Solar Star Lanterns

Solar Star Lanterns

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Set Of 3 Solar Lighted Christmas Balls
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  • Festive Solar Star Lanterns Create A Spectacular Display Great For Weddings, Holidays, Parties And More! Plow & Hearth Exclusive

    Add a star-studded festival of lights to your landscape with our Solar Star Lanterns with star-shaped LED lights.

    You'll love the instant charm and ease of use of our Solar Star Lanterns. Just hang them in a tree in the sun (full sun is best) and the built-in solar panel catches rays that keep them lit after dusk.

    Each versatile Solar Star Lanterns can be shaped as a ball or column. They look great hanging in multiples from a tree, placed on the ground, lining a walkway or highlighting any outdoor decor.

    The Small Solar Star Lantern has 45 lights; Large Solar Star Lanterns has 72. The Set includes 2 small and 1 large Solar Star Lanterns.

    Light output and duration are dependent upon factors including weather conditions and placement. Place in south-facing location or in direct sunlight for maximum display.

    We were so inspired by the yearly neighborhood Christmas Ball display in Greensboro, NC, that we decided to design our own easy-to-use, cord-free solar version that can be used and enjoyed any time of year. And, as part of our Campaign To Reforest America, for each one sold, a tree will be planted by the National Forest Foundation.

    • Solar-lighted star-studded lantern decorations
    • Decorative solar star lanterns with star-shaped LEDs
    • Supports our Campaign To Reforest America - for each one sold, a tree will be planted by the National Forest Foundation
    • Sunlight charges the built-in solar panel for a lighted nighttime display (direct sunlight is best)
    • Versatile design: use as ball or column shape
    • Small Solar Star Lanterns has 45 lights; Large Solar Star Lanterns has 72 lights

    Size
    Small 13-1/2" dia. x 16"H
    Large 18" dia. x 22-1/2"H

    Save $19.90 on the set!

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    3.9

    (based on 39 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (19)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (6)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (4)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (10)

    • 1 Stars

       

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    69%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Pretty (3)
    • Very pretty (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No (11)

        Most Liked Positive Review

         

        Outdoor lighted xmas balls, no cords!

        Much more convenient than hanging electric lights that require cords in trees. I have seen the beautiful tree lit streets in Greensboro. During the day, all the wires look messy. These Christmas Balls ...Read complete review

        Much more convenient than hanging electric lights that require cords in trees. I have seen the beautiful tree lit streets in Greensboro. During the day, all the wires look messy. These Christmas Balls provide several hours of light without all the electricity use and without the need to worry about extension cords. Beautiful way to decorate trees.

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        Most Liked Negative Review

         

        Not made for winter

        Very pretty. Work well in warm areas, NOT in cold. We tested them indoors and they lasted all night. Outside with lows in the 40's lasted less than 2 hours. In South...Read complete review

        Very pretty. Work well in warm areas, NOT in cold. We tested them indoors and they lasted all night. Outside with lows in the 40's lasted less than 2 hours. In South Dakota, that is not even cold yet. Take these out of your winter catalog.

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        5.0

        Very Pretty

        By Traveler_KL

        from Saratoga Springs, NY

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to use
        • Nice and bright
        • Very pretty

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Outside decoration

          I have this product in the large and the small and I have them hanging on shepards hooks. They are very pretty and add such light to the yard. I am very pleased with this product.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No
           
          5.0

          Stars

          By Chris the Crafter.

          from Valparaiso, IN

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Different
          • Pretty

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Center piece
            • garden decoration
            • Inside Gazebo

            Everything about it is great, size, color, style, doesn't use electricity so can be used anywhere outside.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • Yes
             
            5.0

            Large solar Star Lantern

            By Rosebud

            from Stratford, Connecticut

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  It turns itself on at night. The light is very strong. It even comes on after a full day of rain at night .Very beautiful. I bought one for a friend for Christmas.

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No
                   
                  5.0

                  Be sure to turn them on!

