Alright, I'm going to get some and do it...
Last question, which of these two would provide more illumination?
I like the first because they're not glass and are cheaper, but if the second make the room brighter, then I'll go for it:

https://www.amazon.com/LOUIS-CHOICE-Waterproof-Christmas-Decoration/dp/B07CQYML74/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=string+lights+bright&qid=1563836961&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExV1U3WFlHVzlNTlZEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTQxOTM5MzdSUlE3S1ZLOTc1QyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTQ4NDY4MklNTE1NUjFKQzNEQyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

OR

https://www.amazon.com/Backyard-Hanging-Outdoor-Pergola-Deckyard/dp/B07DNQCZH8/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=string%2Blights&qid=1563816936&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1