How to Make a Paper-Cut Mason Jar LED Light

Total Time: 1 hour

Yield: 1 light

Supplies:

• mason jar
• black construction paper
• scissors
• pencil
• X-acto knife
• wax paper
• LED lights

Steps:

1. Measure your black paper against the jar to see how high it should be cut. Allow 1 inch in excess so we can cover the bottom of the jar nicely.

2. Roll the black paper into a tube and place in the jar. Mark where it will need to be cut so it's just a couple millimeters in overlap.

3. Cut to size, then fold up the excess 1 inch upwards. This 1 inch of paper will not be drawn on nor cut with design.

4. Use your pencil to draw your design of choice onto the black paper. I went with random wave shapes.

5. Use your X-acto knife to carefully cut out the shapes you drew. Make sure you have something between your paper and your work surface. I used an old pamphlet.

6. Carefully cut out any fuzzy/rough bits from the edges.

7. Take the excess 1 inch fold of the paper and cut little notches into it. These will overlap when you roll the paper and create a nice base for the bottom.

8. Cut out a piece of wax paper the same size as your design segment. Lay it on the design.

9. Roll the 2 pieces of paper into a tube and stuff into the jar. Turn on your LED lights, place inside, and screw the lid onto the jar.