                  By cherylp

                  from Midland,TX

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                        I'm so glad we got these. I thought they didn't work until I realized they DO have an ON/OFF switch! I see other comments that they don't stay lit up very long. It all depends on how much sun they get. I left them on the ground in full sun all day and they stayed lit for 7-8 hours! Then yesterday it has been cloudy and now I just leave them in the tree so of course did not stay lit very long. They work perfectly and really add some charm to the yard! Not just for Christmas!

                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No
                         
                        2.0

                        Doesn't last long

                        By Beach Gardener

                        from Onancock, VA

                        Pros

                          Cons

                          • Battery does not last
                          • Worked Great At First
                          • Would never buy again

                          Best Uses

                            Loved it at first but the battery does not last long & water gets into the battery area. Only stays ligt 2 or 3 hours even with direct sun during the day.

                            • Was this a gift?:
                            • No
                             
                            5.0

                            What an ingenious idea.

                            By B Lou

                            from Butte Montana

                            Pros

                            • Solar Powered

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                                Two years ago I hung three globes on a small tree in our front yard. I like the fact that the lights are solar powered. Also,they are very stable and sturdy in the wind, because of their open design. They have added beauty and elegance in the summer and winter, depending on the amount of sunlight. So far, the metal "shell" has weathered well.

                                • Was this a gift?:
                                • No

                                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                5.0

                                A beautiful addition to our yard!

                                By amb

                                from Tewksbury, MA

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Bright
                                • Pretty
                                • Sparkles

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                    We have this lantern hanging in an archway in our fence. It looks so pretty, and it stays lit all night after a sunny day.

                                    • Was this a gift?:
                                    • No

                                    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                     
                                    5.0

                                    Solar Star Lantern

                                    By Jerry

                                    from San Diego, CA

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Charges quickly
                                    • Easy Set Up
                                    • SATISFIED WITH PURCHASE
                                    • Very Brightwhen Lit

                                    Cons

                                    • none

                                    Best Uses

                                    • On Patio Over Table
                                    • Provides Light

                                    Very satisfied.
                                    When lit, it provides ample light.

                                    • Was this a gift?:
                                    • No

                                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                     
                                    5.0

                                    AMAZING

                                    By Lyn

                                    from Fountain Hills, AZ

                                    Pros

                                    • Well Made

                                    Cons

                                    • none

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Around the pool

                                    Received 2 large solar star lights today. They are amazingly easy to set up and after only about 3 hrs in the sun, both lit up at dusk. It is now 6 hrs later, and they are both still glowing outside around the pool. LOVE THEM. I may just order a few more for front of house. Beautifully made.

                                    • Was this a gift?:
                                    • No

                                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                     
                                    4.0

                                    Have patience

                                    By rye bread

                                    from MT

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Recharges itself

                                    Cons

                                    • slow to start

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Hanging In My Tree

                                    Initially I had this in my front yard but it received too much light from the street light and it did not stay lit very long. Now that we are having longer days and I have moved it to my backyard where it does not receive light from the street it stays lit longer. I have received positive comments from visitors. I ordered one for a gift now.

                                    • Was this a gift?:
                                    • No

                                    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                     
                                    5.0

                                    Like them!

                                    By Lynda

                                    from Sonoma, CA

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Very pretty

                                    Cons

                                    • Not Round Enough

                                    Best Uses

                                      Love how these lights look on my patio. I've only used them for one night but like them alot. The only little thing is that they could use a more rounded bottom with one more row of lights.

                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                      • No

                                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                       
                                      5.0

                                      Awesome!

                                      By Dana

                                      from North Chatham, MA

                                      Pros

                                      • Cool Easy Construction
                                      • Lights all night
                                      • luminous

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Hang Wherever You Want
                                        • Use All Seasons

                                        I ordered a small lantern "just to see." I will now be ordering a set for myself, my mother, and my sister. We took it out of the box and were fascinated by its construction. I hung it on the porch, instead of a spring flower basket. It stayed luminous from sundown to sunrise and gave the porch a wondrous light. We are going to hang them from shepherd's hooks all over our patios. Don't wait to use these "just for Christmas." They will be marvelous all year for light and decorating without that electric bill!

