If you love mason jars you’ll want to check out this Mason Jar Lamp Tutorial! This is an adorable way to showcase your collections. I personally have a deep love for seashells, so I piled some into the mason jar for this lamp. But whatever you collect, whatever your hobby, this is a great way to personalize a lamp… and it’s an easy DIY lamp project too.
Mason Jar Lamp
You only need a few items to make your own mason jar lamp.
Mason Jar Lamp Supplies: {this post contains affiliate links for your convenience}
- Mason Jar
- Drill
with a large drill bit - Lamp lighting kit
with a large drill bitYou can purchase a lamp lighting kit at your hardware store or online (click the link above).
How to Make a Mason Jar Lamp
Drill a hole in your mason jar lid that is large enough to slide the base of the light socket through it.
Slip the mason jar ring and the decorative base over the end of the socket.
Slip the mason jar lid on and follow with the washer and nut.
Attach the mason jar lid to the jar and twist on your mason jar ring.
Super easy, right!!!
This lamp is in my oldest daughter’s bedroom. I filled the base with seashells to fit in her beachy bedroom.
So many options you can do with this easy lamp tutorial.
Here’s some other great mason jar projects to check out:
I use the jars for multiple things.The most colorful thing is vintage (80 yr old) multiple colored marbles that are regular and Jumbo sizes in a clear jar. Add a shade and the light makes it very colorful. Cute anywhere. PJV
Please tell me what size mason jar you used. I tried it with a 24ounce and the shade hung to far down over it. Also what size shade did you use.
Maybe this is a dumb question.. but how does the lampshade attach?
I have a lot of small lamps you use the lightbulb after you place the shade on you screw the lightbulb in it holds the shade in place if you don’t have a small lamp you can get the small lampshade at a dollar general or any type of store similar pick one up for 5$ or less hope this helps
Buu a clip on lamp shade
I love this idea. I am going to make this for my kitchen and use either whole coffee beans or wine corks in place of the shells. Thank you.
I love this Maryann! I am sending to my mom- it would go perfectly in her coastal guest room!
Hello, thank you for sharing your tutorial. I love the idea. I found a box full of mason jars last weekend at a yard sale and I was looking for some ideas to use them for crafts. And I stumbled upon your blog. I have included a link to your page from mine. I do hope that is ok. If not please let me know I will have it removed. Thank you again for the great post!
Kind regards,
Heather
Okay, this is really cool!
🙂 Linda
This is so creative and pretty – love the shells inside! I actually featured it today on my mason jar light round-up 🙂
https://upcycledtreasures.com/2013/08/25-creative-ways-to-light-up-mason-jars/
Katie @ Upcycled Treasures
Love this idea. I can’t find the shade. Could you please send a link.
Thanks
Here you go Sandy: https://www.domestically-speaking.com/2013/02/washi-tape-lamp-shade.html
Pure awesomeness!!!!!
Yet ANOTHER reason to love Mason Jars!
Thanks so much for the tutorial, Maryann. I bought one years ago and have antique buttons in it in my craft room ~ now I can make another one and save some cash. You are so creative.
Oh my, I love this! I just got some awesome vintage jars from the flea market and this would be perfect =)
Oh that would be gorgeous Kristin!
Mason jars are like drop cloth, they can be used for so many different projects. This one is super cute, thanks for the tutorial 🙂 Hugs, Teresa
Totally agree Teresa ~ I think they can fit into any decor style.
Ah I love mason jars, lamps and shells. How did you know? 😉 Such a great project!
Thanks Steph! I can't get enough of them either!