Got an old mason jar hanging around? Turn it into a pretty DIY pendant light with this video tutorial.

My favorite part of the tute below is their neat trick for punching a hole in the mason jar lid, so that you can fit the light kit through. No drill required! Check it out: Are you reading this at work, where you can’t really watch the video? Don’t worry! We won’t tell. What we’ll do instead is provide the materials list, so you can hit the store on the way home and make this simpe DIY pendant light this afternoon!

DIY Pendant Light Materials

  • large mason jar
  • light kit
  • light bulb (save some energy with a CFL or LED bulb!)
  • hammer and nails
  • pliers
  • spray paint (optional)

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