                                        • Was this a gift?:
                                        • No

                                        (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

                                         
                                        5.0

                                        Great Product!

                                        By Modesty

                                        from IL

                                        Pros

                                        • Easy to set up and use
                                        • Lights up well
                                        • Looks great

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Front And Back Deck
                                          • Works Great In The Yard

                                          This is a really great product. As soon as they arrived I opened them and set them up in the sun. That night I walked out to see how they worked and they were awesome! They lit up the entire area around them. I have received several compliments about how nice they look, how detailed the stars are, etc.

                                          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                           
                                          4.0

                                          Great Look

                                          By Cloudy in Ohio

                                          from Westerville, OH

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Festive
                                          • No electricity required

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Great Tree Decoration

                                            We love the way the lights look hanging in our tree. Living in Ohio, we knew that the lack of sunlight would have an impact on the lights actually lighting up at night. So, I put red ribbons on the handle of the lanterns and regardless of the sunlight, we still have a festive looking tree day and night.

                                            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                             
                                            2.0

                                            LED Christmas balls

                                            By Janet

                                            from Rhode Island

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Pretty When Lit And Worki

                                            Cons

                                            • Awful

                                            Best Uses

                                              The on/off switch was difficult to determine if it was on or off. I followed these simple directions but it seemed difficult to get it working. Left it out in the daylight but it really didn't light! I'm sending them all back.

                                              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                               
                                              4.0

                                              Bright lights came thru branches

                                              By Red Sox girl

                                              from Temple Terrace Fl

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Already Assembled Nice
                                              • Impressive Lights

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                  Once I figured out where to put the ornaments to get sun during day and lighting in the trees, it was a good fit.

                                                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                                   
                                                  5.0

                                                  So Pretty!

                                                  By karen

                                                  from Phoenix, AZ

                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                  These lights are so pretty and they work super well. They stay lit from sundown to about 1:30 am. I'm very pleased with the construction and ease of use also. They will be easy to store after the holidays! Great purchase.

                                                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                                   
                                                  2.0

                                                  Don't stay lit long

                                                  By Sharon A.

                                                  from Odenton, MD

                                                  Verified Reviewer

                                                  We have these hung out on a Dogwood tree in the front yard where they receive plenty of direct sunlight. They only stay lit for about 3 hours each evening. I was really disappointed because they are pretty when lit.

                                                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                                   
                                                  2.0

                                                  Not what I expected

                                                  By Carolyn

                                                  from Monroe, NJ

                                                  Verified Reviewer

                                                  These are really pretty but even when they are in full sun all day, the longest they have stayed lit at night is four hours. I tried moving them to different locations, but that's the longest they are lit. I have other solar lights that stay lighted all night and expected these to also. I think this should have been in the description.

                                                  (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                                                   
                                                  4.0

                                                  Beautiful at night

                                                  By Celest

                                                  from Granada Hills

                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                  I ordered both the large and small sizes of these solar lights. We had to fiddle a bit with the solar charger .. we had to pull it out of the holder at the top of the lanterns and tilt them. It wasn't a matter of getting enough light ... I live in sunny southern California and they got plenty of light. It just seemed that the wiring was kinked or something when the solar panels were in their original position. We discovered that if we pulled them out a bit and tilted them towards the sun they work perfectly now.

                                                  Once we got them working - they look beautful. I have other solar lighting out on my patio. These were a wonderful addition. Together it makes my patio look very magical.

                                                  (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                                                   
                                                  3.0

                                                  Must have sun!

                                                  By Airy

                                                  from Twinsburg, Ohio

                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                  Pros

                                                  • Look Decorative Hanging I
                                                  • Nice sizes

                                                  Cons

                                                  • Must Have Sun
                                                  • No Sun Means No Lights

                                                  Best Uses

                                                  • Outside decorations

                                                  I couldn't wait to add the festive lightsed balls to the naked tree next to the front of my house, and was so happy that electricity was not needed. Unfortunately I don't have an electric outlet outside, in the front of the house. Unfortunately, there has not been any sunshine lately, and because these are solar lights, that means they are NOT illuminated. They still look nice during the day hanging in the tree, but it defeats the whole purpose for me in having "lights" that didn't need electricity!

