Making Solar Lights from Vintage Glass Lampshades

These old glass lightshades are quite easy to come by and the glass is so cool they deserve a second chance. To make your own just drill holes with a diamond drill bit (from Bunnings power tool area if in NZ), attach the chain (I used split pins) and insert some cheap solar path lights, (with the stake removed😊).  At this point I have not glued the solar lights in but probably will put just a few dots of glue on each to secure the light but also make them easy to change out.  Make sure to hang them a little way apart from each other for days when it is windy.

Tip : use spray bottle with water on the glass as you drill it helps speed things up a bit