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Recycled Light Bulb Hanging Vases
posted by Veronica Peterson Dec 31, 2008 11:00 am
Wondering what to do with all those energy-sucking light bulbs you’ve been wisely replacing with eco-friendly CFLs? These hanging vases are so charming and ridiculously easy to make. Grouped together they make quite a green and elegant statement!
Step One: Using fine-tooth metal saw, gently saw the bottom of light bulb. Pull out the filaments.
Step Two: Using a hand held drill place metal against some scrap wood and poke two holes opposite from each other.
Step Three: Lace thin wire through the holes and tie off at desired length. Fill with lovely blooms.
Also makes cute salt and pepper shakers. Most soda caps are the correct width for a top. Just fill, poke holes and enjoy!
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It looks like a good idea you just have to be very careful around them.
You the funny thing is they say the new light bulbs last longer. We have a regular old fashioned light blub in our hall way that has lasted for about five (5) years because we have on dimmer. The same thing goes for our bedroom and our familyroom yet I never hear the power companies even mention dimmer switches cheap and easy to install.
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As stated... there is no mercury in any of these "old style" bulbs, and unless you are eating huge quantities of it, there is nothing wrong with touching tungsten. It is simply a metal. Osmium in it's pure state reacts with oxygen and is highly toxic. Fortunately it has not been used in incandescent bulb filaments since around 1906 after tungsten was found to be more efficient. The glass may be dangerous around children though.
Very creative.
This is a very creative way to use old bulbs.
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this is surely a great idea !! Many of us don't actually care for things to be get recycled and are eager to throw them out to the bins around..:)..but what should I say many will now begin with this idea to make their Balcony Garden excellently beautiful!!!
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That is a fantastic idea. I was thinking of buying a couple of glass wall vases for cuttings to root in but this will be earth friendly, just as useful - and free.
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Total Reclaim systems in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington provide recycling and managment services. They also collect other recyclable hazardous material such as computers and electronic devices, fluorescent light bulbs, commercial appliances, and also provide refrigerant recovery. Give them a call, they'll assist you and answer any questions or concerns. If you need to find their number...look online.
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It's only the new type of fluro's that contain mercury, not the old incandenscent bulbs.
I think they'd also look great half filled with wax and used as hanging candles.
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Wow, I didn't realize all the different hazardous materials that went into making a light bulb. From now on, they get saved until I get them to the proper recycler.
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Douglas and Opik are correct. This idea is not a safe idea, because of the risk of chemical exposure.
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Not only mercury but osmium and tungsten are used in bulb filaments. Please be very careful and remember to dispose of these dangerous heavy metals carefully. Osmium gives of a toxic vapour in certain conditions. (I know you spell it Vapor but I am a Brit :) )
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