DIY Lighting Fixture Designs For The Backyard

Transform your backyard into a magical and beautiful space where you can relax and entertain your guests. Have a few lanterns or lighting fixtures strategically positioned and the whole atmosphere will transform. We have the perfect designs for you to take a look at and choose from.

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Make a wine bottle torch

You can recycle an empty wine bottle with a form you like or an unusual color or you can spray paint one to make it look more interesting. Aside from that, you’ll also need tape, a copper top plate connector, a split ring hanger, copper coupling, a copper cap, two hex nuts, screws, wick and torch fuel.{found on designsponge}.

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You can also make lanterns.

A very simple way to do that is by using tin cans. First clean the cans and fill them with water, then put them in the freezer. Take them out and use a hammer and a nail to punch holes and to make the design you want. Put candles inside and that’s all.{found on growcreative}.

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Glass jars can also be used for making lanterns.

You’ll also need wire, votives or pillar candles and pliers. Use two pieces of wire to make the handle. Then put the candle inside and that’s about it. You can also paint the jars if you wish.{found on craftynest}.

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Hang them on fence

This is a similar project but for this one you need mini mason jars or other small containers. You can use chain or wire for the handles. Punch two holes in the lid and attach the hanger. Screw the lid on and put the candle in.{found on jennifersmentionables}.

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Cupcake lights

Want to make something cute? Then make cupcake lights for the backyard. You need cupcake tin liners and a strand of light bulbs. Cut a cross in the bottom of the liner, remove and bulb from the socket and slip the liner on.{found on cfabbridesigns}.

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Create a lampshade effect

These are candle lampshades and they’re easy to make. You need sheets of vellum, scissors, decorative bladed scissors, a glue pen, wine glasses and candles. Find a lampshade pattern you like and trace it on the vellum sheet. Cut out the shape and punch holes evenly through the shade. Then use a glue pen and wrap the vellum to form a lampshade. Set it on top of a wine glass.

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Hang a old chandelier globe in a tree

To make these hanging lights you need chain, jump rings and wire cutters. You’ll also need a globe from an old chandelier or light fixture. Attach the chain to the globe with a jump ring. Cut three pieces of chain the same size and attach them to the globe. Put a candle inside and hang it from a branch.{found on site}.

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Baskets

You can also use a clam basket to make a hanging chandelier for the backyard or garden. Pad the bottom with moss and put pillar candles inside. Then hang the basket from a tree using wire or thread.

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Buckets

Another lovely idea is to use a bucket. Fill it with water and put flowers in so they float. Also, add a floating candle in the center. The flowers will stay fresh for days and you’ll have a beautiful decoration for your garden or backyard.

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Wrap around trees

A very simple project you can try is adding sparkle to your backyard. All you have to do is wrap light bulbs around the trunks of the trees. You can use different colors, one for each tree, or the same design for all of them.

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Hang grapevine lighting balls

Make grapevine lighting balls and hang them in the trees around your house. For this project you obviously need grapevine and you can use a grapevine wreath if you don’t have any. Roll it to form balls like the ones you see here. Then wrap Christmas lights around them and hang them in the trees.{found on lynneknowlton}.

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Use beer bottles and old Christmas lights

Another project you can make which also requires Christmas lights is this one. For this project you need beer bottles. You basically put them on the ground and bury them a little so they don’t fall. Then you take Christmas lights and insert them in the bottles while also connecting the bottles.{found on site}.

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Mason jars and yarn

Make lanterns using mason jars and yarn. First clean the jars and remove the labels. Then wrap yarn around them in a pattern you like or at random. After that, place them upside down and spray paint them. Once the paint is dry, put a candle in each one and the lanterns are done.{found on theforgestyle}.

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Wire basket.

This hanging lantern is made of two wire planter baskets. You also need wire, spray paint, a light bulb, a pendant socket and garden twine. Spray paint the baskets. Then screw the bulb into the socket and place it between the two planters using wire. Use garden twine to hang the planter lamp.{found on site}.

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Tuna candle lantern.

To make these chic garden lanterns, you need a can, spray paint, a wood screw, a copper adapter, a paint stick and a glass container or a vase in a shape you like. You can also use a glass. Put a candle inside and create a romantic mood in the backyard.{found on inmyownstyle}.

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Wired candle holder

Very simple to make, these wired tea light holders are quite lovely. You can hang them in trees, on the pergola but you can also use them inside. Make them using rough wire and a pair of pliers. You can give them any shape you want. Also, you can paint the wire if you want.

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Candle stakes

Bring extra light to your yard with these candle stakes. Use a small drill to hollow out the bottom of a stack of taper candles and put them on top of craft dowels. Then insert them into the ground. It’s a very simple and affordable project.{found on asubtlerevelry}.

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Cup garland.

If you want, you can also make a garland. Use plastic or paper cups and decorate them with wrapping paper or decorative paper. Then cut a cross at the bottom of each one and insert the bulbs from the Christmas lights through.{found on heygorg}.

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Romantic lights

If you want to make something romantic, try this project. You need scissors, thread, and battery operated tea lights. Cut thread and tie it onto the base of the battery operated candles. Leave a long string so you can tie them onto branches, fences or anything else you want.{found on somethingturquoise}.

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Outdoor orbs

Another very beautiful project is this one. You can make glowing outdoor orbs using opaque glass shades and Christmas lights. Just put the light inside the orbs and place them in your garden or backyard, at the trunk of a tree or in a planter.{found on theartofdoingstuff}.

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Twine ball garlands

Also, you can make twine ball garlands. You need twine, glue, cornflour, warm water, balloons and spray paint. Blow up the balloons and hang them from a pole or something. Then make the glue mixture and let the twine absorb it. Next, wrap the twine around the balloons. Allow it to dry and pop the balloons.{found on site}.