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Thursday, June 11, 2009

DIY Vase for Free (Using Recycled Light Bulbs)

Free, Green, and Easy! I hope you have loads of fun making these...

(Image from Esprit Cabane)

Supplies:

  • A metal saw
  • A light bulb
  • 2 screwdrivers (small and large)
  • A round file
  • Metal wire (beading or fishing wire should work)
(Image from Esprit Cabane)

Below are the directions translated from Esprit Cabane
  • Saw the base of the screw cap with a metal saw, turning the bulb regularly, so you remove the electrical contact part.
  • Once the base of the screw cap is cut, insert a screwdriver and break the glass tube that sticks out (be careful).
  • Then, place a larger screwdriver in the cavity of glass, pushing down firmly, so the filament is separated from the bulb.
  • With a round file, enlarge the opening and take out the filament. The bulb should be empty now.
  • To create suspended vases, drill two holes by hand on both sides of the screw cap with a drill bit. The aluminum should pierce easily.
  • Slip metal wire (or fishing wire) through the holes that you punched and tie a knot on each side (like a purse strap).
  • Then suspend the vase from a hook, or wherever you like.

  • Put a little water in the bulb and then some flowers.
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