Chic DIY Garden Lanterns

Follow along to learn how to make these fun, inexpensive and versatile lanterns for your next get together.

To make the basic lanterns pick up the following at your local hardware store: replacement glass lamp covers (electrical aisle), stainless steel clamps to fit around your jar (plumbing aisle) and stainless steel strapping (plumbing aisle). You will also need a metal cutter or strong wire cutters.

Unroll the strapping to determine your handle size and cut it to length.

Remove the handle. Loosen the clamp just a bit. Reinsert the handle. While holding it in place, screw the clamp tight with a screwdriver.