Here is what it looks like in use:
I didn't use the plastic diffuser with this particular light. I wanted more color for this light as I wanted to use it as more of a decorative light than someting serious. If you want a light that produces more light, I suggest you frost the entire jar or the top third of the jar and use the plastic diffuser that comes with the unit. Make sure that the diffuser isn't exposed to view by using a dremel tool to cut off the part that goes into the stake and tape off and frost at least one-third from the top. Here are some examples of what I've done before:
Here is an example of using the plastic diffuser and extended frosting next to the non-frosted floral arrangement:
As you can see, the frosted with plastic diffuser unit puts out considerably more light. All of these units will put out a good amount of light from 4-6 hours.
After you put your lights together, put them in your windows with the solar lights in the OFF position and whenever you lose power, you'll have light! Here's what they look like in my window:
The great thing about these lights are the fact that they are ALWAYS THERE AND READY for use. Also, they don't look like preps and I think they look pretty nice in my windows! LOL!
While they don't put out a lot of light, the put out ENOUGH light to raise morale or to have a minimum amount of light available in your house during any emergency! My windows are filled with these decorative, yet practical lights. I hope you found this post useful! 226