Top 15 DIY Solar Lights Ideas [Easy To Make]

Are you looking to brighten up your outdoor space in an eco-friendly and stylish way? Solar lights are the perfect solution! 

In this article, I’ll share 15 creative DIY solar light ideas that are not only easy to make but also add a magical touch to your garden or patio. 

Let’s get started and transform your outdoor area into a charming, illuminated haven!

DIY Solar Lights Ideas

Here are the best 15 DIY solar light ideas that you can try to make your garden & backyard look awesome.

1. Mason Jar Solar Lights

To make solar-powered mason jar lights, take off the solar light top from its stake. Then, put glue around the rim of the mason jar lid.

Attach the solar light top to the lid and let it dry. Then, fill the mason jar with decorative stones.

After that, screw the lid with the solar light top onto the mason jar and wrap rope around the top of the jar to give it a rustic look.

2. Wine Bottle Solar Lights

To create beautiful solar-powered wine bottle lights, you will need some empty wine bottles, string lights, solar light tops, a drill, and a glass cutting bit.

Begin by cleaning and drying the wine bottles thoroughly. Then, use the glass cutting bit to drill a small hole near the bottom of each bottle.

Carefully insert the string lights into the bottle through this hole and attach the solar light tops to the mouth of each bottle.

You can now place these decorated bottles in any location you desire to illuminate your space beautifully.

3. Tin Can Lanterns

To create beautiful outdoor lanterns, clean and dry the tin cans. Then, use the nail and hammer to make decorative patterns on the cans.

Now, paint the cans in your favorite colors and let them dry. After they are dry, place a solar tea light inside each can.

Arrange these colorful lanterns in your outdoor space to enjoy their glow.

4. Solar Light Planters

To create a beautiful and functional garden display, you’ll need small planters, potting soil, plants, solar lights, and gravel.

Start by filling each planter with a layer of gravel for drainage. Then, add potting soil and plant your chosen greenery.

Now, insert a solar light stake into the soil in each planter and place the planters in a sunny spot to allow the solar lights to charge.

5. Hanging Solar Light Jars

To create your solar lanterns, take the solar light tops off their stakes, apply glue to the rims of the jar lids, and attach the solar light tops.

Then, wrap the wire around the neck of each jar to make a handle. After that, attach hooks to a wall or a tree branch and hang the jars from the hooks.

6. Solar Light Pathway

To light up a path in your garden, pick a pathway in your garden that you want to illuminate. Then, push the garden stakes into the ground along the path.

Now, attach the solar lights to the stakes and make sure the solar panels are placed where they can get the most sunlight.

This will ensure your pathway stays bright and welcoming.

7. Solar Chandelier

To create a beautiful, solar-powered chandelier, clean the old chandelier thoroughly and then spray paint it in the color of your choice.

Now, remove the old bulbs and replace them with solar light tops. Use the wire and pliers to securely attach the solar lights.

Hang your newly crafted solar chandelier in a sunny spot where it can gather sunlight during the day.

8. Solar Light Fence Posts

Start by cleaning the tops of the fence posts thoroughly. Then, apply glue to the base of the solar light caps.

Now, attach the solar light caps to the fence posts and make sure they are secure. Lastly, allow the glue to dry completely, and let the solar lights charge.

9. Bamboo Solar Lights

To create your bamboo garden lights, you‘ll need bamboo poles, solar light tops, a saw, and glue.

Now, cut the bamboo poles to the length you want and take off the stakes from the solar light tops.

Then, apply glue to the top of the bamboo poles and attach the solar light tops to the bamboo poles. Finally, place the bamboo lights in your garden.

10. Solar Light Flower Pots

To create a beautiful flower display, fill each flower pot with a layer of decorative stones.

Now, add potting soil and plant your chosen flowers. Then, insert a solar light into the soil in each pot. Finally, place the pots in a sunny location.

11. Solar Light Umbrella

To create a cozy outdoor lighting setup, you will need an outdoor umbrella, solar string lights, and zip ties.

Once you gathered, open the outdoor umbrella and drape the solar string lights around the umbrella’s ribs.

Then, use zip ties to hold the lights securely in place and make sure the solar panel is positioned to receive sunlight.

12. Driftwood Solar Lights

Gather the driftwood, solar lights, a drill, and glue. Start by cleaning the driftwood pieces thoroughly.

Then, use the drill to make holes in the driftwood, ensuring they are the right size for the solar lights.

Then, apply glue to the base of each solar light and insert them into the drilled holes.

Finally, place your new driftwood lights in the garden to enjoy their soft, enchanting glow.

13. Solar Light Wall Art

To create a beautiful light display for your outdoor wall, use the staple gun to attach the chicken wire securely to the wooden frame.

Then, weave the solar fairy lights through the chicken wire, creating the desired pattern.

Now, ensure the solar panel is placed in a sunny spot to charge properly, hang the frame on your chosen outdoor wall, and enjoy your dazzling creation.

14. Solar Light Garden Stakes

To create your solar garden lights, you’ll need metal garden stakes, solar light tops, and glue.

Start by removing the solar light tops from their original stakes. Then, apply some glue to the top of the metal garden stakes.

Then, attach the solar light tops to these stakes and place the stakes in your garden to enjoy beautifully lit pathways.

15. Solar Light Watering Can

To start this exciting project, drill small holes into the spout of the watering can.

Then, carefully insert the string lights through these holes. Use the glue to secure the lights in place, ensuring they stay put.

Now, position the solar panel where it can receive plenty of sunlight.