                                                  (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                                                   
                                                  3.0

                                                  Very pretty, but difficult to set up.

                                                  By GW

                                                  from Connecticut

                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                  Pros

                                                  • Very pretty

                                                  Cons

                                                  • Onoff switch difficult

                                                  Best Uses

                                                    some came with the batteries already installed, some not. Had to take apart to determine. Then the on/off switch very difficult to determine when off or on. Luckily, they all came on after charging.

                                                    (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

                                                     
                                                    2.0

                                                    Not made for winter

                                                    By Kris

                                                    from Spearfish, South Dakota

                                                    Verified Buyer

                                                    Very pretty. Work well in warm areas, NOT in cold. We tested them indoors and they lasted all night. Outside with lows in the 40's lasted less than 2 hours. In South Dakota, that is not even cold yet. Take these out of your winter catalog.

                                                    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                                                     
                                                    4.0

                                                    At first disappointing

                                                    By Joan

                                                    from Chesapeake, VA

                                                    Verified Reviewer

                                                    Pros

                                                    • Easy to use
                                                    • No Stringscords Needed
                                                    • No Timers Needed
                                                    • Very Pretty Display

                                                    Cons

                                                    • Had to replace batteries
                                                    • Returned A Dud

                                                    Best Uses

                                                    • hanging on front porch
                                                    • In trees

                                                    Now that we have the rechargeable batteries replaced, they work wonderfully as we had hoped they would. At first we returned the large one as it did not light up at all. The two smaller ones didn't last very long. Finally we figured out it could be the batteries.

                                                    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                                                     
                                                    5.0

                                                    Worth Every Penny -- bought 2 more sets

                                                    By vmcdevitt

                                                    from Raleigh, NC

                                                    Verified Reviewer

                                                    Pros

                                                    • Charge In Very Short Time
                                                    • Large
                                                    • Very bright

                                                    Cons

                                                      Best Uses

                                                      • Hang On Trees Around Yard

                                                      So nice not to have to run extension cords way out in the yard. Just hang these on branches anywhere in the yard and they look awesome!

                                                      (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                                                       
                                                      2.0

                                                      Disappointing

                                                      By Ann1622

                                                      from Crozet, VA

                                                      Unimpressive-cheap construct and unreliable lighting -do not recommend

                                                      (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                                                       
                                                      2.0

                                                      Would not purchase again

                                                      By Cherry Tree

                                                      from Maine

                                                      Verified Buyer

                                                      We found that they need to hang absolutly flat to light up. Even on a cloudless day the longest they have stayed on is 3 hours. We are very disappointed with this product.

                                                      (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                                                       
                                                      2.0

                                                      Light goes out fast

                                                      By Mandy

                                                      from Boston, MA

                                                      Verified Reviewer

                                                      These lights are a wonderful idea, however they do not stay lit for long. No lights after cloudy days either. The sun sets here around 4:30 and by 8 they are no longer lit. My children are sad.

                                                      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                                       
                                                      2.0

                                                      Lighting too harsh and "cold"

                                                      By Senior citizen who love holidays

                                                      from Hopedale, MA

                                                      Verified Buyer

                                                      Pros

                                                      • Bright Blue-ish-white

                                                      Cons

                                                      • Lighting Too Harsh

                                                      Best Uses

                                                        I planned to use these in my yard, hanging on a tree, but the lighting was too harsh and did not compliment other holiday lights on my property.

                                                        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                                         
                                                        4.0

                                                        Love the idea!

                                                        By Linda

                                                        from Syracuse, NY

                                                        Verified Buyer

                                                        Pros

                                                        • The Lanterns Look Awesome

                                                        Cons

                                                          Best Uses

                                                            We don't live in a very sunny area, so they only stay lit a couple hours at night.

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