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- Veronica Peterson
- December 31, 2008
- 11:00 am
- 33 comments
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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Veronica Peterson
Veronica Peterson has a background in green design and creative writing. She loves discovering and sharing sustainable ways to enrich life. Veronica is a happy urbanite, who lives above a produce market in San Francisco with her dog Winnie.
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+ add your ownbright idea, thank you!
They look beautiful, although I would be a bit concerned about breakages, as bulbs are so fragile and nothing worse than a broken one
Thanks Veronica
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brightest idea. they look so pretty. thanks, Veronica =)
Great idea. I would be careful where to hang those so they don't break and keep out of children's reach as well as animals. Showing them on rails is nice if you don't have wind blowing shattering the glass. Recycled ideas are great as long as you use caution how it is made. Also used as a mini fish bowl isn't a great idea cause it would kill the fish wit lack of oxygen.
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What a great idea- and it is charming indeed! The big flood light ones that fit into hi hats would be interesting too, ty!
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