diy solar address numbers - solar powered street lights

My daughter and son. in-
The law lives in this country because it loves animals.
No, horses are not pets at home. meet Wrangler;
While I was in the house, he pushed the door open and walked straight in.
I called my daughter outside and told her he was at home.
In the meantime, I picked up the camera and took these pictures.
When I go to visit them, it's always hard for me to find their private path in the dark, on my way home from town.
When I try to find the closed place, I don't like the way people get to the end of the door on the country road.
I want to feel safe and confident that I can know where to close in advance;
So I don't have to drive a little slower and make the car behind me impatient and careless when I pass.
I bought these solar lights and was ready to make a container into a solar address project.
Unfortunately, I didn't have enough time to do it when I visited.
I made this for my son. in-law (
Because he's awesome! )
When I visited.
I was inspired to start because of the game at instructures.
I think it would be interesting to share my original ideas.
It wasn't until I tried to do one that I knew if my idea really worked.
After doing this, I'm glad it worked really well!
The project is cheap, fast, simple and practical.
Next I will show you how I made this.
Let's start.
I have no experience in drawing numbers on plastic.
When I first drew the numbers, I didn't stick the edges well;
Resulting in poor paint work.
I also used enamel paint that was not attached to the surface.
I removed the paint with alcohol and cotton pads ,(
I did it shortly after the paint was dry)
I polish the surface with alcohol.
I purchased Krylon paint that did not require primer or sandpaper.
I didn't have a small enough paint brush to paint, so I sprayed some paint in the plastic container and used q-Tips like brushes.
I don't have much experience using glue on plastic, so I used waterproof calking.
I don't know how it will protect the lights over time.
When selecting an adhesive, select an adhesive that allows you to reuse
Move the lights again
Place later.
One more thing to consider.
I am also not familiar with the expected life of the plastic laundry soap container, but I think it will last for at least a year.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
It will be in the sun because of the light.
I chose not to draw the kettle because I liked the bright green and black numbers, but painting the kettle might extend its use.
This project can be done with glass or other materials.
I didn't use the glass because it would require a more sophisticated approach to attach the glass to a bracket, wall, or post.
I would like to make a simple glowing address light that anyone can make with house material that is normally discarded.
I do not recommend using cardboard as a template if you are going to spray paint.
A person can use a dark kettle, cut the numbers in the plastic kettle, and let the light filter out the numbers cut to get a different look.
This is what I use: 1 gallon plastic laundry detergent juggling light black paint from several solar yards for plastic, without sanding or triggering a small newspaper paint brush or painting sticky on both sides.
Special tools for fine grade sandpaper: optional drill bits and drill bits. This is used to make a hole and have the solar light bulb pass through a hot gun or some type of label remover.
This kettle has a label that is hard to remove and I know that before I start my project I want to test the kettle to see how the lights work;
So I charge the lights first.
Clean and dry the plastic tank and peel off the label using a hot gun.
Gently polish the painted area with sand.
I polished it because I wanted to make sure the paint would stick together after the first failure.
Draw the numbers on the paper and cut them out.
My husband uses chart paper.
I folded the back of the number with magic tape, so both sides were sticky.
The second time I stuck the numbers with tape;
For better application, I make sure the paper is flat on the kettle.
Draw numbers on the kettle using a paint brush or lightly spray and let it dry for 15 minutes
Apply the coating with the second and allow for full drying.
Remove paper and patch errors with alcohol and Q-tips.
I tried different ways to see where I want to stick the lights.
I thought the kettle spout looked cool so I left as it was.
I add another hole by drilling one and use the other end of the kettle to light up the other hole.
I just figured out a better way to connect the lights to the container.
I would drill a hole in the top of the lid and stick the light to the lid instead of the edge.
This will provide it with a wider surface to attach the lamp, and can easily remove the lamp by throwing away the lid, replacing it with another cover, and sticking the new lamp to it.
Drill a hole and let the solar bulb enter the kettle.
Polish the area to be glued with sand.
Stick the lights together.
Turn off the lights and enjoy your work!
This project is very interesting.
When my child receives this letter in the mail, I can't wait to hear from them.
I know it will protect them and everyone who comes to see them, which is the most important thing for me.
It will make a nice decoration for the road.
I'm sure someone will like the lights like this.
You can put a kettle in the view, in the porch, or make a smaller kettle for the front door.
Horse owners can make a smaller version to protect them and their pets while walking or riding after dark.
This is a good project.
Save money and resources.
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