4. Matte Black Sea-Glass Mason Jar Sconces
Introduction and What This Idea Means
Sea glass is a beach house staple, but when paired with matte black metal brackets and dark hardware, it takes on an antiqued, mysterious quality. These wall sconces provide soft, ambient illumination down hallway corridors or flanking a fireplace.
How to Make It
Collect frosted green, blue, or amber sea glass jars. Secure them into custom matte black metal ring wall brackets. Insert battery-operated pillar candles or fairy lights inside each jar so the thick glass diffuses a soft, colored glow against dark-painted walls.
Tips
Group three jars of varying heights together on a wooden backing board painted in charcoal gray for a balanced gallery wall effect.
Variations and Essentials
- Variations: Use naturally tumbled sea glass pieces glued inside a wire cage frame for a more industrial look.
- Essentials: Sea glass jars, matte black wall mounting rings, battery-operated candles, wooden backing board.