DIY: Mosaic wind lights

Enhance the beauty of your garden with our homemade lanterns! This charming and simple DIY guide shows you how to create colorful eye-catchers that provide an atmospheric ambiance both during the day and at night. Let your creativity run wild and transform simple jars into artful decorations that give your garden a personal touch.

When working with VBS Outdoor Colors, you should always hold the bottle upright and shake the paint towards the nozzle in between. This prevents air inclusions that can lead to unwanted paint splatters.

Start by painting the pine square strips with acrylic paint and let them dry well. If you like, you can sharpen one end of the strips to insert them into the ground more easily later. If the edges are too rough, sand the wood for a smooth finish.

Now it's time to decorate the mason jars. With a little hot glue on each mosaic piece, you can carefully press it onto the jar. Be careful not to touch the glue with your fingers.

If you want to implement a planned design, first sketch a rectangle (about 22 x 7 cm) on paper and arrange the mosaic pieces there. This way, you can ensure that your idea looks good on the jar. Then, glue each piece step by step.

Another creative option is to cut the mosaic pieces with scissors or pliers and use the fragments for your design. Be especially careful not to injure yourself with the hot glue, as the surface of the fragments is smaller.

When the mason jars are fully decorated, paste the wooden sticks to the jars as the last step. First, put a large drop of glue on the bottom of the jar and press the stick until it adheres. Then generously apply more glue around the stick to ensure a secure hold.

Once the glue is completely hardened, your lanterns are ready for use. Simply stick them in the soil, place a light inside, and enjoy your unique garden decoration!

Have fun creating!  

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