I am glad you finally get a little bit of warm weather to enjoy it. I have problem with candles melting in a large front window, or lanterns on the front of our house. What a great and achievable makeover. pinned

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    1. Yeah, I've been replacing all my wax candles with solar lights in the yard for that reason. I did the happy dance in the Dollarama aisle when I saw those pineapple solar jars. LOL Yes, I'm heading out into the backyard soon to enjoy lunch while we have sunshine. Enjoy the sunshine today too my friend. xo

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  5. These are so cute! I love ideas for solar lights. I haven't posted about it yet, but I just redid a chandelier into a solar light. Love your water wall, too. That is so neat!

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    1. Thanks! Oh I love those solar light chandeliers. Can't wait to see yours, Cynthia!

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  6. I love how those turned out! What a great idea and so warm and cozy looking. Thanks for sharing this at the TFT link party.

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    1. Thank you so much, Pam 😀 They cast a lovely soft glow at night that adds ambience to our water wall.

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  7. This is a great idea! Where did you find those adorable pineapple solar lights?

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    1. I'm glad you like them. Would you believe I found them at the dollar store! I'm pretty certain it was Dollarama if memory serves or possibly Dollar Tree.

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