Upcycled Light

By RYOBI Nation

SKILL
intermediate

Use materials you have around the house to build a stylish and sustainable light!

Tools

  • 18V ONE+ HP Compact Brushless Cut-Off Tool
  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver

Accessories

  • 1.18" Carbon Hole Saw Set (5 PC.)
  • 22 PC. TITANIUM DRILL BIT SET

Materials

  • Glass Mason Jars
  • Lamp Wire
  • Light Bulbs
  • Metal Chain
  • Quick Link Carabiners
  • Screw Eye Hooks
  • Wooden Wagon Wheel

Steps

Step 1

Firmly clamp down the lid of a mason jar and drill a hole with a hole saw. Ensure the hole size matches the lightbulb receptacles on the lamp wire. Repeat for as many lights as you plan to have on the finished light.

Tools

Drill

Materials

Mason Jars Lamp Wire

Step 2

Secure the lids of the jars to the lightbulb receptacles on the lamp wire.

Materials

Lamp Wire

Step 3

Pre-drill holes in the top of the wagon wheel for the eye screws. Screw in screws by hand.

Tools

Drill

Materials

Wagon Wheel Eye Screws

Step 4

Trim chain to desired length. You will need three shorter chains to connect from the wheel to the main hanging chain, which is used to hang the light from the ceiling. Attach to eye screws and main hanging chain using quick link carabiners.

Tools

Cut Off Saw

Materials

Metal Chain Quick Link Carabiners

Step 5

Weave the lamp wire into the chain securely and wrap the ends around the wheel spokes so the lights will hang down at different lengths. Screw in lightbulbs and screw in mason jars around the lightbulbs.

Materials

Lamp Wire Metal Chain Mason Jars Lightbulbs

Step 6

Hang light from ceiling. Ensure safe practices when working with electricity – always consult a professional.