Paris themed solar light display

This post will include a list of necessary items to complete the project, as well as a step by step instructional on how to construct this wonderful solar powered display unit. (Photos included)


This project includes the following items-

1. An old lamp base
2. Top part of an old lamp fixture
3. Solar light top
4. Mirror disk from Michaels Craft supply store
5. A Paris themed snow globe (Small)
6. Black Spray Paint

This is the old lamp base as well as the top part of a light fixture.

This piece was spray painted black (NOT THE GLASS) to give it more of a rustic feeling.

This mirror disk bought from Michaels is what we are going to be inserting through the top of the old lamp unit to create a reflection of light when the solar light is installed.

This piece is the top of a solar light purchased from WalMart. This piece was also spray painted black in order to match the lamp fixture. (Solar light top must fit the top, and cover the hole on the top of the lamp fixture)

After installing the disk mirror (From Michaels) this is what it should look like from the top. This piece is also going to be hot glued to the bottom of the light fixture inside of the glass display. As you can see it is a mirror which will increase the amount of light that will be given off by the solar light we are going to be installing next.

This is a Snow Globe bought from a garage sale. It will be shortly installed on top of the mirrored disk with hot glue.

After installing the Paris themed globe, it should resemble something like this.

Next you are going to install the solar light top inside of the hole on the top of the light fixture. NOTE: DO NOT glue the solar light on the light fixture, as the batteries inside of the light may need replacing after a period of time.

Once the project is complete, when it get dark; it should light up, and give off extra light due to the mirror plate. Which will also light up the Paris themed snow globe inside of the light fixture, which will enhance the ability to see the Eiffel tower.

NOTE: Any snow globe or small figure can be installed in place of the snow globe.

 

This project is perfect for anyone that wants to light up their yard at night, a walk path, or to be displayed inside as decorative piece inside your home. Also can be used as a night light for a child. However you do need to make sure that the solar light top get enough light to charge through the day so it can function properly at night.

 

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