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Turn that boring Can light into a Charming Pendant Light

Did I say charming?? I mean absolutely FABULOUS!! 
 
My wonderful can't stop staring at Mason Jar Pendant Light!
 
BEFORE......boring!

Whatcha need:
 
This is a fixture converter from Home Depot for around $10
 
And a pendant kit....Home Depot $14 or cheaper on Amazon!
This also comes in white, brush nickel and other colors. 

 I used one of my grandma's old mason jars...these can also be purchased on ebay for varies prices $.99 and up.
Or
Any other lighting fixture that you would like to use.

What to Do:
Well I didn't even try to attempt this on my own.....
it was so simple for the hubby to do in minutes and would have taken me hours 
 
Snap out the can light fixture

 
Attach converter.....
It comes with great directions and picture diagrams...
So I was able to easily see if the hubby was doing it right 
 
 
Done...Easy Peasy!

 
Now attach bracket that comes with the pendant kit

 
Adjust your length...this kit is adjustable up to 50".

Now attach your fixture!
I used a mason jar so I'll show you how I did that....
 
I gave my hubby the opportunity to use his handy dandy tool..
He measured and cut the hole for me

 
I didn't like the look of the zinc lid against the bronze fixture...
 
So.....I painted it!


 
All three people screw tightly together

 
So much better! 

 Instant added Charm!

Just add a low-energy 40 watt bulb 
and ENJOY!

This a Pottery Barn inspired pendant
 
$399.00!
 
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WhisperWood Cottage


32 comments:

  1. Red Nomad OZJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    So great to see an Australian song title above the comments box! Your light looks FAAAAABULOUS - I'm craft-challenged so will admire from afar!!

    Happy 2011 travels!!

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  2. AmandaJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    I'm so in to jars at the moment, love this idea!

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  3. {northern cottage}January 18, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    yeah - great great end result...I love the charm this brings...I was actually just shopping for a converter and hd was out...did you buy them all? next time!

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  4. LisaJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    How creative! This is such a fun idea! Love it : )

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  5. LizzieJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    That is sooo cool and soooooooooo clever! I like it very much. Do be sure to use low-energy bulbs in there, as the traditional ones get so hot. You don't want to be sitting there and get showered with glass as the mason jar overheats and explodes (remember it is sealed at the top, so no airflow like with normal light fittings!).

    But it is still a great light!

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  6. {ProtoDoom}January 18, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    How awesome! It looks really great.

    Alicia {ProtoDoom.com}

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Love it! Had no idea there were converter kits for can lights. I may have to try them.

    Jo @ SmileMonsters

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  8. ~K @ VintageSkyeJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I've seen the jar lights and REALLY admired them but they are too high priced for me. Yours is even better because of the colored glass. Great job!

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  9. Beverly {Flamingo Toes}January 18, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    This is so great Michell!! I love it. :) Great tutorial too. One of those projects that really makes me wish we owned instead of rented. ;)

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  10. Megan GunyanJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    That's awesome. I love this tutorial--I always need one! It's a great idea! Does your light shine blue? :)

    I'd love for you to join my giveaway for a vintage trinket tray going on now! http://alittleknickknack.blogspot.com/2011/01/giveaway-with-cotton-breeze.html

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  11. Jen @ EmbellishingLifeEverydayJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I love it! I hope you'll come link it up at the craft catwalk!
    http://embellishinglifeeveryday.blogspot.com/2011/01/craft-catwalk-and-features-lucky-no-13.html

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  12. ★Rebekah {All Thingz Related}★January 19, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Your mason jar light is fantastic, Michell! Way to go! Much better! Thanks so much for joining me at Anything Related!
    p.s. Sharing on the ATR facebook page!

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  13. Trisha @ The Sweet SurvivalJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    What a great transformation!

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  14. LeslieJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    What a darling idea! Can you please link this up to Hoo's got talent as well! Thanks!

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  15. Hi, I'm Suz!!January 20, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I never knew about this convertor kit!! I love jars!! Now I'm trying to figure out how I can get something like this to work in my bathroom....

    Thanks for the ideas!!!

    Hugs ~~ Suz
    inspiringcreativeness.blogspot

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  16. BeccaJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    this is great! I'll be featuring this tutorial on BCD on Jan. 27th. Thanks for linking!

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  17. Amelia@SavoryandSweetJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I love this!! I saw one on etsy that I liked but this tutorial makes it look easy.:) I think I will try to do it myself, thanks for sharing!

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  18. AllieMakes!January 20, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    WOW! You are not kidding... FABULOUS!! I want one! Thank you for the great instructions!
    Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

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  19. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}January 22, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Fabulous idea! Looks great! Thanks for linking this up as well!

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  20. kim cJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    love, love, love this. saw you at craft envy.

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  21. AllisonJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Michell--I featured you for tomorrow as a fave on the Vintage Pollyanna Tell Me Tuesday link party. ;-)

    http://vintagepollyanna.blogspot.com/

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  22. UnknownJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    That is stinkin' awesome.

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  23. jamie.January 27, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    this is great! my grandma has TONS of old mason jars sitting on shelves in her basement. maybe i'll upcycle some =)

    jamie
    www.somedreamingstate.com

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  24. HomeroadJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Love it! I have to get that light kit! Thanks for the great idea. Your site is great.
    Susan
    myhomeroad.blogspot.com

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  25. brookeFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    This is so amazing!!! Love it.

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  26. gertie @ The Old Block HouseFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Your light is gorgeous. I've been wanting to try this with some of our old jars, but haven't gotten it accomplished yet. Love this!

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  27. AmandaMarch 27, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I've put together a round up of fabulous lighting projects on Craft Gossip today and included your post. :) You can see it here
    http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/6-diy-lighting-ideas/

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  28. Sherry HicksApril 11, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    I love what you did with the mason jar, this is a wonderful idea!
    Sherry

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  29. Home LightingApril 15, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Brilliant idea! I'm not sure if there are light kits in our area though. I will ask my husband to look for one and will try to make my own :) Awesome post!

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  30. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    You do the coolest projects! I linked this one to my Mason jars post too, maybe one day I can do this pendant light too...

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  31. Vegetable Garden CookOctober 29, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial--I made a light and love it! http://www.mysuburbanhomestead.com/check-homemade-mason-jar-pendant-light/

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  32. UnknownJanuary 29, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    Love love love

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