Stars & Stripes Spire | Patriotic Solar Tower (28″ or 48″)
If you’ve ever put out a plastic flag decoration and thought, “This feels a little temporary,” this is the opposite of that. Stars & Stripes Spire is a steel-and-acrylic patriotic solar tower — built here, built right, and meant to stay out all year.
Solid black steel frame. UV-printed flag artwork on all four faces. An internal diffuser that turns a clear LED into a soft, even glow — so your flag waves by day and glows calmly by night, without the harsh “cheap solar” look.
Small-batch builds only. We cut, coat, print, and assemble each Stars & Stripes Spire in our Tennessee shop in short runs. When a batch fills, we pause ordering while we catch up the queue. Current batch: orders placed in December are estimated to ship between late January and early February. We build and ship in the order received.
- 28″ or 48″ steel tower with a full Stars & Stripes artwork wrap on all four sides.
- Steel frame + UV-printed acrylic panels with a built-in diffuser — no harsh LED dots.
- White glow that marks the path and flatters plants and stone, not a blinding spotlight.
- Made here, built right: cut, coated, and assembled in Tennessee in small batches.
- Powder-coated black steel frame with inset acrylic panels.
- Flat, UV-print-ready artwork — no gradients, built for real outdoor use.
- Internal diffuser for an even, ambient glow (not a harsh spotlight).
- Turns on automatically at dusk after a day of charging in the sun.
- Free shipping on $100+ • Easy returns within 30 nights.
What You Get With Each Stars & Stripes Spire
- One Stars & Stripes Spire tower in your chosen height (28″ or 48″).
- Steel frame + UV-printed acrylic panels with the updated Stars & Stripes design on all four faces.
- Internal diffuser + rechargeable battery, pre-installed and ready to go.
- Simple placement guide so you know exactly where to put it for the best glow on stone and plants.
No tools, no wiring, no assembly marathon. Place it, let it charge, and check it at dusk — that first glow is the moment that sells it.
Patriotism That Doesn’t Come Down on July 5th
Most flag décor is either plastic and seasonal, or so loud it feels out of place the rest of the year. Stars & Stripes Spire is built for the people who want something different — a flag piece that looks like it came from an artisan market, not a seasonal aisle.
If you’ve already got a garage tote full of faded, dead solar stakes, this is the piece that ends that cycle. By day, it reads as a clean, graphic flag in a black steel frame. By night, the warm glow softens the stripes and stars into an ambient column of light. It’s the kind of patriotism that feels at home in a well-kept garden bed, on a front walk, or beside a porch you’re proud of.
Steel, Acrylic, and a Diffuser — Same Recipe That Made Liberty Spire Work
Steel Frame (28″ or 48″)
Powder-coated American steel gives the tower real weight and presence — whether you choose the 28″ bed height or the 48″ focal-height version.
UV-Printed Acrylic Panels
Flag artwork is printed directly onto acrylic panels for day-time clarity. At night, that artwork sets the tone of the glow.
Internal Diffuser
A light-spreading layer between the LED and the panels. It takes a clear point of light and turns it into a calm, even glow.
Choosing 28″ vs 48″
| Where people place it | 28″ Spire | 48″ Spire |
|---|---|---|
| Flower beds and along mulch | Perfect beside 18–24″ planters or low shrubs. | Stands above most plantings for a stronger focal point. |
| Porch steps / entry path | Pairs nicely on either side of steps. | Frames columns or the main entrance from farther away. |
| Driveways, gates, or flagpoles | Subtle marker along the line. | Easy to spot from the street or driveway. |
If you’re unsure, most people start with 28″ for beds and near steps. 48″ is best when you want something that reads clearly from the sidewalk or street.
Common layouts we see: one 28″ near the steps, a pair of 28″ framing the porch or walk, or a trio of 48″ towers running along a path or beside a flagpole when you want a stronger statement.
What’s in the Box
- Stars & Stripes Spire — 28″ or 48″ height (selected above).
- Frame: powder-coated steel, outdoor-ready.
- Panels: UV-printed acrylic with flat, printable Stars & Stripes artwork.
- Diffuser: internal layer that turns a clear LED into an even glow.
- Battery: rechargeable, pre-installed and replaceable later.
- Care card: simple placement and runtime tips.
1-2-3 Setup
- Place the tower where the top cap sees sun during the day.
- Let it charge fully on day one.
- Press the power switch once — from then on, it clicks on automatically at dusk.
No cords, no trenching, no tools. Wipe the solar cap with a dry cloth now and then to keep the charge strong.
- Heights: 28″, 48″.
- Frame: powder-coated steel (outdoor-ready).
- Panels: UV-printed acrylic faces with flat Stars & Stripes artwork.
- Lighting: warm white solar LED; diffuser and artwork create the final glow.
- Runtime: longest in summer, shorter in winter (normal for solar).
- Battery: rechargeable, user-replaceable cell.
- Serviceability: replacement battery kits available if you ever need one.
- Approx. Weight: 28″ ≈ 6 lb • 48″ ≈ 11 lb.
Guarantee
30-Night First Dusk Promise — if the first night doesn’t feel special, send it back for a full refund.
1-Year Craft Warranty on frame, panels, and electronics.
Everything You Might Be Wondering
Is this the same build as Liberty Spire?
Yes. Stars & Stripes Spire uses the same steel frame, acrylic panels, and internal diffuser recipe as our Liberty Spire — just with the updated flag artwork on all four sides.
How bright is the light?
It’s designed as an ambient path and garden glow. You’ll see your stone and plants without blasting anyone with a spotlight.
Will the artwork fade?
The flag artwork is UV-printed on acrylic and protected by the frame. With normal care, it’s built for years outdoors without the chalky, cloudy look cheaper pieces get.
Year-round or just for holidays?
Year-round. The design is clean and elevated on purpose so it looks at home in your garden in March, July, or November — not just for one weekend.
What if my HOA is picky?
Most HOAs are fine with subtle, permanent pieces. This reads as a black steel column with a flag motif, not a blinking seasonal display.
What happens when the battery wears out?
The battery is replaceable. If it ever weakens, swap it with a fresh one instead of throwing away the whole light.
Ready to give your place a flag that shows up every night?
Choose your height, add it to the cart, and we’ll cut, coat, print, and assemble your Stars & Stripes Spire here in Tennessee. The first dusk you see it glow on stone and flowers is the moment it earns its spot.
Complete Your Stars & Stripes Spire OrderHand-built in Tennessee • Small-batch runs • Backed by the 30-Night First Dusk Promise.