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Outdoor pendant lights

DIY project from NZ Gardener magazine

These quick and easy hanging lights are a great way to brighten up your outdoor spaces.

How to make outdoor pendant lights

You will need

Materials (for one pendant):

  • 2.7 linear metres (lm) of exterior timber or soft wood measuring 25mm x 25mm
  • Sandpaper
  • PVA glue
  • 25mm brad pins or screws
  • Resene Woodsman penetrating oil stain for exterior use or exterior paint
  • Hook and wire for hanging

Tools:

  • Measure tape and pencil
  • Table saw or skill saw
  • Drop saw
  • Brad gun
  • Paintbrushes

Health & safety:

When using power tools, use goggles and ear defenders, and ensure all jewellery is tucked away, hair tied back and don't wear loose clothing that may get tangled. Remember to always wash your hands thoroughly after handling treated timber.

Cut list:

  • 1 piece at 450mm for the central column
  • 4 pieces at 350mm with 60-degree cut at one end
  • 4 pieces at 200mm with 30-degree cut at one end

These sizes can be adjusted to suit the scale of your garden space.

Cost: $15 for materials, excluding Resene products and solar lights.

Top tip: Add a splash of cheerful colour to your garden furniture with Resene Lumbersider and enjoy the colour of spring flowers all year round.

Instructions

Learn how to make outdoor pendant lights for your garden:

Outdoor pendant lights - Step 1 Step 1
Cut the timber into 25mm x 25mm strips.


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Cut the timber to the size and angles required. Use to sandpaper to remove any sharp edges if necessary.


Outdoor pendant lights - Step 3 Step 3
Glue the ends of the timbers which will be pinned together.


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Glue the ends of the timbers which will be pinned together.


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Line up the angled timbers and pin on to the central column.


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Screw the hook into the top of the central column.


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Stain or paint with Resene exterior stain or paint.


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Once the pendant is dry, wrap with outdoor solar lights and hang.

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Enjoy your outdoor pendant lights

Project by: Jane Horne

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