Halloween Solar Lights

Halloween Themed Solar Outdoor Lights

1. Hollow plastic decoration of your choice. (It doesn't have to be a pumpkin. Plastic is better for letting light through, and it is usually safer.)

2. Solar stake light (I prefer the cheapest Walmart ones like these...)
Walmart #: 551425646
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Westinghouse-Turbo-Rocket-Solar-Path-Light-Black/24230342

3. Drill (any drill is fine for this weak plastic)

4. Step Drill Bit (mine was $8 on sale, you can also just use a 3/4 inch regular drill bit, but this is easier if you get a different size stake for some reason, cheap bits are fine because it's only plastic)

http://m.harborfreight.com/2-piece-titanium-nitride-coated-high-speed-steel-step-drills-96275.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided

5. Find a work area where plastic shavings can drop safely and be cleaned up easily.

Drill holes in the bottom of the pumpkin decoration. Make sure you get the same size hole as the width of the stake. A snug fit is better, but if you go to big then just put a zip tie below the decoration on the stake.

BE CAREFUL! Do not push so hard that you jab yourself with the drill bit when it pierces the plastic.

Note: If the decoration doesn't have a hole in the top or its not big enough, just cut it wider or drill it out. That's why I used pumpkins and not skulls.

Slide the decoration onto the led light stake. It should be a snug fit! If not, add a zip tie on the bottom.

You can place them in the yard or put them on the fence, or in a bucket in the window. you can even take them off the stake and place them along the window or fireplace mantle.

Note: The battery won't charge if the solar panel on top doesn't get adequate sunlight. If it stops working just set it outside in direct sunlight for a day to recharge.